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Men Spend More on Girlfriends Than Mothers
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Men Want to Save Money and Spend It on You

If you've ever wondered who really comes first in your boyfriend's book, you or his mom, Maxim has the answer.
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If you've ever wondered who really comes first in your boyfriend's book, you or his mom, Maxim has the answer. In a co-branded survey with Hornitas tequila, the magazine found that although most men's New Year's resolutions are surprisingly practical (save more money, watch less Jersey Shore), their gift-giving tendencies are not. Almost half of the men surveyed said they planned to spend more than $350 on their girlfriends for Christmas (I guess New Year's resolutions don't start until the new year!), compared to $100 on their mothers' gifts. Maybe because girlfriends still need to be wooed, but moms have that whole unconditional love thing going on?

But don't worry, your boyfriend isn't expecting much in return: not surprisingly, the tequila-sponsored survey found that men want — you guessed it! — tequila for Christmas.

How much do you and your significant other typically spend on each other's Christmas gifts?

Stylish Holiday Gifts Under $20
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25 Holiday Gifts For Her, Under $20

Check out this awesome gift guide FashionWithoutGuilt posted in the Cheap Chic group.
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Check out this awesome gift guide FashionWithoutGuilt posted in the Cheap Chic group.

Christmas time is almost here and finding the perfect gift is important. So here are some affordable yet likable choices from Forever 21 for the frugal fashionista in your life. Happy Shopping!! For more details or to purchase, please click on the items below.

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Sunday Confessional — I Lost the Bracelet My Boyfriend Gave Me!
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Sunday Confessional — I Lost the Bracelet My Boyfriend Gave Me!

My boyfriend and I celebrated Christmas together for the first time last December.
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My boyfriend and I celebrated Christmas together for the first time last December. Though we are both watching our spending, we decided to go all out. I got him an awesome new suitcase that he had his eye on, and he got me a beautiful bracelet from my favorite boutique. I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful gift — I absolutely love it and I wear it every day!

The other night, on our way home from drinks with friends, my boyfriend looked down at my wrist and asked me why I wasn't wearing the bracelet. My heart sank — I was wearing it — it must have fallen off. In an effort to not upset him, I told him that I had forgotten to put it back on after I got out of the shower.

First thing the next morning, I called the boutique where he got it and asked if they had any more left. They didn't, but the sales woman told me they could special order another one for me. I gave her the green light, but it won't get here for another two to three weeks. I don't know how I long I can make up stories before he finds out the truth, but since I lied to my boyfriend's face when he originally asked me where it was, I feel like I need to keep up the charade as long as I can. I don't condone lying and have made that very clear ever since we first started dating, so can I be forgiven for being a complete hypocrite?

Submit your own Sunday Confessionals here and see if you are forgiven!

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You Asked: Can I Exclude One of Our Friends?
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You Asked: Can I Exclude One of Our Friends?

Dear Sugar, I organized a Secret Santa among a group of friends this year.
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Dear Sugar,

I organized a Secret Santa among a group of friends this year. On exchange day, everyone received something and it went off well, however, one participant received a gift that she clearly didn't like. She complained publicly about every aspect of the gift and her Secret Santa was quite upset by this. I'll be organizing the event again next year and I wanted to ask you if it would be OK to exclude this girl. And if so, how would I go about doing that? — Poor Manners Molly

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Sunday Confessional: I Hate the Gift My Boyfriend Gave Me!
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Sunday Confessional: I Hate the Gift My Boyfriend Gave Me!

My boyfriend and I spent our first Christmas together this year.
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My boyfriend and I spent our first Christmas together this year. I'm a big holiday person so I went all out, spending months racking my brain to think of the perfect gift for him: a ski jacket he'd had his eye on.

We celebrated on Christmas Eve, had a lovely home-cooked meal, and snuggled up by the fireplace — it was a perfect evening. When it came time to open gifts, I wanted him to go first. All my hard work paid off because he absolutely loved it. When it was my turn to open, however, I couldn't have been more shocked — it was like he didn't know me at all!

I get that Christmas isn't all about presents, but I can't help but feel disappointed that he got me such an impersonal gift — a gift certificate to a store I would never shop at! I faked it and thanked him, but I guess my feelings were written all over my face because he knew something was wrong. I hate lying to him so can I be forgiven if I tell him the truth? I just don't think I can keep it in much longer.

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Dear Poll: Would You Rather Give or Receive?
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Dear Poll: Would You Rather Give or Receive?

The older I get, the more enjoyment I take out of giving gifts verses receiving them.
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The older I get, the more enjoyment I take out of giving gifts verses receiving them. Sure, it's always fun to open presents of your own, but seeing the joy and excitement on your loved ones face when they see what you bought them is a feeling like no other. Especially when you've spent countless hours trying to find the perfect gift!

Since you're probably doing your fair share of both today, tell me, would you rather give or receive?

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Ask a Bad Boy: How Much Should I Spend on My Significant Other?
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Ask a Bad Boy: How Much Should I Spend on My Significant Other?

Steve Santagati, of BadBoysFinishFirst.com and author of the best-selling book The Manual, answers your burning questions when it comes to dating, love, and how men think.
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Steve Santagati, of BadBoysFinishFirst.com and author of the best-selling book The Manual, answers your burning questions when it comes to dating, love, and how men think. He's a veteran at giving street-smart, straight-to-the-point advice, so ladies, tell me, what do you want to ask Steve about men? This is your chance to get answers so don't hold back! Submit your questions here.

Since Christmas is here, Steve has some advice when it comes to holiday shopping for your significant other. Check out what he has to say below:

It's here, Christmas. After Christmas it will be his/her birthday or any number of "events" that require us to contemplate; "How much do I spend?" You don't want to seem cheap, but you don't want to make someone feel uncomfortable with your extravagance — like they will be expected to be equally generous. You want to show them you care — at least a little, but you want to be smart with your money, especially now. So here's your simple rule of thumb, broken down by economic status.

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6 Gifts For Your Significant Other Without Spending a Dime!
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6 Gifts For Your Significant Other Without Spending a Dime!

If Christmas presents aren't in the cards for you this year, you're not alone.
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6 Gifts For Your Significant Other Without Spending a Dime!

If Christmas presents aren't in the cards for you this year, you're not alone. Since this is the holiday of giving, don't let the lack of excess funds make you a scrooge. Check out my six gift ideas that require little to no money at all. Enjoy, and if you have anything to add, please share your ideas in the comments section below!

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Do Tell: Who Do You Buy Gifts For During the Holidays?
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Do Tell: Who Do You Buy Gifts For During the Holidays?

Christmas is only 20 days away so if you haven't started shopping yet, you better get to it this weekend because according to Glamour magazine's December issue, 38 percent of women spend 10 or more hours shopping for holiday gifts!
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Christmas is only 20 days away so if you haven't started shopping yet, you better get to it this weekend because according to Glamour magazine's December issue, 38 percent of women spend 10 or more hours shopping for holiday gifts! That seems a bit excessive to me, but I guess it all depends on how many people you're shopping for. So ladies, whether you're scaling down your celebration this year or going all out, do tell, who are you buying gifts for this holiday?

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Yum Market Finds: Bring The Beach To You
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Yum Market Finds: Bring The Beach To You

As much as I love going to the beach, sometimes the horrendous San Francisco fog prevents me from being able to enjoy a little sun and surf.
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As much as I love going to the beach, sometimes the horrendous San Francisco fog prevents me from being able to enjoy a little sun and surf. When this happens I like to bring the beach, with the salty smell, windy waves and cool breezes to me. I do this by incorporating beachy themes into my everyday life by using things like these serving platter fish plates. According to crispet1, who found these bright babies, you can use them to serve up grilled goodies.

Want more beachy fun for your land-locked kitchen? Then read more