My husband is not big on gift giving or many romantic acts. He is a country boy. However when he does come out with something thoughtful, it means the world to me because I know that it was not in his nature. I know that he had to put a lot of thought and work into the process.
I see women who are always being pampered with new items and such from their partner. I have often wondered if they come to expect gifts from their mate. If so, the gifts must have a lot less meaning to the women than my gifts mean to me.
We all know those women are constantly receiving flowers, jewelry, and more from their spouse. I am not one of those women.
I know that it sounds crazy that a woman could get tired of getting gifts. However, after you have received so many dozen roses, does the meaning and thoughtfulness get lost?
Are these men buying gifts to make up for the lack of attention or time that they put into their relationship? Are they trying to buy the love of their women?
I think that spontaneously given gifts that are not so often can mean much more.
We see many high society women who receive beautiful diamonds to make up for their husband being gone on a birthday or anniversary. Do the gifts really make up for the lost time?
For me, I cannot see how they would. I had much rather have the time together.
It is also known for a man in the “dog house” with his wife to bring home flowers. Supposedly, the flowers will make everything right again.
So how about you? How often do you receive gifts from your mate? Do gifts make up for lost time or hurtful acts?