Do you buy little gifts for your spouse/or partner every once in awhile?
By Dominique25
@Dominique25 (9464)
United States
January 5, 2012 11:15am CST
Usually when a couple first starts dating they buy gifts for one another. Whether it's sending flowers or some other gift. And a person is generally very happy to receive such gifts. However after time when a couple has been dating awhile or gets married they stop getting one another gifts. I'm not talking about those times of year when people generally gifts like during the holidays or for valentines day. I'm talking about other times of the year when it's just to say you care. Has this been true in your case? Are you one of those awesome persons who still makes time to do this.
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11 responses
@suni51 (3429)
• India
6 Jul 12
In my cases my wife is a woman who is happy with all kind of gifts. That depends on my pocket position that I decide to buy for her costly or small gifts but whenever she plans for me she does not look at money although some times she spends more than she should.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
27 Jul 12
Yeah I agree that most of the time it depends on how much we have as well. I was able to take my husband away for a weekend trip. It was costly from our budget standpoint. But we haven't went on a trip in awhile. So when we did go we were happy about it. He had a good time and was glad that I did that for him.
@Kalebtheman (530)
• India
6 Jan 12
i used to buy my gf teddy bears and i miss yu cards.now that she has ditched me , am saving that money.lol
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
8 Jan 12
I'm glad that you are saving your money. Now you can use it to buy things that you want. It's always nice to be able to buy something that we like for ourselves. It probably doesn't happen very often but when it does we are happy about it. Teddy bears and cards are very sweet.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
6 Jan 12
Yes, i do buy my husband something once in a while, if i have extra money. I would sometimes buy him a new shorts or a new brief. or his favorite food.
He too, would sometimes bring home an ice cream for us to eat while watching Tv after dinner. Or it would be a shirt that a client gave him but i like it, so he would give it to me. Or it would be my favorite food.
This little gestures assures us, that we do care and love each other despite our many many years of marriage.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
10 Apr 12
I'm glad that you buy your husband gifts. It is such a nice thing for us to do. It is a good thing to do. I think that it is even more important to show these types of gestures to one another after a couple has been married for some time. You two keep up the good work.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
10 Apr 12
Yes, we do that to each other, if we have extra budget after providing for all our needs and the medical expenses of our daughter.
They may be inexpensive, but it is the gesture that actually counts, Dominique. 
@leighcee13 (32)
• Philippines
6 Jan 12
I admit I'm not that thoughtful, but yes there are times that I feel like showing gratitude to the special person who has been my sunlight for quite a while. He's crazy about books, so most of the time I buy books whenever i feel like he might like it. It felt good most of the time when i can see him smile, over something seen as a little gesture :DD
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
8 Jan 12
I'm glad that you do this for your boyfriend. I'm sure it makes you feel so good when you know how happy he is. I wish my husband liked books, lol. His ideas for gifts are so big. Like a new tv or things that cost a great deal of money. I'm trying to work on getting little ideas out of him for small things that I can get for him as gifts. Right now I'm working on saving to get him a book set for his Mcat test. I think he will appreciate that and a video game that he wants.
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
5 Jan 12
Me and my husband have been married for almost 2 years now and we still gets for each others but most of the time we are together when the other gets something. My husban will tell me he is going to get me something and help pick something out or I'll do the same. Right now gifts for my husband is tattoos we like getting little odds and ends for our daughter.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
6 Jan 12
I'm glad that you and youour husband still do this. I think for the most part my husband and I are always buying each other food things. Lol we just love food and all the variety. I like to take him to chinese since he loves chinese food. He also loves coffee and can drink it any time of the day. So I'm always getting him coffee or his favorite shake. Sometimes very rarely :) he will buy me jewelry or perfume. He also likes a lot of big things. Like he wants a flat screen tv and a new guitar. I'm hoping to be able to surprise him with a little help on getting a guitar. The flat screen I'm not to much concerned with since he will be going to college next year and will not have a lot of free time for tv.
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
9 Jan 12
I love getting food as a gift too. I get my husband his favorite candy bar. He'll get me all kind of food I like . Some times coffee from Starbucks.
@squallming (1775)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 12
I am one of them that still buy little gifts for my girlfriend once in a while. The reason is that I want her to be happy, so once in a while even though there isn't any special occasion, but I would buy something like key chains, bracelet etc to give her. I like to see how happy she is when she received the gifts. Sometimes I will bring her to some other cities for a few days trip. We visit places, spend time together etc.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
9 Apr 12
I'm glad to hear that. Keep doing that. It is such a wonderful thing to do. Everyone likes to receive gifts. Especially when it comes from someone that we love and that loves us. Yeah small things like that means a lot. I'm sure that she is very happy when you do these things for her. Keep it up!
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
11 Apr 12
I'm glad that you send each cards. The thoughts behind the actions mean a lot. I also hope that with time you will be able to buy each other little gifts. It's nice receiving gifts when we are able to afford it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@jordq7 (576)
• Philippines
6 Jan 12
Hi there Dominique25!!
I can say that showing your partner that he is important in whatever way and whenever you can is a necessity when it comes to a relationship.You must put into mind mind that you have to find ways to be more desirable in the eyes of your partner every time becoz this is your responsibility.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
6 Jan 12
I wish I could, but I guess it is more of how your treat the person. No point buying gifts and treat the person badly. It is like making up for wrongs.
We agreed not to buy unless we first discuss if it is a need or a want.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
9 Apr 12
It is a good thing to agree about buying gifts especially if things are tight. That way finances are wasted. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it. Have a great day.
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
5 Jan 12
very nice to make gifts surprises then we show our love.
because each small gift is a gesture to the person next to us.
I make gifts when you collect some money and I can not afford even if you have high income every month I bought something.
so for me making gifts emnogo helpful and pleasant thing.
nice day!
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
11 Apr 12
I agree with you. It is so nice for us to show our love to those individuals who are special to us. It definitely is a nice gesture as well. I'm glad that you make gifts when money is tight. That also gives more meaning when we give gifts to others. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it.
@Supernhjm (13)
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6 Jan 12
yeah we have been together for 8 years and i still enjoy buying cute little things for my partner. Expensive stuff sometimes for special occasions but out of nowhere gifts are usually reasonable and cute :D Back then i did handmade stuff but as i am getting old, i am not patient and creative enough to sit and think of complicated sweet things to make, so i try to look for either cute or funny gifts instead :D i personally think giving gifts is a powerful means to maintain a healthy relationship. After all everyone needs some romance in the loved ones to keep them from seeking it from someone else :)
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
10 Apr 12
That is awesome that you two have been together that long. It is such a wonderful accomplishment. I too think that gifts that are surprises are great. I agree with you. Giving gifts does a lot for a relationship. It does reaffirm that the couple are still in love and consider the feelings of the other partner. That they still know the things that they like and enjoy. You make a good point. It is best to keep the romance in a relationship or being in want of love and affection can cause problems.
