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

My partner won't get me a doll, just because they don't know what ones I like, and I won't buy them a thing for their hobby either as a surprise. We'll ask each other "do you want this thing for you hobby, I can get it for you as a early present" type deal. But they did offer once to chip in for some doll parts with me, which is fine with me. As long as I know what I'm getting from them, and it's not a huge amount for them (for example, them buying groceries for the week vs getting me doll stuff), then I'm fine with it.

 

I would be happy and tell them the one I wanted but I don't have partner ^ ^ so if it was my family I would tell them the one I wanted

 

I don't like my boyfriends buying expensive things for me due to past experiences. I really cherish my dolls and I tend to immediately discard of items given to me after a relationship ends because they remind me too much of that person. I wouldn't want that to happen with a doll that I had grown attached to and made a bunch of stuff for.

If someone bought me a doll and we split up I would likely sell it or give it to someone I know would really love it.

 

I doubt my ex would have ever bought me a doll. If a future SO wanted to get me one, I would probably tell them that the thought was nice, but since BJDs are so expensive, I wouldn't want them doing it. If they were intent on getting me something doll related, I may ask for clothes instead of a whole new doll. If they did end up getting one I didn't like, I would probably still end up keeping it and trying to style it in a way that I would like because they tried. I would hope that they would understand if I didn't like the present.

 

If my boyfriend wasn't in school and had a steady paying job, I'd say go for it and love it! However, We are both still in university so that's out of the question. I never had any issue connecting things to ex's or stuff they gave me, because it's MY item now, therefore I no longer associate it with them. but that's just me.

 

My boyfriend helped me out with buying a doll, but I feel really guilty about it! He wants to buy me another one (or has mentioned it, at least) and I told him not to because of the guilt.

 

My partner has but it was for Christmas & I picked them out - they were only some Silkstone Kens do nothing to expensive. Now a bjd, no they are too pricey. Maybe an outfit I picked out for one of my boys otherwise it might be too small.

 

My partner does collect dolls and actually has more than I do at this point. We do mostly keep our dolls separated. They're not one coordinated collection.

It's great though. We are attracted to different aesthetics and have different end goals for our dolls. As a result, I get to handle and play with many different dolls that I may not have had the opportunity to otherwise.

It also means there are two people to help with research when the need arises. I have a partner to help me hunt down body comparisons. And critique my character ideas. And gently tell me when something just isn't working out. I have someone that I love and trust who is almost always willing to listen to my dolly rambling.

We sometimes disagree on dolls and it occasionally leads to playful teasing about purchasing a doll the other really dislikes – but that's just kind of a relationship thing. Dolls or no dolls. I think that sort of thing is bound to happen.

And even if I were to one day discover a doll I didn't like suddenly sitting in with the collection... Oh well. I can deal. I'd probably come to love it in time.

 

I don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend/significant other. That said, my best friend bought me my first doll. It's a really meaningful present because SHE HATES DOLLS SO MUCH.

If I had a partner/SO that wanted to collect dolls, that would really rock. I currently live with my sister and she's a doll person, and our friend who also lives with us is now obsessed and just waiting to be able to buy a doll. But to have a boyfriend that shared the hobby with me would be really neat. Odd, because men my age (and women for that matter) aren't usually into dolls, but it would be cool.

I would definitely let my SO buy me doll stuff. A whole doll? That would depend on what kind of disposable income we had.

So do any of you know any matchmaking services for people who like bjds?

 

My girlfriend actually offered to assist me in a purchase for my birthday, if I had wanted. I told her no, of course, as I wasn't ready and even helping the doll would cost a pretty penny! Because you can't well say "Yes, a twenty will go a long way!" in this hobby! Ahah! But still, the fact she offered, completely genuine, was very touching, even though we never went in on a doll together.

 

As sweet as the thought is I'd have to decline because I have specific taste (unless they specifically ask me which doll I'd want). My best friend bought me doll furniture, but I really don't like it at all. I keep it out since she comes over a lot, but I'd never buy for it myself.

 

I've been eyeing a doll sculpt for years, she's really a dream doll to me. I told my boyfriend that one day, I will get her! We decided to only get her after we got married as a little gift to myself. But in less than 2 years, my hands got too itchy and I told my boyfriend that I want to get her now (because their order period is finally opened after a long while. Been stalking them. ) So I ordered her and got her head.

Then one day, my boyfriend confessed to me that he actually planned to purchase her secretly to propose to me with her.

Apparently, I ruined his plan! Hahahahaha!

He needs to think of a new plan now~

 

My girlfriend doesn't have a job, but has expressed interest in getting me he kind of gifts that I get her once she does (I bought her a doll last year.) since we talk a lot about the hobby, she'd know exactly which ones I want, so I wouldn't be worried about her getting me something I'd have to pretend to like.

@darkAisu I'm doing the same thing he was planning to! She has two characters that she's really attached to, and I plan to get her the second one, have him faceupped, and make him a wig and eyes, and surprise her with him and a ring before I leave for Universtiy.

 

I would say yes, but considering we share an income/savings it would kind of be me buying a doll XD

 

If my boyfriend wanted to buy me a doll within the next 1.5 to 2 years, I would say absolutely not. He's still working on his bachelor's degree and I would not be okay with him spending that kind of money on me while he's living on student loans. I would not object after we finally move in together, he buys a new car, we have some savings, and we've put a dent in paying back student loans. I've already told him what websites to avoid if he were to buy me a doll, so that he wouldn't accidentally purchase something unethical without realizing. I think he would ask what I wanted before buying just to make sure it would be something I'd love. In those sorts of situations, I always give him few options so it's still a surprise.

All of that being said, I wouldn't mind if he bought me a much cheaper fashion doll from my wishlist or an article of BJD clothing from Etsy. Any support he gives me with my doll hobby means the world to me. And I can't wait until I have a steady income so I can buy him fancy gifts as well.

 

My sweetie has bought me dolls on several occasions. He always asks which doll has caught my fancy before he buys him/her. If he were to surprise my with a doll he chosen on his own, I know I would love him/her. I would never sell for the simple fact that he put in a lot of effort and love to get me something that I would enjoy.

 

That would be cool if my fiancee got me a another MDD3 body with #6 head.

 

I'm will be very happpy :-)

 

I don`t think I would let them, they are just soo expensive so I would feel bad they spent so much money.

 

Oh, no not at all. He offered once and was visibly stunned when I told him the price. Not to mention that the ones I really want need to be hunted down second hand. I wouldn't let him spend that kind of money on me anyway. He's more than welcome to buy clothes, wigs, materials and tools though.