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[quote=Anonymous]I get it. When someone gets you a good gift (not an expensive gift, a good gift) it makes you feel like they understand you and have thought about what you would like.

I’ve been happily married to my wonderful husband for 20 years, but he has given me nothing for several gift giving occasions, and given me just terrible gifts for others.

I sat him down after an occasion where he got me nothing and told him how much it made me feel unappreciated. He legitimately thought that I didn’t need or want anything. I told him that I wanted/needed to feel appreciated, valued, and seen.

I explained that I expected a gift only three times a year (birthday, Christmas, and Mother’s Day). That I didn’t need anything for our anniversary or valentines.

He created a repeating reminder on his calendar for a month before those three events. And he created a notes app list where he keeps ideas or suggestions I mention.

It has been a 100% turn around since we sat down and had an actual conversation about gifts. Please do this. Communicate with your husband. [/quote]

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