QUOTE(Takudan @ Oct 7 2025, 10:37 PM)
Sorry TS, I wanna pry a bit 👀 I was under the impression you had a gf for a long time so I'm surprised to see just 1 year. What was the breakup reason with your old, if you don't mind sharing? Also can PM if you don't want to share in public.
Back on topic, I think it's best to ask your gf what her parents might prefer. I personally don't like hamper because they only look good outside. Inside usually packed with random shit you don't want, or even things nearing expiry... Maybe times have changed but in my circle of family/friends, nobody does that anymore. These are what we gift around (mainly CNY examples but I think they're suitable all year round):
- dried mushrooms/scallops
- herb or spices (looooots to choose... Whatever you throw into your soup or cooking)
- high grade soy sauce or chili sauce (my relatives got connections who make them so...)
- canned abalones
- chicken essence
- dried fruits/nuts (my mom loves walnuts and macadamias)
- manuka or other pure honey
- lastly, bird nest or ginseng, premium AF.. we don't gift these but I'm just listing this since it came to mind.
Hello, yes I broke up with my previous last relationship of 4 years, well I don't mind sharing, I would say we both just have different paths and it just felt like to the both of us, we are more like blood-family than a couple, not sure how to describe that, but yeah, it's ironic or even hypocritical to say this, but I still genuinely love her and wish to see her happy and live her life to the fullest.
Thanks for the suggestions, I actually plan to buy some local snacks that only Johor Bahru have, which is similar to what many of you suggested, thank you !