I just thought it was easier than sending two cards to everyone. We live together and it just made more sense that way. His (and my) family seem to be reading more into it than there is. He took some convincing before he let me do it too. Do I just not get this hidden meaning behind it?
2007-12-28 06:56:02 · 10 answers · asked by Vwgirl18 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It is normal to include all of the people living with you on the Christmas Cards. When me and my fiance (now husband) were living together, we put both of our names on all the christmas cards.
2007-12-28 07:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sending one card from the two of you implies that you are a serious couple. If he needed convincing, then he probably does not see your relationship as seriously as you do...yet. I never did this either until we were engaged, even though we lived together for 3 years. I just didn't feel right with the insinuation that we were a "family" when we were living together, not engaged or married. Send the cards from yourself only, and if he wants to send some, let him. Otherwise, don't force the issue.
2007-12-28 16:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Dig It 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is within your own narrative. By sending mail out bearing a return address having you and your boyfriend's name on it is clear indication that, despite society's acceptance at large, and how universal the practice has become, you're playing house without benefit of marriage.
2007-12-28 15:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do seem to be missing the point that this is a very couple-y thing to do.
BTW, it's not a good sign for your relationship that it took some convincing to get him to agree to do this!
2007-12-28 15:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No hidden meaning, and it's a very common practice.
2007-12-28 15:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live together, it seems you all are serious. So it shouldn't be a big deal.
2007-12-28 15:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kendra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a big deal. No, you don't get the hidden meaning behind it (no offense). Married people send out joint holiday cards. It's not your responsibility to send out cards for your boyfriend--that's his business. If he doesn't want to send them out himself, that's his deal. You aren't his mother...or his wife.
2007-12-28 15:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by Christina B 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
this is fine it is a modern day n age so they need to halt the disputing and be darn happy u thought of them
2007-12-28 15:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Me and my Boyfriend did it too. I don't see the problem.
2007-12-28 15:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by Diamond C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It implies a deeper, more permanent connection then just shacking up.
2007-12-28 15:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋