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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 453147" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Why bother?</p><p></p><p>Because then you get 28 birthdays exactly like that 28 xmases like that, 28 anniversaries like that . Or.....you don't even get the card. </p><p></p><p>Which is why..........husband's birthdays he gets nothing, anniversary.....nothing, xmas........only if I know he got me something, but usually again......nothing. </p><p></p><p>Once I asked him a whole year early if for our 20th anniversary if we could do something special. I mean 20 yrs together is pretty darn special. Nothing huge like a cruise or anything, just special. All I wanted was dinner out to a sort of fancy smancy restaurant that would require me actually owning a dressy outfit, and seeing the King and I off broadway, tickets which could've been bought well in advanced. </p><p></p><p>Guess what I got? "happy anniversary." phht. That's it. Put up with his junk for 20 yrs. </p><p></p><p>After that, I told him you get when you give, otherwise.......forgetaboutit. ugh</p><p></p><p>Guess what I taught my kids? Let's just say their husband's <strong>show</strong> their affection and appreciation. Once, Nichole was gonna tell her husband to not buy her a gift for either her birthday or some such. I jumped on her and told her oh, no she never will. Giving her a gift didn't have to cost a fortune if someone cares enough to be creative, but don't you dare dare give him the right to not appreciate you or celebrate you.</p><p></p><p>Cuz that's what I did. Thought I was being so thoughtful. Our 2nd anniversary I fussed when he bought me emerald earrings and a nice negligee. I thought I was being considerate of our financial situation as we really couldn't afford it at all. But dumbest thing I ever did in my whole life. I've not gotten squat since. </p><p></p><p>So I tell my girls if money is tight, tell them to get creative, but <strong>never</strong> tell them it's ok not to give you something.</p><p></p><p>Wanna know what's even more pathetic?? The kids have tried for several years to guilt their dad into buying me gifts. They gave up. </p><p></p><p>You tell her to blast him but good, even if it won't "change" anything, he still deserves it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 453147, member: 84"] Why bother? Because then you get 28 birthdays exactly like that 28 xmases like that, 28 anniversaries like that . Or.....you don't even get the card. Which is why..........husband's birthdays he gets nothing, anniversary.....nothing, xmas........only if I know he got me something, but usually again......nothing. Once I asked him a whole year early if for our 20th anniversary if we could do something special. I mean 20 yrs together is pretty darn special. Nothing huge like a cruise or anything, just special. All I wanted was dinner out to a sort of fancy smancy restaurant that would require me actually owning a dressy outfit, and seeing the King and I off broadway, tickets which could've been bought well in advanced. Guess what I got? "happy anniversary." phht. That's it. Put up with his junk for 20 yrs. After that, I told him you get when you give, otherwise.......forgetaboutit. ugh Guess what I taught my kids? Let's just say their husband's [B]show[/B] their affection and appreciation. Once, Nichole was gonna tell her husband to not buy her a gift for either her birthday or some such. I jumped on her and told her oh, no she never will. Giving her a gift didn't have to cost a fortune if someone cares enough to be creative, but don't you dare dare give him the right to not appreciate you or celebrate you. Cuz that's what I did. Thought I was being so thoughtful. Our 2nd anniversary I fussed when he bought me emerald earrings and a nice negligee. I thought I was being considerate of our financial situation as we really couldn't afford it at all. But dumbest thing I ever did in my whole life. I've not gotten squat since. So I tell my girls if money is tight, tell them to get creative, but [B]never[/B] tell them it's ok not to give you something. Wanna know what's even more pathetic?? The kids have tried for several years to guilt their dad into buying me gifts. They gave up. You tell her to blast him but good, even if it won't "change" anything, he still deserves it. [/QUOTE]
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