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KatGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 08-Feb-16 14:01:48

In aid of Valentine's Day coming up this Sunday, come and tell us What's the least romantic gift you've received to win a bundle of luuuurve books grin

We'll pick the winner at random on Monday 15 Feb. Usual T&Cs apply.

Lolamia91 Wed 10-Feb-16 03:25:23

A trip away smile

Annie29 Wed 10-Feb-16 00:09:45

A book Learn to cook

Trotty05 Tue 09-Feb-16 22:49:54

My DH bought me many, in his words, "handy" gifts over the years. A particular low-light had to be the steam mop. He was very nearly wearing it when it arrived !

evieta Tue 09-Feb-16 22:22:44

The least romantic gift l received was a food mixer.

kirankaur1985 Tue 09-Feb-16 22:21:56

A pair of trainers!

jules56 Tue 09-Feb-16 20:12:09

A cactus, I felt like sticking it up his rectum

barbarast Tue 09-Feb-16 19:53:12

My husband bought me an iron once for a Valentines present. Fortunately for him he was happy to do all the ironing.

libertygirl Tue 09-Feb-16 19:42:36

I sooooo want to enter this, but the key part is that you have to have received a gift in the first place! My hubby says the following about flowers "You're just watching them die slowly". As for chocolate, I remember him buying me some on our second date. He handed over a half eaten bar, looked at me with soppy eyes and said he was hungry on the way over!

tracya Tue 09-Feb-16 19:11:29

The least romantic presents I have ever received would have to be an iron and a set of pans

rubylady Tue 09-Feb-16 18:53:31

Vomit? My ex husband wanted to take me somewhere for a romantic meal so we tried a restaurant we hadn't been to before. He had paella. Twice. In the sink in the room in the guest house we were staying in. Needless to say, I was not impressed and told him to be quiet while I pulled the covers over my head to try to get some sleep!

Purpledaffodil Tue 09-Feb-16 18:48:05

One Christmas I was given two sets of underwear as presents. One was pretty, lacy and gorgeous, the other was sturdy, cotton and dull. Set 1 was from my mother. The dull, sensible set was from OH.sad

annemac101 Tue 09-Feb-16 18:17:04

My hubby bought me a wok for Christmas years ago. It was cast iron and so heavy I couldn't even lift it. At least it meant he had to cook the stir fries.

JOANNEMINKY Tue 09-Feb-16 18:05:13

A sponge to wash the car windows....

Gagagran Tue 09-Feb-16 16:07:24

I got what I thought was a tennis ball wrapped in tinfoil along with a small box from DH, for Christmas. He told me to open the box first and it turned out to be a wrist watch. Then I had to unwrap the "tennis ball" - that turned out to be an apple.

"I thought you might like an apple-watch" said he - knowing I'd been looking at the real thing on-line. Not exactly what I had in mind, darling!

sayj Tue 09-Feb-16 16:04:57

My other half got me some Sea Monkeys for my birthday, yes sea monkeys lol. They died after a few days because I moved them from under my desk to the window so that they could get some light.
Lol such a thoughtful gift of love lol.

mmmm Tue 09-Feb-16 15:42:48

My husband was being all mysterious just before my birthday, he went off to 'organise' something a couple of days before. I was totally convinced he was getting me a kitten for my birthday as I had been dropping hints. On the big day he went off mid morning to pick up my present. It was a CHEESECAKE! A lovely cheesecake I admit that he had ordered in advance from the speciality bakery. He knew I wasn#t terribly impressed though!

Ana Tue 09-Feb-16 15:27:34

I think trying to woo you in the bedroom sounds very romantic, coolgranny. Poor Mr coolgranny...sad

biddymarie Tue 09-Feb-16 15:08:15

The least romantic i have ever received is nothing,You can't get no more unromantic than that can you?All together now ah lol.
But to be fair i have never bought hubby anything either.We have been married many years now with money being tight when we first wed then kiddies,romantic gifts were not a priority.But my hubby was never first inline when romance was being dished out & i can't see him changing now.But i must be doing something right as we have been wed over 40yrs lol.But wow betide him if he EVER forgets my birthday lol.

coolgranny123 Tue 09-Feb-16 14:27:15

last valentine's day, my husband thought that it would be a good idea to try and 'woo' me in the bedroom. It didn't go down very well. LOL

Rainbowwitch Tue 09-Feb-16 13:50:15

One year, we was doing up the house, going to take the paint off the banisters, so for Valentines day I was given a Heat Gun - to help me with my DIY job, He has since known I prefer chocolates and flowers

rachelmi Tue 09-Feb-16 13:49:43

A laundry basket - which I was actually pleased with!

Charleygirl Tue 09-Feb-16 12:34:09

The tears have been rolling down my cheeks reading these! Were all of these men related?

Jacks10 Tue 09-Feb-16 12:28:39

I was less than happy to be given a pair of sunglasses....not my idea of a romantic present although they were nice. However a room freshener was probably the worst!!! Maybe he was hinting!

suzieandludo Tue 09-Feb-16 11:59:09

A set of biros! Can you believe it?

WilmaKnickersfit Tue 09-Feb-16 11:57:18

My winner would be the fish slice or the Domestos! grin