Is it pressure to ask whether your so bought an Xmas gift?

I never buy expensive gifts just practical things you can open on the day and use throughout the year.
People might say that's crap but I'm not rich and I hate pointless gifts.
Xmas is my favourite time of the year and I want you to feel special.
So I ask to make sure they know Im thinking of them and yes I do expect them to consider me.

If all else fails buy me chocolate...
I love it... People rarely think of it but I'm an addict just not anything with nuts unless it's Toblerone...

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Threepio

I don't look at gifts as something that needs to be reciprocated.... So IDK .... I guess I too, fall into the PRACTICAL GIFTS group..

This year:
My SO told me she needs a new cel phone. So I'm going to let her pick out what she wants at our cel carrier and I will use my "mad money" (we both get an equal 'no questions asked' allowance every two weeks) to pay for it.

My son has told me he wants a PS-5. But I have already ordered a bunch of themed apparel for him. So he won't be getting a PS-5 from me this year. Besides, he has an income that allows him to buy one himself if he really wants one.

What will I get:.... Probably nothing as that has been the norm in for many years in the past ... and TBH I'm fine with that.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Threepio to get nothing oooh no...
I would kinda suggest something... Like new socks.
It's nice to have something to open.
I haven't really splashed out. I bought mum a scarf. Because I haven't a clue as to what to get her.

Threepio

@Mellowgirl Well TBH... I'm kind of sick of the "commercialization" of Christmas. Not that I am very religious (or religious at all...lol) but I think the need for a 'shopping frenzy' to provide "gifts" takes away from the true meaning of the holiday.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@Threepio opening something practical usbr commercial. It's a gesture to show you're thought of and something you'll put to good use for the majority of the year hopefully