What say you

[cowbell88]

OT: I got a request for the seasoned, married,guys on the board.

A couple weeks ago, my wifeand I were discussing Christmas gifts for this year. She said she wanted a treadmill for Christmas. She said she could use the stress relief to clear her mind after a long day. After discussion, I left room shaking head sayingto myself "Hell no,I ain't falling for that trap". Then last week she sent me a link and said this is the one I want.

Now my question is: shouldI avoid this like theplague or give in and getwhat she saysshe wants?

Other information: married 5 months, dated 5 years, firstmarriage for both, no children,mid 30's+

Any help is appreciated.</p>

 

[cowbell88]

OT: I got a request for the seasoned, married,guys on the board.

A couple weeks ago, my wifeand I were discussing Christmas gifts for this year. She said she wanted a treadmill for Christmas. She said she could use the stress relief to clear her mind after a long day. After discussion, I left room shaking head sayingto myself "Hell no,I ain't falling for that trap". Then last week she sent me a link and said this is the one I want.

Now my question is: shouldI avoid this like theplague or give in and getwhat she saysshe wants?

Other information: married 5 months, dated 5 years, firstmarriage for both, no children,mid 30's+

Any help is appreciated.</p>

 

[PBRME]

I bought my wife a treadmill and elliptical at her request in our first year of marriage. Used it often for the first couple of years, but maybe used it twice in the last year.

 

[EAVdog]

Well it is sort of a trap, but not exactly like you think. Let her order the treadmill or order it together but you damn well better have something to surprise her with under the tree. Doesn't have to big or fancy but needs to be something. She may not even know she wants a little something else but she does. Maybe some nice earrings or something.

 

[State82]

Then ask if you can use it because you need to get in better shape so you can keep up with her. Wink, wink.

 

[Dawgbite]

If you do the treadmill , I suggest there is a diamond attached to it somewhere just in case. My rule of thumb is always buy something she wouldn't buy for herself!

 

[Sarc Dawg]

Get the treadmill, put it together. But if you know what's good for you- suprise her with something. She may know what she wants better then you do and youprobably havethings you'd rather get yourself- but that'snot the point no matter how logical it may seem.

 

[Username.sixpack]

a 17'n treadmill. And nothing else. Damn! She just looked over my shoulder. Hope Zales is still open.........

 

[saltslugs]

and that's over. And stop thinking marriage is a game, it is not. If she asks for it, she wanted it. The stereotype of women being this confusing and manipulative is a result of ****** marriages. If she asks for it, she wants it. If you are a good husband, you will find a way to make it special. Those who don't suck at relationships.

 

[BogeyGolfer.sixpack]

buy the treadmill because after a few years they start packing on the pounds and maybe this will slow the process. </p>

 

[BigMotherTucker]

clothes catcher before my wife had me move it out to the garage. Now it just takes up space.

</p>/Yes I drive a Bimmer
//26 on my ACT

 

[Original48]

Just be aware that you are wasting your money. The other option is to buy a family membership to the local gym in that this is "something that you thought ya'll could do together." Gym memberships are easier to cancel than dealing with unused, space hogging treadmill. I miss the days of moving the treadmill from here to there because it was taking up too much room here..only to later be moved from there.

 

[biguglyjoe]

*********

 

[Hotspur]

Slap her on the rear tell her yep need to get it in shape. It's early in the game you gotta take control

 

[MaverickAG]

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[vhdawg]

1. She's explicitly said she wants a treadmill, you're in the clear. There's no trick here.

2. It's a lot cheaper than the $50 a month you'd be throwing at a gym she won't be going to.

 

[grandpa jones]

Buy the treadmill this time. Then, do the "wish list" thing at the jewelry store, and have gift ideas for many more occasions to come.

 

[grandpa jones]

fulldisclosureku

 

[jb1020]

Buy her a super nice pair of running shoes. That's the shark move here.

But seriously, no kids? No need for a treadmill. Treadmills are great for when you can't leave the house. Until you have kids take advantage of the fresh air outside.

 

[HighPointDawg]

I would have gladly paid the gym membership 10 times over to have avoided moving the "like new" 5 year old treadmill from room to room 3 dozen times, 2 houses, a garage and then finally selling it for $30 on craigslist.. Give me a no contract membership at the Y any-day over that ******** again.

 

[dawgoneyall]

and a little something extra (actually something big extra) and include a little sweet note with the treadmill informing her that you will still love her when she gets fat. She will really, really be appreciative of that little sentiment.

Let us know how that works out...........

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

Be prepared to have a big piece of furniture taking up space after a few weeks. If your wife is not the exercise type then you are wasting your money from a practical side but it is a good investment from the political side. Over the years I have bought my wife many pieces of exercise equipment only to see it sit unused after an initial novelty period. Again, if she doesn't like to sweat, it will go unused, but in her mind it is a psychological boost to have the desire to exercise. Like the other posters, I highly recommend that the trendmill be the main gift for her but not the only gift.

 

[cowbell88]

Oh, I am well aware that it will become a dust and clothes magnet. Figured I'll cross that bridge in a couple of months.

 

[cowbell88]

double post</p>

 

[MeridianDog]

They are real nice to hang your jeans on when you go to bed.

We have owned three or four over the years.

Edited to add:

You might consider asking her if she would rather have a six month membership at a health club. If she sticks it out, then buy the treadmill if she still wants it.

 

[jxndawg]

A cpl years ago my wife asked for a Nintendo Wii for Christmas just so she could get the Wii Fit stuff. I was worried that this would be the Christmas present equivalent of a "does this outfit make me look fat?" question: if I got it for her, would this be like answering the question with a yes? I handled it by asking her a time or two, "Is this really what you want? Because gosh, you're the last person in the world who needs to be worried about losing weight." Asking it that way was worth a few points, and she assured me that it would be good for her just to get in better shape, etc. So I got it for her, along w/ a big Wii Fit package. She used it for about a week and it's all been gathering dust since then, and I go out of my way never to mention it in any context. <div>
</div><div>Since then I've also been asked for an exercise bike. Putting it together was roughly the equivalent of building a Ford Taurus in a spare bedroom, and it too was used for about a week, and is also never spoken of.</div><div>
</div><div>Can't agree more with the need to get her something else on the side - doesn't have to be super expensive jewelry, but jewelry nonetheless. Or maybe perfume or something, anything to make her feel pretty and counterbalance any image issues she may have.</div>

 

[Mutt the Hoople.buhoops]

Have her use some retro-exercise equipment. This way, she gets here anaerobic needs taken care of while actually getting something done around the house.<div>

</div><div>As for her aerobic needs, she simply needs to attend to her wifely duties in the boudoir. I assure you that will help her with her total fitness, along with helping both of you work on your core.</div><div>
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[SwampDawg]

nt

 

[dawgbydesign]

Exerciseis proven to increase sex drive in women

 

[Indndawg]

Buy her a gym pass for a year and tell I love you just the way you are. Then: take her out to eat, find a nice piece of jewelry that she'd like, get her car detailed, send to a massage/pedicure place. You win

 

[FlabLoser]

saveabuckku

 

[dawgstudent]

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[colodawg]

Buy the treadmill for the BOTH of you, and then go to the jewelry store. Any gift in small packages is usually good! If you are skiers, check out the website of goldenbear.com in Vail. You can't go wrong there. Much better than Zale's.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

If you want stress relief, plant a 17ing tai-chi herb garden. If you want to walk, there's a sidewalk in front of the house. If you want to get in shape, do some real exercise.