Who said anything about 'buying'? Her children made her cards, which, to me, are even more worthwhile than something from a store. I make all my cards, and made some Christmas gifts as well.
Presenting something tangible that comes from the heart is what's being discussed-not cutting into one's budget.
As for weddings, while they do tend to get out of control, you do yours your way, some will do it their way-as long as it's to share the occasion of two souls joined-no one said you had to attend, participate or give a shit.
At some point in time, the girlfriend is going to wonder, when is he going to show his love,ie: give something because you want her to have a tangible reminder.
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Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.
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