Is it wrong to have your husband buy nothing for you for a special occasion?

Philippines
March 7, 2007 1:34am CST
I feel guilty to spend money on gifts for myself when we are trying to save or I know I could use it for the kids. Is this normal?
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lpipe0240
@lpipe0240 (1161)
• United States
7 Mar 07
Very much so. And I commend you on sacrificing your own gift for your childeren. My wife and I don't have kids and we don't buy each other gifts becasue we have other expensis we need to take care of. Or we are saving up for something big.
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julialaurene0206
@julialaurene0206 (1262)
• Philippines
7 Mar 07
I agree with you, i really can't buy for my self nor for my hubby when i see something to buy for my kids for thier needs.
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mdarma
@mdarma (868)
• Singapore
7 Mar 07
Hi Ipipe, you and your wife are very responsible parents. Keep it up. Cheers
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mdarma
@mdarma (868)
• Singapore
7 Mar 07
I understand your guilt, however, you do have a very important agenda, ie for the future of your kids. Have you considered in taking up a compulsory, structured saving program
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julialaurene0206
@julialaurene0206 (1262)
• Philippines
7 Mar 07
yes, i completely agree with you, it is not necessary to constantly spend money on gifts. It's better to be responsible now instead of being in trouble later. There are lot of ways to celebrate with out $.
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linda345
@linda345 (2661)
• Canada
8 Mar 07
It is normal for us. We do not exchange gifts at Christmas time or buy for birthdays. We just give each other a nice card. At Christmas time we stuff each other a stocking with a few small items up to a total of 20 dollars.