ok, let's not fight. there are 2 sides to everything. It is understandable that some may view sex talk as dirty, and others view it as a healthy part of marriage. Neither viewpoint is wrong, just different.

OP's question was what does your man WANT? So the PP's response about the BJ is actually right on target—what man wouldn't? But if you disdain the sex talk, simply let it go, and add in your non-sexual gift idea. I agreed with the BJ PP, but stated I would be getting my man CLOTHES! So how about you?

I think Michael's (the craft store chain) offers a variety of classes (knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking for adults and kids).

I have also seen knitting meetup groups on www.meetup.com that meet in DC/VA/MD areas.

you know, it is possible to give your man more than one gift....a gift wrapped under the tree, that can be opened in front of your kids, as well as a private gift to be given in private. what is so wrong with that? you will have a very happy husband!

My parents gave me a car for Christmas one year. It wasn't wrapped or under the tree. Does that mean it's not a Christmas gift?

I think it is safe to say, if a wife wants to give her DH a BJ for Xmas, she is not going to do it Christmas morning around her kids! Why would that notion even enter anyone's mind? ew!

Anonymous wrote:How charming.

What would the kids and grandparents enjoy more than sex acts around the tree on Christmas morning?

I thought we were talking about our husbands?!?

Anonymous wrote:A blow-job. I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself! ;-P

Yeah, I think they all want one of those for Christmas. Or more than one! jajajaja! I'll be getting mine clothes...if it weren't for me he would dress like it's 1985.

I was just invited to this Filipino Christmas Crafts event this weekend:

Learn about the Filipino customs and traditions of Simbang Gabi.
Join us for a "Parol Making Activity" for the Youth and Adults
EVENT: Parol Making Workshop
DATE: December 06, 2008 Sat 11am- 3pm

Skyline Sport and Health 5115 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA

Please RSVP: Space is limited.Click here to reserve a spot
Call 703-403-5624 Ed Tiong

Directions:click here to Skyline Sport & Health Club
Cost:$12 or donation to cover cost of materials

RSVP requested to have adequate supplies on hand.
Please bring the following materials to construct the parol:
> Pair of scissors
> Hammer/ pliers
> Beer/coffee mug - to hold the parol
> Any plastic covering for the working tables

The Parol Kit will include the paper materials but you may bring other
materials to complement their own creation, like their personal
pictures, their personal pets or any other colorful items as touch ups
for the finishing touches;Enroll online; click on link for Parol Making or go to calendar.
Note: If your child have any special needs please notify us via email @ filipinoministry@catholicweb.com or call us @ 703-403-5624.

massages? time alone? those sound delish! Why would he not like the idea if that is what you want? shoot, I think that's what I want too!

But besides that,

I want a big, huge canvas and new set of paints.

A massage thing that goes on the chair, that I can bring to work.

A dance magazine subscription.

New clothes that fit. I don't fit into anything that I wore last year and I never have time to shop. But he would have to give me a shopping card, not pick out the actual clothes. Oh and that would require time alone to go shopping. At a mall that has those massage shops.

my oldest had this problem big time in a southern California elementary school. I couldn't believe how cliquey the girls were at such a young age. The popular table, the geek table, the in-between table. Good grief! We all sat at ONE table when I was in school!

Anyway, my DD received a death threat letter (those freaky ones with the cut-out letters taped together) from a bossy girl who was not particularly welcome in my DD's circle of friends. The girl would try to start rumors about other girls, and turn friends against each other.

My DD was terrified when she got that scary letter and the school tried to hide it, saying it wasn't a big deal. When we finally got a hold of it and complained about it, they did nothing! We weren't allowed to speak to the girls' parents to work anything out. The school gave the girl a good citizenship award certificate at the end of the year!

my coworker and his wife lost 10 pounds each when they began taking ballroom dancing classes. It was not geared toward fitness or eating healthy...but it got them moving for two hours twice a week, and sparked a bit of romance too! They are over 60 and aww...it's so cute to watch them!

I know I'm weird, but I like the name of the boy from Neverending Story...Atreyu. I almost named DD Atreya, but went with another A name.

Anonymous wrote:I was pregnant when I married DH, but yes, I thought he could cheat. I guess I went into it thinking at least I tried to make a marriage work for my DD's sake. I definitely thought, "There's always the option of divorce" even as I showered that morning of my wedding.

But I do think a lot of women have better radars and people sense than I do. What would be the signs OP is looking for to avoid dating those men? I'll be entering the dating game next year (if I have any spare time... )

Here's another question to ponder: if am man is great in bed, is that a sign? What if he's into something like blindfolds and restraints? I think now those should have been my red flags for cheating...

I don't think being good in bed is a sign of cheating. In fact I've heard from countless girlfriends, the handsome charmers they fell for were awful in bed because they never stay with one woman long enough to know how to BE good in bed. The ones that want a long-time girlfriend are the ones who are going to work extra hard to please the girl...doing whatever creative stuff she is into : ) I think more likely signs of a cheater would be relentless roving eyes, being secretive, degrading attitude toward women or always wanting to do something else besides spend time with his woman.

I've had previous boyfriends whom I felt could cheat, and sure enough they did. But with DH, I've never felt that he would. He's way too whipped to even think about it... hehe!

Silver Spring doesn't feel very suburban around Georgia/Wayne Ave. Great places to eat, jazz festivals, shopping, metro accesible, theatres...and residential areas are walking distance.