like on christmas sholud you give the woman a present and expect nothing in return or should both parties get presents from each other.
2007-08-26 14:17:47 · 20 answers · asked by bigchill2007 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I do not think it should be an issue. Are you in a relationship for the gifts?
2007-09-03 09:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should give every gift with no expectations. If you are expecting something, you start to expect a certain kind of something and if it falls short then you are disappointed. Gift giving should never become an obligation or it isn't gift giving anymore - it becomes more like payment for something. If you don't expect anything then whatever you do get is a pleasant surprise. It would be pretty uncommon to give a holiday gift to a gf/bf and not get one in return, but it does happen. If it is that much of an issue - talk about it before hand and both of you express what your thoughts are on it such as whether or not to exchange and if so, what kind of dollar amount is reasonable based on how well you know each other and what each of your budgets can tolerate. My husband and I have never exchanged gifts for Christmas - we have always focused so much on making others happy that we just have a tendency to leave ourselves out of it.
2007-08-26 14:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by JVar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that both people in the relationship should give. If one gives more than the other that won't work cause that person will always feel like they are doing more. If your girlfriend loves you she should "want" to suprise you sometimes it just shows she cares. If not that tells you a lot about the future how she will be. You want to have someone that has your back and when u are down she has your back.
2007-08-26 14:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by pianogirl07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relationships should be 50/50 for them to work. Expect nothing more than you are willing to give. The days of men having to provide everything are over. Women are more independent these days, financially and emotionally. Or they should be, if you are in relationship and all she does is take, get out and find someone who values you as much as you value her.
2007-08-26 14:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by ophirhodji 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should definately be the same both ways... even if it's just a little no big deal. If the woman does not work that is. But if she works she should give a nice gift too.
2007-09-03 13:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by theperez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it hard to conceive because most women I know are givers especially when it comes to their men.
Was it that she did not have a job? I promised myself I would never marry a person why isn't generous to me. To me it is part of the love language. Relationships are give and take. I like to out do my mate in giving. Not just gifts but in other areas. Looking to please your mate keeps the relationship spicy.
2007-09-03 07:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by 007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be equal. So if they really like/love each other they both should feel the desire of giving out presents to show how much they care about each other...not necesarily in Xmas time, but at anytime during the year. :)
2007-09-03 10:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by bloodymary24 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that really depends on the relationship aand how the individuals do things .. you really shouldn't expect anything .. everything thats done should be out the kindness and fondness for one another but at the same time a mutual respect for who is giving what should be understood... consideration.
2007-09-03 11:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by Jackofalltrades216 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both should give to each other and not only gifts and presents but love and trust.
2007-08-26 14:51:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't be no fool if a women cant give you back then you don't want that kind of women because every body want present from their better half or bf or gf .
2007-08-26 14:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by C.S. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋