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[quote=Anonymous]I'm another one who hates this gift exchange stuff. I love getting presents for my kids and for my nieces and nephews (all are under age 10 and it's fun to buy gifts for kids IMO). However, I hate it when adults give me gifts (unless they just want to give me some cash that is fine :)). But I really do hate it even if it's a nice gift. Because then I feel this sense of obligation to get them something equally as nice and it stresses me out. I'm generous w/ my time and my money (I give a lot to charitable causes and I'll spend a lot on experiences--trips, outings, planning fun birthday parties for my kids, etc.) but I do NOT like to spend a lot on material items. And I really don't like feeling like I have to get someone something bc they got me something. So when someone gives me a gift, no matter how nice it is, I am cringing thinking about how now I have to go get them something. It's a chore.

All of you saying you're a "great gift giver" that may be true but consider that the recipients of these "great gifts" may not enjoy receiving gifts like you think they do. They might be like me and cringe inside when they receive a gift, even if the gift itself is lovely. And don't assume you know that they love it. I put on a good show and write very nice thank you notes to people who give me gifts. Still, I hate receiving them.[/quote]

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