Christmas Gifting / myLot

Boise, Idaho

November 27, 2023 12:02am CST

I am reading many posts about gifts you folks are buying and how that is going. It reminds me of when I was first married to my now ex. He was working in construction and making a lot of money. Probably about 3 times more than I was. I, on the other hand, was making minimum wage which was probably about $3 an hour. (This was back in the mid to late 80s) Plus, at that time my daughter was still young--about 13 or 14. I did the best I could for Christmas. I had bills and no savings. And let's remember too, it's the thought that counts, right? Come Christmas day and we open our gifts. As I recall my daughter was perfectly happy with her gifts. My then-husband on the other hand. You know what he said to me? He told me I didn't spend enough money on him. He felt like I didn't get much from me. (That's just one reason he is now an ex.)

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Loretta

@noni1959 (13009)

• United States

27 Nov 23

I have to do less this year but always think of their likes. Thankfully, most have Amazon lists. I told everyone not to get me anything. Of course, they don't listen. It's the thought. Your ex was awful to say that to you.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Nov 23

I enjoy the little things. Just having some to open and knowing someone went to the trouble to think of me. It has so much more to do than the monetary. He sure was. And it didn't stop there.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

29 Nov 23

@noni1959 ......i get a kick out of that too. I don't do Starbucks though. We have a local place(Moxie Java) where we get our coffee.

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Loretta

@noni1959 (13009)

• United States

28 Nov 23

@celticeagle I get excited when someone gives me a starbucks card for a drink. I'm a giver though. I like to make others happy.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

27 Nov 23

Your ex sounds very selfish. Good thing you are rid of him. Have a good week.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Nov 23

I thank my lucky stars almost on a daily basis that I no longer have him in my life.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

27 Nov 23

He should have wanted presents for his daughter over himself. Children come first.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Nov 23

It wasn't his daughter but, still he should have realized that would be my way of thinking.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

28 Nov 23

@celticeagle Children always come first no matter what.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

30 Nov 23

@jstory07 .......That's how I felt.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

27 Nov 23

He was really money oriented wasn't he? That is sad. It is the gift and the thought behind it that counts. I like practical gifts, but I cannot give those every year, as it would come across as cold. I try to mix it up some, but during these financially challenging times I think that practical goes a long way.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

28 Nov 23

He was just very narcissistic and it was all about him. I think it is the thought that counts. I just enjoy opening it even more than getting something. The excitement of it all.

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