A colleague told me he seldom gives presents to his fiance on her birthday..

@hh9905 (1275)
Malaysia
January 14, 2007 10:45pm CST
I was surprised. Reason for that: He didn't want to 'spoil' her with gifts on her birthday just in case in the future he's too busy to buy her a birthday present or accidentally forgot her birtday. But he said that he usually wishes her on her birthday. So, what do you say? I know I'd be sad if that happens to me.
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seewhy
@seewhy (231)
• Australia
15 Jan 07
That's awful! She sounds like a bit of a scrooge to me. I hope that she doesn't 'spoil' him either then. I think that's really sad. Giving presents to the people you love is so much fun!
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seewhy
@seewhy (231)
• Australia
15 Jan 07
Sorry... that should read that HE sounds like a bit of a scrooge, not her.
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hh9905
@hh9905 (1275)
• Malaysia
15 Jan 07
I thought of that too. Yeah, it's the giving part that's fun. My husband would actually take some time off from the office just to cook for me. Glad my hubby is not like him.
Debs_place
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
21 Feb 07
What a jerk, that man sounds like a selfish brat. I am sorry, people have PDAs and calendars and so many ways not to forget, it is unacceptable. Geez, I have gone to websites where i have ordered gifts months in advanced to be shipped on a specific date.
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hh9905
@hh9905 (1275)
• Malaysia
21 Feb 07
Yeah, it's unacceptable act. Anyway, the person who receives that gift must be really special and a very lucky person.
xcmatx
@xcmatx (173)
• United States
15 Jan 07
wow, well, i think that its really sad and selfish. I would always give presents to a fiance, girlfriend, or even a good friend on birthdays. Its what thoughtful people do.
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hh9905
@hh9905 (1275)
• Malaysia
15 Jan 07
yeah, selfish would be the right word for him. Seriously, i was totally shocked. I might asked him to read this postings so that he knows he should be more considerate at her fiance's feelings. After all, it's his love one, not just an ordinary friend.
mr_ular
@mr_ular (842)
• Malaysia
19 Feb 07
Oh my, what a selfish guy he is. Though i know he has he's own reasons for doing so, still it's just unacceptable to me. I think he ought to be more considerate of other people's feelings especially he's fiancee. I personally think this guy is lucky enough that his fiancee is still continuing her relationship with him and could stand his 'philosophy' towards birthday celebration. How i wish that his loved ones would celebrate his birthday and make he feel special on the day. Until then hopefully would he realize that it is important to celebrate other people's birthday too, especially his loved ones.
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marief2rnurse
@marief2rnurse (2704)
• United States
20 Feb 07
I would be sad as well. Your fiance should be the first to give you anything on this special day. He must be a cheapskate. How unthoughtful.
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hh9905
@hh9905 (1275)
• Malaysia
21 Feb 07
Oh not my fiance, it's my friend who doesn't give gifts to his fiance. My husband is a very thoughtful person. He's the best!