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My previous 8yr relationship - we rarely, if ever, considered gifts for each other. It was better spent doing something thoughtful for or with each other. He would make me my favorite meal, or I would take him out to do something he really wanted. Not having the stress of holiday shopping or going over budget during the holidays is a huge convenience, to. My previous relationship before the last, we gave small gifts only for Christmas.
My take on holidays .. I would rather spend time with my people and enjoy their company than get wrapped up in the gifts.
When I had an SO, I/we didn't celebrate holidays or anniversaries or whatnot.
It's not how my personality/value system is oriented.
I'm into acknowledging people regularly, not waiting 'til a "special" formal occasion/date.
As for "gifts", am not into giving or getting them, at least not out of obligation based on calendar.
If I can help a friend (or vice versa), then we do that during everyday life, when one or the other of us have a crisis,
then we support each other however we can-be it giving a ride somewhere or letting someone borrow something.
guys have to be careful....this can be a minefield, even if you think you are being thoughtful..
don't be buying your woman a work-out dvd, a jump rope,,,,,or a thigh-master...
didn't go over well
a chainsaw, lawnmower, washing machine.... altho it might be necessary,,,not a good idea
LOL...I have been asking for a new vacuum for a while now. The one I have is 10yrs old and he's often used it like it's a shop vac, so it doesn't work quite as well as I'd like it to anymore. I guess I don't mind getting new appliances as a gift.
My husband and I exchange gifts if there is something screaming "buy me, I'm perfect" for eachother. Otherwise we don't. Normally I buy my own birthday gift and let him know I've gotten myself something nice, so he doesn't have to. Win-win situation
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