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<blockquote data-quote="witzend" data-source="post: 397226" data-attributes="member: 99"><p>OK, MM - First big Christmas hugs. </p><p></p><p>I find that when you lower your expectations you are less disappointed. I got nothing this year from anyone. That's not true. I got a couple of gift certificates and a bottle of wine from a woman I do work for. And a candle holder and bath salts from a neighbor. My children didn't call, my husband got me nothing. My mother sent a card. I heard nothing from any other relative. I got some cards in the mail from some friends. That's it.</p><p></p><p>I'm not so bad with it though. I really don't believe in the Spirit of Receiving at Christmas anymore. I believe in the spirit of giving, and I have given to several people, including family, and to my favorite charity. But, I find that I set my expectations too high when it comes time to receiving. This way, when I expect nothing and get nothing, it's not as much of a disappointment. That's not to say that I'm not going to give husband a hard time when appropriate about not getting me anything. After all, I turn 50 in a few weeks and I darn well expect something. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Merry Christmas, and put your disappointment down to hormones and stress. Christmas is a lot of work, and then it can be a let down when it's over. We know you're grateful, and you'll feel better next week. {{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="witzend, post: 397226, member: 99"] OK, MM - First big Christmas hugs. I find that when you lower your expectations you are less disappointed. I got nothing this year from anyone. That's not true. I got a couple of gift certificates and a bottle of wine from a woman I do work for. And a candle holder and bath salts from a neighbor. My children didn't call, my husband got me nothing. My mother sent a card. I heard nothing from any other relative. I got some cards in the mail from some friends. That's it. I'm not so bad with it though. I really don't believe in the Spirit of Receiving at Christmas anymore. I believe in the spirit of giving, and I have given to several people, including family, and to my favorite charity. But, I find that I set my expectations too high when it comes time to receiving. This way, when I expect nothing and get nothing, it's not as much of a disappointment. That's not to say that I'm not going to give husband a hard time when appropriate about not getting me anything. After all, I turn 50 in a few weeks and I darn well expect something. ;) Merry Christmas, and put your disappointment down to hormones and stress. Christmas is a lot of work, and then it can be a let down when it's over. We know you're grateful, and you'll feel better next week. {{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} [/QUOTE]
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