Hail Mary...

[pbaldy]

She later admitted I had pretty much swept her off her feet

In my case it was more like knocking her off her feet, with some stepping on her feet mixed in for good measure.

 

[Isaac]

What an interesting thread to read! My wife is similarly tricky in that she absolutely does NOT (and in my case it's not the usual Trick..she really doesn't) want me to spend money on expensive flowers, clothes she hasn't picked out herself, or jewelry. Frankly she hates restaurants (the waiting...patience isn't her strong suit) and a restaurant would be the last thing she'd want, although I love them.

I also take the position that we should both enjoy whatever we do for our anniversary and in the last couple years I've had success in planning things to DO - not surprises as she hates those too (difficult!).

One time we went to see a ballet, another time we took a small trip together. Pre-planned, no surprises, but it was "for" our anniversary (etc).

Seems to work well.

 

[NauticalGent]

The plan was executed to perfection and the whole Bowling ally came to a stop to witness it. Redneck-ish yet classy in a rough around the edges way...

 

[The_Doc_Man]

In my case it was more like knocking her off her feet, with some stepping on her feet mixed in for good measure.

I actually learned how to not step on my partner's feet, though I have to admit that once or twice before I met my sweetie, I met a couple of women who could have given a duck lessons in "awkward."

 

[AccessBlaster]

Congrats!