To Give or Not to Give....That is the Question!

I've been married for five years and dated my husband for five years before that. So if you add the 2 and carry the 1, this comes to a grand total of many many years together. With the holidays quickly approaching my co-worker asked me what I would be giving him this year, and without hesitation, I quickly replied, "nothing."  I figure, I've been giving to him all year round, why over do it?

I know what you're thinking. What can I possibly give that's so great to warrant zero Christmas gifts?  Well let's see..... I've given him my youth, a beautiful daughter, a home cooked meal every night and a clean house, just to name a few...and no I'm not a stay-at-home mom. I just don't feel like we need to exchange Christmas gifts at this stage of our relationship.

There is a wonderful peace that comes with no longer having to buy the perfect gift for your significant other. This goes both ways, however. He changes the oil in my car, washes the dishes every night and lets me hog the television. These things are very important to me and I consider these daily gifts. I hate anything that has to do with cars and their maintenance. Pumping gas annoys me to tears and I challenge you to find anyone that loves television more than I do.

I have transcended the holiday gift giving stage in my relationship. I'd rather focus the presents on my daughter and other little ones in the family.  Some people would think that was a little odd, especially coming from a woman.... I mean what woman doesn't love receiving gifts? But I'm sure there are women who agree with my logic.

Don't get me wrong though, birthdays are entirely different.... so if he forgets my birthday gift, he's in the doghouse.....

Cheers,

Mimi