Guys, Why do men never want anything for Christmas?

[Anonymous]

Literally EVERY man in my life draws a blank every. single. year when I ask them what they want for Christmas, and then they just end up asking for something basic like socks or "world peace" or something. Why do men never want anything substantial?

[hafinjun]

For years after I'd become an aviator whenever my mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday for Christmas I always said a weird jet Gulf stream weren't around yet. it became the family joke. many years later I received a large heavy box at work. I began to open it the first thing I found a 10 lb bag of potty as well a small shovel and then a very colorfuly wrapped gift box. in large block letters if said don't open til my birthday. Which was at least two days away I was about to disregard the instructions and open box when my boss came by and said oh no you don't grabbing box and taking it back in the office about that later my mother said I would probably do that anyway now I'm starting to get in get excited I'm dead at my birthday at lunch there was a cake cards silly gifts and then I got down to the last one which was for my mom and I carefully open box and unpacked at the bottom of the box under my phone with a pack of seeds and on the seeds with the label grow your own Lear jet seeds my mom is finally found me a weird yet I still have them thanks for reading

[CharlesScene]

For me personally, it is because, the things I do want, are usually very expensive, that I usually just save up money myself and buy it over time. Like, right now, I want an Nintendo Switch, the price ranges on depending what type you get from $200 to $500, that is really expensive and I'd rather no one buy that for me, to where I could just buy it myself.

I also don't really like receiving gifts. I was really spoiled as a child, and with that, and what I had noticed, things I purchase myself, I take really good care of, and feel better about buying it, when I did the work to get it, vs when someone buys something for me, I don't really feel self pride about that item as much, and the care to take care of it, isn't 100% there for me.

[all_hayl]

Maybe because we’re content with what we have. I, for one, have enough clutter as it is. I have almost zero desire for more “stuff”. If you buy me clothes, I probably won’t want it and/or it’ll be the wrong size. If you MUST give me something, cash or gift cards are hard to beat (esp something like Amazon or target or some place that sells general merchandise. I wouldn’t want a Barnes and noble gift card, plus pretty much anything I can get there I can get on Amazon). I like Amazon and Fred meyer or cash.

[Blueeyes81]

We do but there is a catch. If there is something I want I never say. The reason, because I've already done my research and want a very specific model. If I tell them exactly the very thing I want done to a T, I end up getting something close or similar but not what I wanted. Its just easier to buy it myself. So for me I just like to be surprised. No disappointment when you have zero expectations. The second is more societal. Men are raised to be the providers. So it can feel weird to be asked what we want as that means someone else is providing.

[TheorionMage]

Now in my first 70's, I prefer my SO expend some effort to 'gift' experiences rather than physical objects.

As I ever approach closer to my passing, those shared experience memories are ONLY what I can carry forward to whatever is to be NEXT. I can afford to now BUY the physical 'toys'.

[exitseven]

Yes, I have more than enough clothes to last me the rest of my life. I also have at least one of every tool I will ever need. Tickets to sporting events or concerts are things I usually do not spend money on would be appreciated.

[Lionman95]

I think one of the problems and reasons is that we don't take time to prepare ourselves for Christmas so there is not much we can come up with.
Many guys I know are late comers in terms of getting into Christmas spirit. So when asked what we want he haven't made up our mind yet.

[LikeALog]

We generally are happy with what we have. If there is something we want, we know exactly what it is and buy that item.

I could always use a case of motor oil.

Or a spare battery for my drill motor.

I told my SO either one will do. Nope, afraid of getting the wrong thing.

[Avcfhcic]

I think it's because most of us don't like others making a fuss, or thats me anyway.
I never ask for anything unless I need something for everyday life. I guess I just lack imagination and I don't make things up or want to be surprised because I most likely don't want what someone gets 😂
Most my pressies are money for me to not spend lol.
But yeah I just don't want people to fuss on me

[sean1234]

Yes, I thought that way in the beginning, then I realized that Christmas was supposed to be about Jesus, then looked into it actually read the Bible and listened to people who actually read the Bible and realized Christmas was a evil pagan holiday of the catholic church. Anything Christmas tradition related in the kjv Bible is highly condemned.

[kingykringy]

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you

[Red_Dawn123]

Lmao. That song says it all.

[jeremy_09]

If I want something I usually just go buy it, so by Christmas I have everything I want already. There are so many things you can buy girls they don't usually buy for themselves. So get a guy a night at a fancy hotel or a weekend somewhere, whatever it is we'll appreciate it massively.

[Honestguyopen]

I don't celebrate so I can't speak on that. But I am not used to being asked what I want. So I don't think about it. If I do want something, it is usually based on a hobby that I have taken up. In all truth he may not know or he may just want you under the tree.

[HighValue]

I'd ask for a new board game that she will play with me. I could make a short list of the games I would be interested in and she could check them out and whatever one she thinks she would want to play too she could get for me.

[TsAubreyKate]

Let this be a lesson to you on what’s it’s like to be a man but i digress a man like that will appreciate anything you get him but it should also be something that shows you know or listen to him any guy family member I ever got a gift for it was something I heard him say he needed or wanted

[Drege01]

I buy what I need and find ways to avoid buying what I dont truly need.
For someone to buy me something they either assume I need it and can't/haven't gotten it, or its useless junk that will just take up space until thrown away.
This year an amazing thing happened, I got a jigsaw, a tool I have lived all my life without the need of, but now that I have one, I will use it all the time.

[ByNature1986New]

We are not like women, we are all full of love to other not items..
I don’t like gifts because I can get what I want and when I want. If you have to forcefully buy something to falsely make someone happy, that’s just don’t work.

[ShadezMcgee]

Usually because we have everything we need or feel like we need anything. Hell, I drew a blank this year when my family asked me. First time I legit asked for some new clothing or a gift card.

[TheFlak38]

It drives women crazy how little it takes to make a man happy. With us computer with an internet connection and that's it. We get anything from tv shows to games, to sports, to porn, to creative hobbies, you name it.

[Adam1978]

Because we buy what we want and needs. And asking for sexual favors is taboo. So you got nothing to give that we needs and wants the we are allowed to ask for. So you get a blank response.

[Joeshamo]

All I want for this Christmas is you, baby. And most men want is for someone like you to feel beautiful & appreciated as human being. That's the gift that gives most men great joy.

[SussyBaka]

It's simple tbh it doesn't feel manly to ask for something.
(I am not from a country where Christmas is celebrated as it's is US but i am talking in general like even if you ask me at my worst what I need , I know myself I would be like I am cool and yeah nothing comes to mind and even if it comes it feels like too much to ask for)

[Static_In_The_Attic]

When it comes to Christmas presents the best present is you & we also like food as well. Chicken wings, ribs, tacos, bacon & cake.

[MCheetah]

Because women usually never buy men anything for Christmas (maybe their fathers, but that's about it; wives just say "I am the present.")

[AdithyaR]

I'm super shy and socially awkward so I feel really bad telling people what u actually want cause I don't want to inconvenience them or make them buy something expensive
So I either don't give an answer or ask for something very small.

[Anonymous]

Most guys grow up in extreme neglect, they don't get a little bit of attention from society, parents. They know if they don't suck it up and work they will be seen forever expandable by society, as only women and children get protection. After a while, you just stop caring about birthday wishes, Christmas gifts, or any appreciation.

[DJaQueef]

If they don't answer just pull an upper decker on them. It's free and the chaos it causes is hilarious.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Either we just buy the stuff we want or its too damn expensive we can't expect anyone to spent this much money on a gift.

[libsaretards]

Because we can buy whatever we want for ourselves and because we value the time with our loved ones more than material things.

[Baredog69]

I figure if I'm not special enough to get it on the other 364 days then don't give it to me on a designated day. Mostly we never get stuff we need we get ugly sweaters and socks and underwear.

[joeldalton]

What men want is for you to put in some effort. I can buy my own socks. But if you planned a cool weekend for us with things I like to do in it, I may not think to do that.

[LegendaryIcon]

we say we don't, but we really do

men, are like women, in a lot of ways

we don't want to come off as needy, so we pretend we're ok, and we'll say "oh, you don't need to" but that of course secretly means, you better

[Finchie40]

Yes we do , we want are girl’s in sexy lingerie in bed , that’s all we need