likestolaugh Posted September 3, 2009 Posted September 3, 2009 I've always been the type who enjoys giving... it's always been this way, even when I was a kid, with my family. I also enjoy getting my gf gifts (I don't count paying for meals)... rarely expensive. I'm wondering what the norm is for how often people do this for their gf or bf... and is it usually on the cheaper or more expensive side..?
zilverenvlinder Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 I buy my bf faaaar too many gifts. I receive absolutely zero. I really need to curb my generosity.
Author likestolaugh Posted September 4, 2009 Author Posted September 4, 2009 I sometimes think that some people just don't show affection that way, while others do... and it has nothing to do with whether or not someone is into you or not.
SoulSearch_CO Posted September 4, 2009 Posted September 4, 2009 I buy my bf faaaar too many gifts. I receive absolutely zero. I really need to curb my generosity. I tend to have this problem in a relationship. I'm constantly on the look-out for some cool thing I can get him to show him I care. Unless I see reciprocation and genuine gratitude, though - it kind of kills the fun.
Author likestolaugh Posted September 4, 2009 Author Posted September 4, 2009 yep. It's hard to want to get something for someone who doesn't do it in return... but yet seems to truly appreciate it when you do.
SoulSearch_CO Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I tend to have this problem in a relationship. I'm constantly on the look-out for some cool thing I can get him to show him I care. Unless I see reciprocation and genuine gratitude, though - it kind of kills the fun. yep. It's hard to want to get something for someone who doesn't do it in return... but yet seems to truly appreciate it when you do. Blah. That was my point. I don't mind giving. And I don't necessarily expect anything in return. But when it's a monotone, "gee, thanks," that sucks. I put a lot of thought into gifts for people. GRATITUDE is what keeps that going for me. Or at the very least, seeing that they are excited to have/use whatever it was I gave them. Last two men I was serious with...I don't know why I ever gave them gifts. It was like they didn't even care.
bboyskinnylegs Posted September 6, 2009 Posted September 6, 2009 we kind of give each other gifts on our monthly 'anniversaries'... usually not expensive, just something small and thoughtful (I really like it when it's stuff we make for each other)... i think we both really enjoy it
bluewolf17 Posted September 6, 2009 Posted September 6, 2009 I love to buy things for my guy. Just little things, or big things.. I do'nt know how often I would do it..it just really depends. I was always buying my ex tickets for things..basketball, hockey, concerts. Sometimes for me and him as a suprise..sometimes for him and his buddies to have a guys night. Normally the suprise stuff wasn't too expensive..but I always went all out for his birthday, our anniversary, Christmas etc. It's just fun to do it. I'm a spoiler.
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