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By *ent in Black OP Man
over a year ago

Silsden

Now you’re an adult do you still expect Christmas gifts? Or are you a grownup about it?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I expect gifts and if I don't get them I scream until I do...

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I want...

And I stamp my foot until I get it!!

Honestly, not bothered at all. For me it is all about the kids.

Christmas is theirs.

Jo.Xx

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

I’m not that much of a fan of big gifts. I always feel uncomfortable receiving them. I like little thoughtful ones but I’m an emotional emu so always cry if they’re too thoughtful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nah im not fussed. As long as the kids are happy. My best gift is when every one is fed and happy and wants a nap, leaving me to wash up and drink baileys in peace

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I buy my own gifts, wrap them and make the kid write the label.

I get what I want and feel spoiled rotten all the same. Anything extra from anyone else is a bonus.

As an adult I realise Christmas is horribly expensive and so I’d rather just receive a card with a lovely message.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I actively enjoy receiving gifts. I'm not Eartha Kitt wanting Santa to "slip a sable under the tree" a bar of chocolate wrapped in pretty paper or something someone has made is such a pleasure. I enjoy giving gifts too, especially if it's something a person really wants.

I can't see a problem with enjoying it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate getting gifts because I pretty much never like them. The fault is with me- I don't even know what to buy for myself so how could anyone else.

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By *ecky and justCouple
over a year ago

Godalming

I derive way more pleasure from giving gifts.

The look on peoples faces.

I’m actually a bit embarrassed when I receive gifts, especially if there’s people watching me open them.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

The last few years the kids have bought me a few smellies like Dove and a couple of boxes of Maltesers, I don’t need anything so I tell them to just spend a fiver

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

On Holibobs

I save up and buy my own at Xmas then I get exactly what I want

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got my presents last night with the new emojis.

I've never been this happy in months.

What a sad life I live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy giving thoughtful gifts, and at times "quirky". As someone else said, I'm not really keen on being watched while opening mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dont mind giving, hate receiving.

Oh that's lovely, always wanted one of those. Boxing day? In the bin!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dont mind giving, hate receiving.

Oh that's lovely, always wanted one of those. Boxing day? In the bin!!

I must be soft, I have a box in wardrobe with all those kind of presents

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cue violins...hardly had any decent Christmas's as a kid due to a very poor household in a very poor community and didn't know any different so it's made me into somebody pretty unneedy or aspirational towards the material.

It's all about the kids surely though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dont mind giving, hate receiving.

Oh that's lovely, always wanted one of those. Boxing day? In the bin!!

Send that massive telly back then shall I?

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Dont mind giving, hate receiving.

Oh that's lovely, always wanted one of those. Boxing day? In the bin!!

Send that massive telly back then shall I?

And I've bought him a Porsche as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dont mind giving, hate receiving.

Oh that's lovely, always wanted one of those. Boxing day? In the bin!!

Send that massive telly back then shall I?

And I've bought him a Porsche as well

You have the telly, I'll have the Porsche?

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I have Children who are still honest when you give them their Christmas presents. So if they don’t like it, they’ll tell you

I’m sure we all have had this

However when the opposite happens and they love their present, that’s when you as an adult, understand why it’s better to give than receive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got my son, my mum, siblings and my health. I've got everything I need.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Lanzarote

I prefer giving presents. If i got none it would not bother me.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I enjoy, but I don't expect. I only get annoyed (but keep it to myself) when there's not reciprocity.

I definitely enjoy giving to people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always get something from santa. If I've been good

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I enjoy, but I don't expect. I only get annoyed (but keep it to myself) when there's not reciprocity.

I definitely enjoy giving to people."

Huge difference in enjoying and expecting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have an agreement with my Mum that we don't buy presents just because it's a special occasion. If there's something either of us would like during the year, we'll treat the other one then.

I'm going to sound old now, but the best present anyone could give me is their time. I've spent too long this year on my own thanks to CoVid and craving the company of my family.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Dont mind giving, hate receiving.

Oh that's lovely, always wanted one of those. Boxing day? In the bin!!

Send that massive telly back then shall I?

And I've bought him a Porsche as well

You have the telly, I'll have the Porsche? "

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Ive actually said no gifts this year

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I bloody love presents, giving and receiving - I love the fact that someone has thought about me.

I like to put a lot of thought into the gifts I give people, and my friends are of a similar mindset - little meaningful things mean the world to me.

For the family who really don't put any thought into it I've managed to steer them more towards charitable donations over the years (pointless wasting money just for the sake of handing over something gift-wrapped). It really is the thought that counts with me, but it counts for a lot.

I look around my home and everywhere I look is something I've been given, little reminders of all the love I have in my life.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I like to give and receive.

But i like to buy gifts at any time of year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Now you’re an adult do you still expect Christmas gifts? Or are you a grownup about it?"

You wasn’t raised right if you grew up expecting gifts from others; At this age I am more concerned about buying gifts for children and Watching joy it brings to them... Not saying I would reject the gift. Haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It don’t matter to me if I don’t .. always nice but no !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just want to be top of someones list for a change

Because they care, not because of what they can get out of me

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a complete fussy sod plus I don't need (or want) anything in particular

I would prefer people not buy me gifts, as I rarely utilise them or like them

I always think they should keep hold of their money or spend it on someone who appreciates gifts

It has been a source of aggravation with previous partners who wanted to buy me stuff

Thankfully, the current one is as miserable and awkward as I am, so it works out great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do enjoy getting gifts from family, they know me so well and always get perfect gifts. However i get most pleasure out of giving gifts

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By *ornyhappyCouple
over a year ago

perth

For me Christmas is much more about spending time with the people who matter to me than about the material gifts. I do really enjoy carefully choosing & giving thoughtful presents to loved ones though.

Started my wrapping this morning

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I prefer to buy them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just want to be top of someones list for a change

Because they care, not because of what they can get out of me"

This is all I want too

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I have 6 kids and 3 grandkids all working so I get lots of pressies! I dont expect them mind ! They even make me a stocking ! Nice to b spoilt ! One of them has got me one of those all singing dancing watches ! X

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

I spoil my daughters. I love seeing their faces when they open their presents.

I love receiving presents but never expect them.

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