[Poggio]

So I come from a family were gifts are a continual disapointment. All my life my family never had money on my birthday and only once did I actually get something I wanted because my mom was feeling flashy. One year while my sister got a 180gig ipod my brother a new stereo, I got groceries because I needed them back at my dorm. (about 40 bucks worth). And just last year I had to hear the words. "Oh I was going to get you a kindle because I know how much you love to read but I thought these shoes would be better"

I know that spending time with a loved one and all that jazz is amazing but honestly I appreciate a well thought out gift more some times. It shows you know the person, and if you can honestly pick out something they love and make them truly smile that is a good friend. My best christmas was last year. I mean I was having an extremely shitty christmas day to the point where I wanted to cry. I went to see my friend and she hands me a bag and just goes "Open it" And it was the very thing I had wanted or a long time. I can't repay something like that but she said making me happy was all she wanted.

I would say feel disappointed but not like you are a horrible person. You have expectations and I suppose your boyfriend will have to learn them.