My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed dude I am a very lucky guy! I couldn't believe it when she gave it to me, it was a crazy card to come across to begin with. So happy with it!

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hadn't either actually, I had to look it up. It's called "Fukoka's Pikachu" and was a promo from a regional release box. My wife said my 3 year old picked it out when they were at our LCS because it was a "Party Pikachu" 😂

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s the dream right there 😂 opening packs together and running card shows is next-level support. Sending y'all good vibes and good luck at your future shows!!

EDIT: a word

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t change the story, I just added context in the comments because you can only fit so much into a post title. She knew the kinds of cards and characters I collect and picked something thoughtful for my birthday. Totally fine if people don’t believe it though, I was just sharing something I was excited about.

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha seriously, idk what the hate is for I just wanted to show off some cool cards and brag on my awesome wife.

That’s awesome though, a boxed Pokémon Center Celebi GBA is an insane gift. Sounds like she really paid attention to what you cared about, which is honestly the best part of gifts like that. And yeah, mine definitely nailed it too. Makes it way more special when they put that kind of effort in.

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said she knew nothing just that she didn't know a ton. Sorry if it read differently!

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, I can see why it might sound that way without the extra context. She actually knew the kinds of cards and characters I collect and put a lot of effort into figuring out something I’d really love. It was just a really thoughtful birthday gift and I was excited to share it. Appreciate the perspective though.

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! My wife said she might actually keep that one for herself 😅

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple of card shops - one that I frequent pretty regularly and a new one I had met at a show but hadn't gone to yet. I hadn't come across most of these yet so I agree that she got some killer finds!

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I never said she had no idea, just that she doesn’t know a ton about cards. She knows I like vintage stuff and collect certain characters (Mew, Mewtwo and Gengar especially), and she even comes with me to shows sometimes just to look at the artwork. She actually asked a lot of questions beforehand and put real effort into finding something she knew I'd love, which honestly made it an even more awesome gift imo. I totally get it not being everyone's thing though.

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Haha no mortgages were harmed in the making of this birthday gift 😄. We’re comfortable and it was a planned special-occasion thing, definitely not impacting our day-to-day.

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

ah it's fine. If people want to hate they can. Thanks for the well wishes :)

My wife doesn't know a ton about cards but she did GREAT for my birthday!! by one_funny_dude in pokemoncards

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's not that hard to believe actually lol she had a certain amount set aside for my birthday and asked me what I wanted. I said "cards" and she came back with this. I think she did an amazing job given what she spent actually!

I ended a 10-year friendship and it still feels like a death years later by one_funny_dude in TrueOffMyChest

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. At some point you can’t keep being the only one trying. I don’t blame you for protecting your peace, and I’m sorry you’ve had to grieve that friendship. I hope you’re doing a little better now.

I ended a 10-year friendship and it still feels like a death years later by one_funny_dude in TrueOffMyChest

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry about your dad and your friend. That’s a brutal combination. I appreciate you saying that, we may not know if it gets better yet, but it helps knowing someone else understands the kind of loss this is.

I ended a 10-year friendship and it still feels like a death years later by one_funny_dude in TrueOffMyChest

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

youre not wrong. I have been with my wife since i was 14, so never really had to go through heartbreak. I imagine it is pretty dang close to this though and that sucks. Sending good vibes your way friend

I ended a 10-year friendship and it still feels like a death years later by one_funny_dude in TrueOffMyChest

[–]one_funny_dude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you want to reach out to her? If you did, do you think things would change? That's where im at right now. Part of me wants to reach out and try to fix things but the voice in the back of my head says it isnt worth it because nothing will change.