Our very 1st Christmas, as Newlyweds. I saved up and bought Sears nicest vacuum.
Cost almost a weeks take home pay.
Christmas morning, i am like a 8 yr old again. Cannot wait for her to open that gift.
She does, turns to me and CRIES, you bought me something for HOUSEWORK?!
Not only was she genuinely PISSED but she was going to let me know about,
in a manner I would NEVER forget.
So, before she could build heself up into a head of steam, I calmly told her:
I swear to you, you will never again be disappointed, with any gift, from me, ever again.
I got up and left the room.
That was almost 40 years ago and she has never again had to face that disappointment
because I ain't never bought another Anniversary, Birthday, Valentines day, Christmas ,
whatever the heck they got a hallmark card for type of event, gift since.
Valentines Day was the next event.
After Supper, it started to dawn on her.
She asked, outright, if I got her anything.
Nope.
Not even a Hallmark Card?
Nope. I do not lie.
I told you that I loved you & asked you to marry me.
I gave an Oath to Love, Honor and Cherish and I will until my dying day.
... and I will damn sure keep my word about pissing you off with a gift, that cost me, dearly, and you do not appreciate.
Buy what you want and I will do the same.
Try to 'hurt' me, with what you buy;
you will return it and start getting an allowance, for your own checking account.
Been almost 40 years, now, and we hardly ever fight, about anything.
Discuss, sure, but rarely argue.
Going to post that Meme to my Facebook page.
Thanks
PS
If you ask, nicely, will tell you the secret to never arguing.