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[quote=Anonymous]Early in our relationship, my DH wasn't good about gifts.  But, I didn't really mind because he was so great in other ways and (as a DH noted above), this wasn't a litmus test for his love for me.  I know he loves me.  Over the years, he's really surprised me with some thoughtful ones but after 15 years of marriage and 3 kids, we usually don't buy each other gifts any more.  Most of our resources are focused on the kids and helping the kids do the birthday/Christmas/Mothers Day/Fathers Day thing.  We're exhausted.  But, I supposed this would only work where the couple have reach a level of mutual respect and understanding.

BTW- the first year we lived together, I bought presents for DH's family.  The second year, I did not.  I told then BF that if he wanted to give gifts, he needed to pick/buy them.  Otherwise, we could make a donation to charity in the name of his family members.  He told them this was what we were doing ahead of time and they should do the same for us.  It's been great!  This will be the first year we've send Christmas cards in 5 years.  Didn't have the energy the previous years.[/quote]

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