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[quote=Anonymous]Yes - I completely understand! Every Christmas I tell myself not to be disappointed when I get something crappy or nothing at all, but I still am. I was feeling guilty about letting it get to me so much but then I read about the 5 Love Languages, one of which is giving gifts. It helped me to realise that my disappointment has nothing to do with being materialistic (like you, I just want to know that he's put some thought into me), but because one of my primary love languages is giving and receiving gifts and when this is not reciprocated it can make me feel unloved. It's quite interesting- check out this link -  https://www.stellarcc.com/2012/07/02/love-languages-part-three-do-you-know-how-to-give-gifts/

That said, not really sure what to do about it other than telling him how you feel and why and hoping he will understand. Otherwise, like others suggested, give him a list, be specific or buy something lovely for yourself to wrap. It can be really hard when you have different love languages. My husband's is touch and while this doesn't come naturally to me, I try to make an effort to be more affectionate because I can see it's how he knows he's loved. Can feel like we're on a different planet at times! [/quote]

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