Say your Boyfriend/Girlfriend Wanted To Buy You A Doll,

Well uh, my girlfriend is very rational and down-to-earth and I don't think she'd ever buy me something that expensive. We've only been together for two months now, but even later in our relationship I just don't see it happening. And she doesn't earn much money anyway so I wouldn't even let her buy me a doll.

But I myself like to give my friends and loved ones presents and never care about the price (even though I should, as a McSlave I don't make much myself) so if my girlfriend ever got interested in BJD's I might consider buying her a doll, or at least chipping in to help her pay for it.

...She'd protest, of course. But still.

 

My boyfriend bought one of my current dolls for me as a Valentine's Day gift, which was really great. I was going to buy one for Christmas, but they ended up being sold out and I was disappointed, since it was a doll I could actually afford to make a spontaneous purchase on. But I guess he'd been casually keeping an eye out on pre-orders/restocks for her and messaged me on evening to double check that it was the correct doll that I'd been wanting. I was super excited, even with the surprise being 'spoiled' and spent the next week eagerly anticipating her arrival!

 

If your boyfriend/girlfriend wanted to buy you a doll what would you do?
My husband let me know that he wanted to, and he asked for me to pick out three or four different ones in different price ranges and put them on a wish list. I was quite specific, and he appreciated that. It was still a surprise which one he picked, and he grabbed some outfits and wigs at random.

Would you say no?
Never!

What if they got you a doll you didn't like? Would you sell it?
I've never sold a doll once I bought it, so I doubt it. I would probably mod it instead.

 

If your boyfriend/girlfriend wanted to buy you a doll what would you do?
I would laugh, be super excited, and then say okay why don't you just help me get the one I want. So unless I find someone that's loaded, I'm sure they'd be happier to give me money toward a doll vs. buying one outright.

Would you say no?
Nope.

What if they got you a doll you didn't like? Would you sell it?
If it turned out that they just bought a doll without asking, I still wouldn't sell it. It would just join my gang and I'd do my best to make it fit in.

 

If your boyfriend/girlfriend wanted to buy you a doll what would you do?
I would be hesitant to accept unless we were in a very committed relationship. Dolls are quite expensive and if the relationship went sour.....I don't know. I can just see a lot of bad things happening. Maybe I've watched too many episodes of Judge Judy of late but a doll seems like it can easily be turned around as 'I loaned them the money and now I want it back'. There's also the thing of, if the relationship ended I might not be able to look at that doll again depending on how pleasant or unpleasant the breakup was.

Would you say no?
Probably. Extenuating circumstances might change my mind however.

What if they got you a doll you didn't like? Would you sell it?
I don't think I'd let it get that far. If they wanted to buy me a doll I'd be involved every step of the way to prevent that exact thing from happening. I'd feel TERRIBLE if they spent all that money (that they didn't have to) on me and I didn't like it.

 

I've had a guy I dated give me a doll of the type that I like. He handed it to me once on a date like it was a dozen roses in a white box, red ribbon and all. Opened it up expecting flowers and there was a doll. It wasn't expensive, probably cost less than a dozen roses would have, but I was thrilled. Thought it was way cool of him to actually pay attention to what I liked and to give me something I would have forever instead of something that would just fade away.

 

Buying presents for your loved ones is actually considered as one of the five love languages, I think it really depends on each of our backgrounds of growing up to whether think if it is good or appropriate to buy something expensive for someone else (And maybe they spend even more on their own hobbies u knowXD) Cause I think for some it is the way they know and so they would use it as a way to show their love to their loved ones. And both of my parents like to buy me things that I like and enjoy which is bjds:P

I would not say it is good or not that a boyfriend or a girlfriend getting a gift for u is a bad thing, but of course they need to do their research and make sure that I do want that doll if it is a surprise!! I think it is reli the way someone want to please their loved ones, and maybe someone don't reli mind much about money? Cuz say for instance a decent DSLR camera and lenses costs even much more than a single bjd. I mean some may even request other gifts if not a bjd anyway. I would say he or she really wants u make you happi, sometimes it is just as simple as that. They may not have thought about that much on how long u hv been together etc. Cuz reli time is not the only determination, some people's love for someone can lost overtime while for others that love is growing even stronger. The most important thing is that is he or she the one?

 

I wouldn't say no, but I'd warn them not to try to surprise me. I'm super fussy about my dolls, and I'd much rather they buy me doll accessories or non-hobby stuff if they want to surprise me

 

I live with my fiance, and I was looking at a certain sculpt with some frequency. He offered to buy it for me and I said no, but after a few more days of lamenting the cost and it being limited, and a few more offers, I agreed. Maybe it's because I gave him the event doll from my last order lol. But this will also be my 3rd and last doll, so it was his last chance to do so.

 

If my boyfriend wanted to gift me a doll I would say "YES PLEASE!" I wouldn't sell it unless we were not together anymore :P *knocks on wood*

 

My partner bought me an impldoll colin. I did kind of feel guilty. But I also bought her two dolls as well. Small ones, though. I'm not sure if I enjoy the idea of her and I buying each other any larger dolls though ^^;

 

Out of curiosity I asked my fiance what he would do if he wanted to buy me a doll, he said if he was going to drop £500 on a doll he'd ask what I wanted first. It makes sense, I don't care for surprises and something so expensive needs planning and my input because there are dolls I think are hideous (not going to say which ones because personal opinion aside I don't want to offend someone who thinks they are great) and he wouldn't want to buy me a doll I wouldn't love.

EDIT: I'm forgetting the fact my fiance lent me £140 so I could buy my first doll, I have since repaid him but I like to think that Clara is partly his because he was so sweet to help me buy her. He's not into dolls but he's super gentle with her and is really interested in watching me sew for her so in my head he's her sugar daddy

 

I would choose the doll I like and thank him for the gift.

 

My BF buying a doll? That would be great! Though it won't ever happen ^^;;

 

Technically speaking my husband paid for all my dolls since I'm a housewife. Some of them were picked out by me and counted as birthday or Christmas presents. But I dont think he would ever buy me a doll entirely without my knowledge. I'm not at all sure he'd even know how to buy me a doll off my wishlist.

 

that would be a surprise if my girlfriend want buy a doll for me! if she buy the doll without telling me, i would like anyone she bought for me. and if it happens to be the one im quite not into, i will not sell or gift it to other people. cuz its my love send me, im gonna keep it as long as possible.
and if she buy the doll after asking me which doll i like, that would be perfect. we can wait for our doll together and enjoy the pleasure of box opening, playing with the doll. thats really perfect!

 

I would love to get a doll without personally having to spend obscene amounts of money myself, but it seems like that would be a horrible thing to let someone else do for me. If I was married or whatever and it was a gift, or if I got a doll for a big event like my birthday/Christmas/anniversary/etc., then I could see it as a possibility. But having a significant other just buy me a doll on a random occasion would seem like too much to me.

 

I'm not dating right now, but... yeah! I think that'd be really sweet. Gifts like that where they're something someone is really interested in is really sweet to me. Of course, if you break up, that would be a little awkward though.

 

I might tell him I like this doll to give him a hint =)

 

We're married now, but I think I would have totally loved it if my hubs had bought me a doll while we were dating. I might have protested a little bit, but ultimately I would have been super excited. He did give me money to help me buy my incoming Shushu, but I feel like that is different because we're married. I don't really know why...

 

If someone has your best interest in mind and they want to buy you the doll you really want, why not. A word of caution though, a past boyfriend of mine wanted way too much control over my hobby. In that case I would tell him "get your own doll".

 

I don't think I could ever accept such an expensive gift from someone unless I was in more of an intimate relationship than just dating. Because dolls are so expensive and also there's no saying the relationship will last or not and then you associate the doll with that person and I'd assume it's tough to keep said doll around after that sort of thing.

 

I kind of encountered this the other day, my best friend offered to buy the the doll I was checking out, as a gift just for being a good friend I guess. (He has a very well paid job so doll money is peanuts to him, I currently work part time.)
I was like "No way!" he then offered to buy the doll out right and I could pay him back in instalments rather than have the doll on layaway and have to wait longer. It was a very sweet offer but these dolls are expensive, I couldn't expect someone to pay for my hobby for me. I was very touched by his offer though.
We settled on that he could buy me an outfit of the doll, but I put the order in without him knowing and didn't order the clothes, the doll is now on layaway. BUT I did say he can take me to the post office to pick up the doll when they hold him at the post office. We're both happy with that.

 

My boyfriend wants to buy me my grail doll for Christmas. At first, I felt really bad and said no because he is about £400, but he really wanted to get him, so I agreed. I don't think a partner would ever buy a doll without asking which you liked first, so I think this is a good idea.
I think it will also help you bond with the doll and your partner. Seen as they are taking an interest in your hobbie.

 

Hell yes! I'd be thrilled if my SO wanted to get a doll for me because he'd let me pick the one I wanted out (while bellyaching about my taste in dolls, but too bad for him). Actually, I sort of coerced him into getting me a DHS fairy recently because I'm helping him out with his other projects on my own time. xD I really have no qualms about this sort of thing because the alternative is him buying me something hilariously goofy like a cordless phone or knife sharpener (TRUE STORIES during our first couple of years dating) or whatever else he thinks is a "practical" gift. Thank goodness he's learned better seven years later.

 

I don't know that I would want my boyfriend to flat out pay for a doll for me, but I would gladly except it if he offered to pay half the price of one I really wanted. If it were for a really big event (ie graduation from college, wedding present, ect.) it would be a completely different story XD I would be all over that like stink on a skunk!

 

A guy I was seeing bought me something that is about the same price as a doll. It was something I collect and that he knew I really wanted/liked, but I was not expecting such an expensive gift (it was a total surprise to me).
If a boyfriend asked to buy me a doll I'd probably say no because I'd feel like it was too expensive, I don't want them to spend that much on me. I seriously doubt that it would ever happen though since I don't talk about dolls much unless it's with someone I already know likes them.

 

If my boyfriend bought me a doll I would be very grateful. I would shower him in hugs and kisses and tons of anime nights with popcorn, sweets, and blankets. We would watch anime in a blanket fort on the laptop then fall asleep in the fort cuddling. I don't know what I would say, but I would be over the moon! I doubt I wouldn't like the doll because he knows my taste and he is always around when I look at dolls and I always show him the ones I fancy the most. If he got me something I wasn't so keen on, I would know that he pretends to pay attention to me while actually not, which would make me a tiny bit sad, but I would just do my best to make it into something I like. If I didn't think that was possible, he knows my honesty, and besides, I'm not very good at keeping my thoughts a secret; my expressions give me away. But like I said, I doubt that would be an issue.

 

I wish my boyfriend would buy me a doll, but we are both students and neither of us have very much money. Plus he really needs to be saving for college so I would never ask that of him.

 

Oops! No, no way. These are my babies, my kids, my support when things aren't going that fine. Each of them represent one or more achievements and each one is bought my ME, MYSELF, NOBODY ELSE! I'd rather been offered something which helps me with my 'everyday' life. Something I wouldn't dream buying because it isn't exactly answering an absolute need and can be bypassed. This, yes, I would accept, unless it is above the price range this person can afford.

 

I'd love if my bf got me a doll lol. That was the original plan for my first, but after I moved cross-country to be with him, our finances have been a bit tight..... Plus I'm waiting for a much smaller, more sparkley, wearable gift.... >.>

Though if he did get me a doll, I would hope he would ask which ones instead of going off on his own :/

 

I don't and have never had a boyfriend/girlfriend so I'm going to answer this as if it was a close friend in place of the boyfriend/girlfriend.

I wouldn't let them do it.
I just don't want people (friends, family or otherwise) to be buying me super expensive things, it makes me feel weird.
And if they surprised me with it, I doubt that I could bring myself to accept it as a gift.

 

I personally wouldn't have a problem with it, and would even be happy about it.
Now, this is of course only if the person buying was sincere, no matter if it's family, a friend or a partner of any kind.

 

My significant other would probably never buy me a doll - he thinks they're too expensive. If the occasion was a really, really special one he might, but not on impulse. He'd either have to be very sure (because of repeatedly catching me drooling over one ) or let me choose

 

Not gonna lie, I would feel incredibly guilty - I'd want to repay that favor! (Or getting suspicious, like, 'what do they want to buy from me with this')
On the other hand, if someone were really that attentive and go through the process of getting a doll, then of course I'd be happy.
After all, it's not like you can just shop at the supermarket for BJDs, so they must have gone through a whole lot of things just to aquire one for me.

 

It would entirely depend on the amount of time we have been together for. If it was a couple months I would say no way to a full doll. For a wig or clothes as like a birthday gift that would be fine. If we'd been together for a couple years and in good financial status I would probably be okay with it as long as I could give him something of equal in return.

 

I would be amazingly grateful to my girlfriend if she ever bought me a doll or anything like that. She did buy a nice set of eyes and a wig for my girl though, she's such a sweetie I wouldn't expect her to do much more considering her financial situation.
That said, she doesn't really do surprises for me, as my worst character flaw is probably the fact that I'm horribly finicky about what I like She, however, loves surprises! I'm probably going to shower her with wigs/eyes/accessories for the doll I got for her once it arrives.

 

If my husband wanted to buy me a doll, I would have him checked out. Perhaps he had a small stroke and needs medical attention.

 

Last Christmas my gift to my boyfriend was a Honey Delf he really wanted. He did not end up bonding with her but we are working on it. If he wanted to return the favor my answer would probably be a heck yeah. He knows which dolls I like. However, if I had an order down that I wasn't able to pay for I would not let him pay it, I would be too embarrassed.

 

I feel like if someone was going to spend that kind of money, they would ensure that it's a sculpt you actually want... or at least the sensible thing to do instead of going out & blindly buying something.

My husband has never outright purchased a doll for me, per se, but he does help me cover certain financial things so that I have more of my own money to freely spend as I see fit.

 

Hmmm... trade gifts? Doll for me, gaming console/pc upgrades for him?

 

How could I say no, lmao!? But, my boyfriend has expensive hobbies of his own, so idk if he'll ever have the money for a doll

 

I wouldn't ever want my partner to buy me a doll - if they did so without telling me and made it a surprise, I trust my partner's taste enough to know that I'd probably love the doll! And any doll they'd buy me would have a lot of positive sentiment attached to it. But it's more of the money factor - I'd want them to save their money. I'd rather my partner and I spend money together on experiences rather than objects

 

I'm in an interesting situation. It's a long distance relationship and kind of complicated. Still, if it were to become more serious, I already know I'd tell him to save his money to take me out to dinner or maybe let's both save and go to Hawaii for our anniversary or whatever. If he surprised me, there wouldn't be much I could do about it, but I would always keep the doll if I liked it because I know I'll always be friends with the person that gave the doll to me. I don't exactly like receiving expensive gifts though, because then it feels like an obligation to reciprocate. But I like giving gifts to others randomly. I know, maybe a bit hypocritical, but that's the way I am.

 

I've been pondering that question for a while now. Since my boyfriend will be attending a university in Japan next year, he has suggested he wants to buy me a doll from Volks or something. The idea sounds amazing. I know he wants to encourage my hobby without having to get into it himself, but he honestly has no idea what my so-called "grail" dolls cost! Moreover, I don't like the idea of telling him what to buy, but I also don't like the idea of him surprising with any random BJD. Although, if he does end up getting me a doll, grail or otherwise, I would probably love/cherish it all the say. That sort of commitment from a significant other should not be ignored!

 

I don't think I'd feel comfortable with him buying me a doll. At least, at this point in our lives. I'd feel guilty about it. He's a college student right now and I wouldn't want him to waste his money on me when it could go towards paying off loans. Maybe I'd be okay with it after he had a stable job. Or I'd be fine with him buying me doll clothes or accessories as a gift, just not a doll for now.

 

Aw man I'd be so happy if my husband offered to buy me a doll ;_; hahah but I am so picky and my husband doesn't know much about this hobby so I'd probably want to be the one ordering the doll myself (which probably defeats the purpose...)

 

I don't think I'd want my boyfriend to buy me a doll. Mainly for financial reasons. They're too expensive to be gifts. Kind of like gaming consoles. A gaming console or PC would be too big of a gift, but a new game for it would be a thoughtful surprise. I'd be thrilled if he went to a store and saw a little prop that he thought would work and picked it up for me or something. I can't imagine he'd be able to shop doll clothes at all.

 

I would treasure it forever and make it look absolutely stunning. Depending on what doll it was, I might assume it to be a request to shell a character of his though! ...in which case, challenge accepted.

 

I'd decline at first but if he persisted I'd let him and pay him back in other ways! Like buying him several games he wanted, or buying dinner on more than one occasion. I'm thankful that he respects my hobby and I respect his! (He likes to collect amiibo and rare video game related items.)

 

I'd be very happy if my fiance came to me and said, I know you've been wanting a second doll, so go ahead and find one that you want as I want to buy it for you (rather than me having to check our money and work out a good time for such a purchase XD)

 

He already got me two living dolls

But honestly, I don't know if I would be comfortable with him spending such amounts of money on a doll for me... Luckily that would only happen when pigs can fly

 

Looking to buy my boyfriend two dolls to shell two characters in. (Or probably co-owned dolls, as he's more interested in the character side)

As far as I'm conserned, he would be allowed to sell them if he wanted, though I'd hope that he'd let me do it as he's not really knowledgeable about how much to ask or where to sell and such.

 

This is how I feel about it. But my fiance did spend over $1k on a gaming laptop to try to get me into gaming with him over a year ago. To this day I'm still super wary of such an expensive computer, but I agree with you. Experiences over objects together

 

@DarkLies212 oh gosh, I don't understand why/how people can spend big money on something to try and make people interested in it?? I mean, I'm not going to go out and buy an expensive doll for my partner to try and get them interested... It seems so counterproductive yes, definitely experiences over such nonsense!

 

@merrymelody I agree, but hey, I got a working computer out of it! And I guess it did work to some extent because we have played on and off together using it. So I suppose it was worth it in his eyes.

 

I'm surprised how many are against receiving one as a gift. I really like the idea. I mean, I'd rather have another BJD instead of another piece of expensive jewelry. I'm certain I would get way more enjoyment out of it!

With that said, I've been on the flip side and gifted BJDs. I put a lot of thought in it and they were very well received.

 

My boyfriend actually bought me my first BJD, although it was a Lati so not nearly as expensive as a lot of the bigger dolls I've seen. We've been together for three years now and live together, so we've both spent lots of money on each other. I guess that's why I didn't consider it a huge deal, since the price of my Lati is essentially the equivalent of a few fancy meals, and my doll has definitely brought me way more enjoyment.

Although my friends found it kinda funny that he got me a doll instead of something more conventional, I really appreciate my doll a lot more than I would've appreciated new jewellery or something. I already have way too much jewellery, some of which I never wear, but every time I take play with or take photos of my doll, it reminds me of my boyfriend It also shows that he supports my hobby, even though I know he would NEVER be interested in it himself. :P

 

Haha, I am way ahead of this, I have a listing of Grail Dolls on the computer, and my husband knows where it is.
I am getting him a wood lathe, either later this summer or for Christmas/Birthday.

 

ahaha hahaha sorry it's just... my husband would NEVER buy me a doll, he's the sort of person who whines if something is more than £10, he's SOOOO cheap so I have to buy all my own dolls. He gives me this "look" but he can bite me, he spends money on himself just fine just not on anyone else.

I think though, I wouldn't like to be bought a doll without picking it out. Giving a short list so it's a surprise maybe, but I wouldn't trust someone else to get me something with no guidance from me. My tastes are a bit... odd. My mother and sister have tried to buy me dolls before (playline, not bjds) and usually get it wrong sadly, because they don't really understand what I look for in a doll.
Would I sell a doll bought for me I didn't like? It's a really hard decision to make. I know it's mean but... if I knew there was no way the gifter would find out... yes I probably would. A doll deserves to be loved, not stuck in a box somewhere. If it was someone like my husband who would know? I'd have to just learn to love the doll lol, and maybe I would. Unless it was something I REALLY hated I think I could learn to love it for the meaning and sentiment behind it.

I would be so shocked if husband got me a bjd i'd probably faint though, but man.. one can dream of such generosity right?

Actually, a while ago someone I barely know bought me a doll. A really expensive doll at that. They knew I wanted it, knew it was out of my budget and knew I was pining. Loveliest thing anyone's ever done for me, I still don't quite believe it. Who buys an expensive doll for someone they've never actually met? The best person in the world, that's who.
It does leave you in an awkward "how do I ever repay this?" position, but at the same time, it's SO sweet and kind and just... lovely.
Now if only my other half was as generous huh? *snort*