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Gifts for grandchildren’s boy/girlfriends

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JenniRen Wed 28-Oct-26 16:08:03

If they're living together then most definitely, a decent present within financial constraints of course. They are partners, not in a new or casual relationship. They might never get married.

A 'significant other' yes, but a new boy or girlfriend I'd buy just a small gift.

a ‘wee minding’ that's a new one on me 🤔

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Doodledog Wed 28-Oct-26 16:07:27

Could you get them something between them? Something for their homes, a ticket to somewhere, a restaurant voucher, sweets or cheeseboard to share?

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Daddima Wed 28-Oct-26 16:00:20

I didn’t want to hijack the ‘Family Gifts’ thread, but I’m wondering how others have dealt with the arrival of boyfriends or girlfriends.
I give my grandchildren money and a ‘wee minding’ at Christmas, so happened to say to my son that I didn’t know what to do about grandson 1’s girlfriend, as they are renting a flat together. Son then said that if I give to her, then I can’t really not give to granddaughter’s boyfriend, as they have actually been together for longer than grandson and his girlfriend, so his suggestion was grandchildren only!
I won’t be here at Christmas, so it’s not as if we’ll all be together, but I just wondered what others have done when a ‘significant other’ comes on the scene.
My friend’s opinion was to give nothing till they are married, and that living together is no big deal nowadays!

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