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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does he think you are buying a bag for yourself and these are just extra trinkets?[/quote]

DH was alarmed I opened the gifts on my own - "I was going to explain these were just teasers." Knowing him, I know that is what he meant. He just doesn't put together that it would simply be better to get cards than these clearly cheap last minute teasers (which the cards could be!).

He used to be very, very bad at gifts, then we worked out a plan and that's probably why I am flummoxed because these gifts smacked of the old days when I would spend ~$150-200 and he would get me a coffee cup. [/quote]
I think it’s weird you didn’t open them together. [/quote]

I agree. I would never open gifts from my husband without him being there. Part of the joy is is his pleasure in watching me. Also, it's kind of like being a four year old who can't wait to tear off the wrapping. Very weird. Have some self control. [/quote]

My DH and I open gifts without the other all the time. There's a joy in receiving a call/text after a gift is opened. I think it’s weird you don't know people can have traditions that are different than yours or like to experience things differently.[/quote]

Do you and your husband live apart, that you need to call or text each other upon opening a gift? If OP and her husband are living in the same house, the polite thing to do is to wait until he gives her the gifts, and open them in front of him. Would you be cool with your kid tearing into their presents with you not around to watch their reaction (and likely document it, let's be honest)? No, you'd be pissed and think it was rude. Because it is. [/quote]

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