Can a gift be the kiss of death? [View All]

[Ramsey]

One time I broke up with a guy because he gave me fuzzy bedroom slippers shaped like gorillas for Christmas. That was his only gift to me, after dating for over a year. (No, he wasn't destitute.) These things were hideous. Tacky. Huge. Really ugly. And so totally the complete opposite of what I could possibly want as a gift in a million years. (Those of you familiar with my taste in footwear will understand. :evilgrin:) I dumped him shortly after dumping the slippers in the garbage.

True, it probably wasn't JUST the slippers. But they were really like a bolt of lightening telling me that this guy just really didn't know me at all. And probably never would. Or even worse, it was a plot on his part to get me to dump him.

My husband thinks that was a bit harsh. (I think he's just afraid he'll give me something I consider inappropriate. He shouldn't worry, he does pretty well.) I pointed out that if I hadn't dumped that wrong guy, I might not have been available to marry him :-).

But seriously, what are some of the worst gifts you've ever gotten??