Failed Creation wrote:LaughingKookaburra wrote:I get abused when I get asked what I want for Xmas, birthdays ect. I actually want nothing. A couple drinks, day off with the ones I love is more than enough....
Spot on, and that's how I feel about weddings too. If I actually wanted something, I'd have gone out and bought it already. If I couldn't afford it, I'd wait.
Occasions like birthdays, Christmas, weddings etc should be about the gathering of people to celebrate that particular person/occasion/couple etc. At least, that's all I ask for those times.
I always start with, "I really don't need anything - just come."
If they keep pressing I eventually say, "A Ferrari."
Then I watch their faces for a few moments before restating that a present is not needed as I already have everything I want other than the Ferrari.