My friend thinks I'm weird because.....

I do not think that you are weird at all...there are time when I do not feel that I need something just because that day on calendar says I should...if you are trying to save money and are truly content not to receive anything..then I think they should respect your wishes... After all, the truly important things in life are priceless like being with your family and friends and enjoying the fellowship of togetherness....

LOL! No. You're not the only one. I usually ask my hubby not to spend the money. What's the point anyway? I don't need a gift to tell me how much I'm loved. :)

I always tell my husband not to get me anything for my birthday I don;t think it is werid... I would be happy just spending the day with my family

i would do the same like you did. :) i'd rather spend my birthday with my loved ones than just receiving gifts. and i'm not one for extravagance. if there's a campaign to save money for the family, it should be a priority and not the gift-buying. well it actually depends on the person... what he/she values the most or the things he/she put value in. free hugs and kisses are oh so welcome for me. ;)

I'm with you on this one. Just spending the day with the ones that I love means more to me than any present. And like you I have told my husband not to get me anything, that I would rather just be with him and the kids for the day.

lol you're definitely not weird! sweet, in fact :) that's great that you're happily married, in love and have a wonderful family. that's probably all you need. oh plus the hugs and kisses. i guess all of that would make the perfect birthday gift for all time, things like gifts etc are probably just something to add some spice into your birthday. but hey, not everyone wants/need presents so don't worry about it! :)

No Me and my hubby has stopped this gift thiong long back. Initially it was a ritual we did without thinking but later realised whats the point of it all , spending time together is more important than materialistic things so now we do that. I don't think your are any way weired for doing waht you feel like on your birthday, even if its different from normal standard procedure.

I don't think you're weird at all. I've gotten in the habit of really not wanting anything for anything anymore. I mean, some of these things have just lost their magic and meaning after all these years, and it does save money. Although it is nice sometimes to recieve something from someone special, because it's really meaningful when they do it without really asking them to do it or anything.

I just had this same conversation with my mom. I turn 33 today, and I'm at work for a half a day. First it was "why are you working on your birthday?" Ummm, I'm working so she could have the day off to get my kids. Dumb question. Then it was "What gift are you hitting him up for this year?" Which really ticked me off, because I rarely "hit him up" for anything extravagant. We usually go to Chicago for a couple days for my birthday, but my in laws are in Texas and GOD FORBID if my mom kept my kids more than 16 hours at a time. Besides, I'm not feeling well (battling the flu) and although I planned on going out now I just want to stay home, order in, rent movies and have a picnic on the living room floor. I see nothing wrong with not asking for or getting a gift from your hubby, time together is priceless. So no, you're not the only one, and thank you for listening to me rant.

Yeah, i would prefer hugs and kisses if i want to save money and if i think i have everything i need already.Love from the people we love is the most precious gift we could get as a present.

I'm the same way as you. While it's nice to get a gift every now and then when money is tight that stuff just doesn't mean that much to you. I would much rather make sure my family is taken care of and happy then get a gift for my birthday.

I have done the same thing. When we were low on money We just did the free things too, it didn't hurt us in any way. I think you are doing the right thing. :)

I guess your hubby wants to get you a gift but he doesn't know what to get you.instead,he's asking you what'd you prefer.

I actually think you have the right idea, hugs and kisses are the best presents.

No, I really dont want anything for my birthday either, maybe an alcohlic drink but thats all. I would much rather buy something for the kids or the house.

Nope! I would much rather we save money (when it's short) than buy something that I don't really need just because it's my birthday. I wouldn't mind a gift though, maybe a massage or a day of no housework or something like that.