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girlmama61080

I’m not a gift giver and really feel like V- Day is a consumer holiday. My husband and I are good at showing each other, using our perspective love languages, many times daily / weekly that we love and care for each other. But he is still insistent on giving each other “just a little something”. To me… that’s still buying a valentines gift… regardless of price. So now I’m scrambling to try and find some trinket that’s small.. yet meaningful enough.. so we can have something to exchange in less than two weeks.

When… I frickin do that all the time… we both do.. if we see something that is small and meaningful we will get it if we can afford it. But no… it’s Valentine’s Day so now we have to FIND something meaningful. It just seems lame and not special.

Has anyone had success with convincing not to get v day gifts?

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TeeenieWahine

So it sounds like his love language is gift giving. Maybe if Valentine’s Day is important to him, then perhaps you guys can compromise on the gift giving during random times and instead do Valentine’s Day for gifts? If you’re feeling overwhelmed with it I’d let him know.

Valentine’s Day wasn’t my thing either. But my husband is into it. And he always takes me to dinner and buys me flowers. I find him something small to reciprocate. And I celebrate with him because I think it’s sweet and makes him happy.

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girlmama61080

@TeeenieWahine,

yea a part of me is just like… dude, suck it up for your husband. And then another part of me is like… but there has to be some type of compromise.

I’ll talk with him about my overwhelm. Tbh - I’m embarrassed bc I’m overwhelmed by like literally everything lately and maybe I just need to go with the flow instead of bring up another issue. Idk ����‍♀️

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TeeenieWahine

@girlmama61080,

I think a compromise is a good solution. Talk it out with him.

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Supercc101

My husband and I mutually decided not to do gifts, but to just do or make something thoughtful for each other.

I would suggest talking to him and letting him know nothing has caught your eye and you don’t want to buy something out of the necessity to. That it wouldn’t feel like a genuinely expression of your love for him to buy something random. Let him know you still want to do something meaningful. Ask him what you can do instead to make him feel loved! Maybe that’s making his favorite dinner, sitting down for a movie, write a love note, going out for ice cream, etc.

Personally extravagant valentines days are overrated but I still think it’s a good time to show a little extra love cuz why not!

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girlmama61080

@Supercc101,

I think he’d love a note and some beer actually haha. A love note is a great idea

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Supercc101

@girlmama61080,

glad we were able to spark some inspiration for you! Good luck��

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BridgetHansen

I devoted all of 5 minutes looking for and finding a V-Day gift for my husband online. LoL In the time it took you to write this post, you could have gone and picked out a gift for him and have it delivered to your house. To be honest, this seems like an extremely small thing that you are turning into a huge problem. It seems like you have deeper seeded resentment towards him.

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girlmama61080

@BridgetHansen,

definitely not a problem and that’s what I always do… spend a few mins and waste a few bucks on a mindless gift. Trying to see if anyone has ideas other than that. It’s too mundane.

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bigmomenergy

I mean, can’t you just get him his favorite candy or a special drink super easily? If you guys already get each other little treats frequently I don’t really see why doing it on Valentine’s Day is any harder? I also enjoy Valentine’s Day even though my husband show each other we love each other every day, doesn’t mean it’s still not fun to have another excuse to do something sweet!

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girlmama61080

@bigmomenergy,

that’s a good idea! He’s really into craft beers. Thank you.

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@girlmama61080,

I get how the stress of a “holiday” can get to you but I think you were just overthinking it! A six pack of good beer is perfect!

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KramersMom

@bigmomenergy,

I was going to suggest the same thing.

A bottle of wine/whiskey/case of beer or his favourite dark chocolate are always my go tos for my husband.

OP It doesn’t have to be extravagant. It sounds like making the day special is important to him, so I wouldn’t sh*t on that if it were me.

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sonshineofmylife

I hear you. I struggle with ideas because my husband’s birthday, Christmas, and our wedding anniversary are all very close and by the time it is February, I feel like I need a break. �� But it is sweet of him that he wants to give something, and I would go with something little indeed —like chocolates or drinks as suggested above.

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girlmama61080

@sonshineofmylife,

that’s so me too! My husband bday is the week after v day and so it’s a lot lol

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Why do you feel like you have to get something meaningful? I think you could just get him some of his favorite candies.

I personally care about Valentine’s Day enough that I want my husband to get me at least some candy. It would be off-putting to me if he couldn’t even put a tiny bit of effort into buying candy or getting me some little stuffed animal or something, nothing too extravagant but jeez, at least a little something.

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girlmama61080

@asdfmommm,

I guess it’s bc he always gets be something meaningful. He’s so good at it and so I don’t want to fall short. Just something internal maybe that I put pressure on myself.

I appreciate you post and the self reflection!!

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girlmama61080

@asdfmommm,

I completely agree with you. If he’s getting something then I am DEFINITELY getting something. I think I’m going to bring up the option of presents for Xmas and then acts of service (no gift but a dinner or massage or something sexual, etc) for v day.

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Does it have to be a physical gift? My husband likes it when I just write him a note, plan a low key romantic and fun evening or give him some framed photos of us for his office. I usually throw in his favorite chocolates or a drink or something too. :)

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girlmama61080

@GingerChemist22,

I like that a lot! Especially the pic thing. This post actually kind of got me excited about the type of gift I can give �� I was thinking very narrowly about the gift

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This is how I feel about Xmas, I stopped participating a few years ago.

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@bananastar07,

I have gotten my extended family to go secret Santa which I love so much more! I wish my husbands side would do it but they are die hard gift givers. Hence my husbands love for gift giving. So I’m trying to meet in the middle somehow lol

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You can always cook his favorite dinner and give a sweet card also

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I think if you’re going to have this talk, it needs to be at least a month before the holiday, not the week before. If he’s a gift giver, he likely has already gotten you something. My partner and I are very clear - gifts? No gifts? Small gifts? Specific gifts? And that helps a lot. At this point, get or make him something he’ll appreciate then have this conversation well before the next holiday.

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Signs Your Husband Doesn't Value You
  1. Doesn't listen to you.
  2. Doesn't tell the truth.
  3. Doesn't prioritize you.
  4. Gives you the silent treatment.
  5. Withdraws.
  6. Offers little or no connection and communication.
  7. Gives romantic or sexual attention to other people.
  8. Belittles you, uses demeaning comments.
Sep 23, 2022

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How do you treat a stingy husband? ›

Dear Stingy Husband: Sit down with your husband and express your feelings openly. Mention that you appreciate his financial savvy, but also explain that you are feeling undervalued. It's important he knows that this isn't just about the money but about shared responsibility and mutual generosity.

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Do men get gifts on Valentines? ›

Throughout history, this holiday has been celebrated by couples but, more so, the women in the relationships. However, a survey has proven that men enjoy celebrating the holiday and getting showered with gifts too.

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Do I get the guy I'm dating a Valentines gift? ›

Don't go too big if it's early days

If you're unsure as to whether or not you're celebrating Valentine's Day, but don't want to risk upsetting the person you're dating by giving them nothing, just pick up something small and simple. Think a card, a bunch of flowers, or a box of chocolates.

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Should a girl give a guy something for Valentine's Day? ›

In conclusion, each relationship is different with different needs. However, boyfriends want to feel special and appreciated just like we all do! Therefore, Valentine's Day is a perfect time to get your boyfriend a gift that will make them feel loved and appreciated for all they do for you and your relationship.

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What are the rules of Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts
  • Do make a dinner reservation for February 14. ...
  • Do discuss Valentine's Day in advance. ...
  • Don't wait until the last minute. ...
  • Do extend the valentine invitation in person or over the phone. ...
  • Do bring flowers. ...
  • Do accept invitations to Valentine's celebrations.
Feb 2, 2012

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Why is Valentine gift important? ›

Valentine's Day has long been associated with the tradition of expressing love and affection through gifts. The act of giving a gift is symbolic - it's a physical representation of love, care, and the effort you're willing to put into the relationship.

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What does it mean when someone ask you to be there Valentine? ›

Another is valentine, though you'll mainly hear this word on Valentine's Day: February 14. Asking "Will you be my valentine?" is like asking "Will you go out with me?" and saying "I like you." Sending a card is a common way to let someone know you want to be their valentine.

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Are guys supposed to get anything for Valentine's Day? ›

It's simply not true that Valentine's Day is the day for only women to receive gifts and tokens. The idea of spoiling your boyfriend on Valentine's Day isn't necessarily about how much money you are spending but about saying to your boyfriend that you love and appreciate all that they do in your relationship.

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Is it normal for couples to not celebrate Valentine's Day? ›

While it might be fun to grab some roses or a silly pair of Cupid boxers on occasion, deep love and unwavering commitment to another person can be celebrated on other days and in other ways, and that means it's totally OK to forgo the tradition of V-Day if you'd like.

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Should the man pay on Valentine's Day? ›

So who's paying for the Valentine's Day date and beyond? It depends on whom you ask. Most Americans (72%) agree that in a heterosexual couple, the man should pay on the first date. Interestingly, men are more likely to say this than women (78% vs.

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How do you act when your husband doesn't love you? ›

Managing Feelings When Your Husband Doesn't Love You Anymore
  • Put Your Focus on You. This isn't to say you should ignore him and not make any effort to make things better. ...
  • Embrace Some Space. ...
  • Express Your Feelings to Someone. ...
  • Look at the Forest and Not Just the Trees. ...
  • Find Something that Excites You.
Jul 26, 2022

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