I'm only disappointed that I ask for some things on elfster (we do a SS exchange w/ DH's family) and the colors that I wanted didn't pop up on the wishlist so I got everything I wanted but in the color black. It's not the end of the world though because black goes w/ everything.
I liked all my gifts. I felt like a cheap ass with what I gave in return to our families when I received mine. We didn't have much money, and everyone knew that, but I still felt like a tool when my dad opened up some gloves (nice ones he wanted, but still - gloves) and I was getting a diamond necklace, new wool coat, etc. from them.
Post by starrieskies on Dec 28, 2012 13:45:51 GMT -5
My ILs bought me a cotton candy pink colored robe. 1) I despise wearing the color pink. It's great on some people, not so much for me. I haven't worn it in YEARS! and 2) They just gave me a robe for my birthday less than 2 months ago.
I really shouldn't complain too much though because they probably spent over $200 on DS.
H's present was me not killing him in his sleep, and a cleaning kit for MY gun.
Post by fussbucket on Dec 28, 2012 15:30:12 GMT -5
Yeah, I am surprised at how the women who get lame/nonexistent gifts just give up so easily.
I mean, my H is a pretty terrible gift-giver. That's OK, it's not HUGELY important to me to be lavished with thoughtful surprises that sweep me off my feet. So now for birthdays/Christmas, I simply tell him two or three things I'd like to get. He does a good job within much tighter parameters. I still get a surprise at what the exact thing is, how nice it is, what color, etc. It's not for his lack of caring or generosity or appreciation of me. He just really, really sucks at buying anything and everything for everybody, except groceries. It honestly stresses him the fuck out, and I feel kind of bad for him for that.
Also I'm kind of chuckling at the Disney cruise poster.
FI isn't a terribly great gift-giver outside of his comfort zone either (i.e., anything beyond video games/computers). But he wants to get me something I want. That's the key. Yanno, actually giving a shit. There's a big difference between "Here's an ugly piece of jewelry from a store I know you like" and "Here's a pack of gum from 7-11."
Post by cuddlyevil on Dec 28, 2012 15:58:47 GMT -5
DH tries god love him, sometimes he'll hit it out of the park but other times he bombs. I'll give him a shortlist of things I'd like sort of like a guide for him. Sometimes (like this year), he'll use the list but other times he goes rogue.
My mom got H and I an enormous decorative wall clock. This big, French country style thing. Not our style at all. I kinda feel bad because I tried to cover up that I didn't like it but I don't think I did a great job. I'll return it and I don't think she'll really mind. To her credit, we do have a lot of bare walls here. I should really get some things up...
I was happy with everything that I got. FI and I didn't exchange this year as we just got a new mattress, bedroom furniture and a new sofa. He's a good gift giver though. He sticks to my lists and gets exactly what I put on the list.
Our first Christmas he got me jumper cables for my car. It's a sucky gift, but the thought behind them was sweet. I had an older car and it was a 45 min drive on country roads to get to his place, so he wanted to get something that wouldn't keep me stranded. Although, I would need a stranger to stop to jump my car, so maybe it wasn't as sweet as I thought! He did get me more than just jumper cables