Should your husband still buy you a gift if you are both broke?

A gift can be a video, a letter, a picture, is the meaning not the cost

Ruby - 23yo - level 22 -

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I think that falls in the category of if it can be done and he wants to do it. It should be more about the desire to do for your partner than the cost. So he could still do something homemade that could be meaningful as a gift or if he can find a way to do it without putting you guys behind. But he has to want to do it just like you should want to do something for him. Making it a requirement is what could cause problems in the long run.

Andre - 33yo - level 21 -

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No, make a homemade gift, like make dinner for her.

Ric - 55yo - level 18 -

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If it don’t put you in a hole then it should be okay but there are thoughtful ways to do things without money

Corey Williams - 37yo - level 37 -

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Dick in a box

anonymous - 29yo - level 2 -

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Definitely not buying one, if you are broke.

Andrew - 24yo - level 18 -

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No, but maybe he could do something that he doesn't need to buy.

Don - 49yo - level 19 -

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Not all gifts are expensive so he could be creative and not spend money on a gift

Flor - 26yo - level 45 -

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Yes don't have to be expensive

melissa - 37yo - level 15 -

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No he should find a free one or make one.

Nicole - 44yo - level 15 -

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Ofcourse not! And you shouldn’t expect anything if you are broke. Priorities first!
You could give him a gift like homemade dinner, stay in movie night etc to show that he isn’t pressured in having to get you materialistic gifts.

Aimee - 26yo - level 49 -

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Absolutely yes. Even if it's as simple as a chocolate bar from a gas station. Means he was thinking of you.

Anna - 46yo - level 16 -

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I rather have his attention than any gift any day

Quintana - 43yo - in a relationship for 12 years - Married - 2 - Ceres ca, United States - level 11 -

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In my experience being broke makes for more thought out gifts. Pick wild flowers, get crafty. I doesn't take a lot of money to give a present. It's a matter of being mindful of the situation and the status of your account. In short yes you should still give a gift.

Stud - 44yo - level 41 -

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If you are broke then no. Both sides should be understanding of that. Why not spend some time together watching a movie? Or maybe cook a meal together? Any time spent together for who I'm with is a gift in itself. A gift is all about perspective

Dan - 28yo - level 17 -

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he is a gift to me already, He is the most treasured gift!

Obim - 27yo - level 27 -

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I don't think so. A gift is something from the heart not from a store. A simple gesture is enough for me.

Jennifer - 37yo - level 6 -

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No. There are plenty of ways you can show each other appreciation without spending money.

Crystal - level 5 -

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No

Shanna - 36yo - level 5 -

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He can easily write a poem or love letter

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A gift doesn't have to be something that costs money! It's not always about money. Think about quality time together a movie in cooking dinner together a massage at home something like that!

Kelsey - 30yo - level 12 -

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I think that he should at least do something to continuously make you feel special.

Jocelyn - 38yo - level 16 -

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Absolutely not he should make something an them gifts should be the best one anyways

Jessie - 29yo - level 9 -

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Don't purchase a gift. More like something from the heart. Spend time together. Go for a walk together. Sit and talk to each other. Give her a massage and vice versa. Do something for her that you'd wany done for you.

Jennifer - 44yo - level 1 -

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I know that some people’s love language is giving/receiving gifts, but In my opinion, you don’t have to spend money (or a lot of money) on a personal gift. Like a lot of people said already, it could be something like cooking a special dinner, making a card. Gifts can be a lot more than material things. If money is tight, then it might be worth it to skip on the gift purchase this year.

Lauren - 26yo - level 12 -

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I would say no because there is so much more to give in a relationship than gifts. I think that if the situation arises during a special occasion our simple acts towards one anther should be enough.

Paul - 42yo - level 9 -

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It's not about the price tag but rather about whether he or she tries for the gesture. So - yes!

Christian - 38yo - level 24 -

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No. There a things that dont cost a thing that would mean just as much!

Laura - 34yo - level 8 -

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Yes, a gift doesn’t have to be purchased. He can cook dinner or so do one of my chores and I’ll be happy with that.

Elsie - 55yo - level 22 -

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Something meaningful but doesn't break the bank

Wissam - 30yo - level 7 -

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Absolutely

Timothy - 46yo - level 21 -

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Obviously not...

Steve - 38yo - level 15 -

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It all depends on what it is a box of chocolates or a card or maybe flowers for under 10$ can change everything in a day

JA💲PERS - 33yo - in a relationship for 14 years - Married - 3 - Rochester Mills, United States - level 19 -

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Buy no but still give gifts now and then

Tim - 51yo - level 7 -

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If he knows you well enough, he can come up with something without spending money!

Ben - 40yo - level 21 -

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I think that he shouldn't buy a gift if money is super tight unless he worked an extra shift or sold something unneeded to get something special. It would be way better for him to make your day amazing with sweet actions.

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I dont think so. If you guys are struggling with money at the moment, it'd be better if he gave you something homemade, like cupcakes, a massage, a drawing etc.

Juli - 21yo - level 8 -

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There are gifts that dont cost money...like massages or helping with household chores

Debbie - 37yo - level 41 -

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No, but he could write you something or make you a special meal or give a special massage, or plan a netflix and chill night or you know anything else that is free and shows you that he cares. Gifts aren't the important thing, the feelings behind them are, and those feelings can be shown in more than just the material way. Make sense?

Nikki - 32yo - level 14 -

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I think it's the thought that counts and making somthing homemade is much more thoughtful and it comes from the heart

Tera - 38yo - level 24 -

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No

Jennifer - 50yo - level 48 -

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No, not buy you a gift. But non monetary gifts are awesome if you're broke!

Seneca - 24yo - level 19 -

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He doesn't necessarily have to buy something, it could be handmade and more personal

Jessica - 17yo - level 18 -

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Of course something cheap .. at least a card

Crystal - 40yo - level 43 -

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No. Just give them your time and attention. Watch a movie, give her a foot/back massage or draw her up a bath. No reason to spend money

Jordyn - 23yo - level 14 -

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The two horsemen of the relationship epocalypse are "being broke" and "shit / no sex".
Probs shouldn't be drunk- buying $1000 shoes for her when hundreds of thou in debt.
The shoes can be used a gavel to sentence my guilty ass!

Luke - 37yo - level 23 -

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Yes but meaningful gifts

Korey'e - 30yo - level 27 -

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Not a "store bought" gift but he can still do something nice for/with you that doesn't cost a thing! Usually much more enjoyable to me anyways

Kara - 43yo - level 19 -

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No need to spend any money and become further in debt. Instead, be creative and write a love note. Or make something from materials you already have at the house. It’ll probably mean more anyway.

Meredith - 42yo - level 19 -

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If nothing else such as bills k r other necessities are sue them i dont see the pronlem but if there are then that the priority!!

Riccardo - 39yo - level 2 -

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No and you should be understanding about it

Stephanie - 31yo - level 28 -

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Yes, give her a gift! But no, it doesn't have to cost much if anything. We still have the little bookshelf I made my wife for the first Christmas after we were married 30 years ago! I bought the lumber for nearly nothing from the cut pieces at Home Depot.

Brent - 52yo - level 6 -

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Love is the greatest gift of all.

Syreeta - 32yo - level 1 -

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It doesnt always need to be expensive.

Brando - level 8 -

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I would say homemade. Thatsvwhat i do. Ever read short story called "the gift of magi"

Paige - 23yo - level 1 -

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Money means nothing.. the perfect gift is priceless

Amonte - 25yo - level 3 -

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A very small gift ❤️

Tamycha Burrell - 27yo - level 18 -

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Up to him as there was after all a breakup.

Kyle - 28yo - level 12 -

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It's the thought and effort which counts. The same if it was a wife buying for the husband, price doesn't matter as long as there is emotion and sentimate behind the action.

Andrew - 27yo - level 7 -

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Yes. They find the money for other stuff so they should find the money for this.

Duane - level 22 -

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It depends...its always the thought, not the cost. Sometimes just a bite of chocolate is a very romantic gift.

Shalena - 51yo - level 39 -

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Read everyone's response on here, they are all right. That is your answer_

William - 28yo - level 25 -

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Probs not.. broke means not enough. A romantic gesture is is cheaper and more thoughtful.

Sabrina - 29yo - level 14 -

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If money is that much of a concern then the gift doesnt have to be from money.. he could make something..cook something.. write something..be above the material objects amd accept gifts of love in other ways .. u both should make it a thing this holiday to write yur gifts or make them up online but u get the point..good luck

Rene - 33yo - level 32 -

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Yes absolutely

Malachi - 43yo - level 17 -

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Yes because it shows her you still love and care about her

Harold mawyer - 40yo - level 18 -

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Gifts are free even when broke- homemade anything is worth more than commercialized items.

Shannon - 47yo - level 12 -

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NOT AS A REQUIREMENT, BUT IF HE CAN SWING ONE, HELL ABSOULETY!

Felicia - 31yo - level 10 -

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A homemade, thoughtful gift can be the best gift regardless of if you are broke or not.

Dustin Plumb - 40yo - level 44 -

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I would make a gift

angel - 48yo - level 8 -

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A gift doesn’t have to cost money. It can be hand made, a poem or something just to say I was thinking of you

Erin - 40yo - level 11 -

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No make a gift at home

Shannon - 34yo - level 36 -

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Send me a kiss on the postcard

Hanna - 46yo - level 5 -

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Yes

Mary - 40yo - level 10 -

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It shouldn't be expected because that would make it so that a person takes it for granted. Things like this should never be taken for granted

Sabrina - 40yo - level 32 -

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Not necessarily buy! This has happened with me and my husband a lot when we were younger and sometimes it’s best to receive something from the heart! Not many men know how to five something heart felt so enjoy it if he offers it

Leslie - 45yo - level 3 -

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No

Ashley - 27yo - level 2 -

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No not at all

Neecee - 43yo - level 14 -

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Just his time should be good enough

Kelsey - level 5 -

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Yes, it doesn’t have to cost anything but being thoughtful means everything

Antoinette - 37yo - level 10 -

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All depends on the occasion. Christmas, birthday, absolutely. Just a random gift...no. But if you are broke, get your tired ass out there and get that paper.

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Being broke requires getting a bit more creative in your gift giving, but if it is how you receive love (through gifts) then yes, most definitely. No one needs to break the bank but there are many ways to give a gift on a budget.

Hannah - 30yo - level 1 -

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It's more of the thought that's behind it. Being broke just means the gift has to be creative or meaningful to her. Making her breakfast in bed or a nice dinner could be an idea.

Cristen - 37yo - level 18 -

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It’s time to make it really romantic with very little financial outlay

Quite often it’s not the cost but the thought gone into it

Mark - 47yo - level 9 -

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Depends on what you consider a gift cus I could put a bow on anything 😉

Mike - 34yo - level 1 -

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Buy? No. Absolutely not. He can make a gift or give an act of service

Katrina - 41yo - level 35 -

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No the gift does not mean spending money. Make something rather it's a card or letter anything. It's the thought that counts to me and the effort not how much money is spent

Cheyenne - 28yo - level 18 -

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He should use wisdom, a gift from the heart (homemade) would be best in my opinion.

Haley - 28yo - level 8 -

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No. That’s not what’s best for you both. A gesture is better than a gift.

Cindy - 51yo - level 43 -

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A day of him pampering u at home...

Nikki - 36yo - level 10 -

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Yes

Eve - level 7 -

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There is no need to buy a gift when you can make or do things that are free- pick some flowers, light a candle and make a nice dinner, write a love letter- and actually these things are so much nicer and more thoughtful!

Melodie - 35yo - level 9 -

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Only if it's really cheap

Derreck - 40yo - level 4 -

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That seems like something you'll have to figure out together. Ideally, you can discuss it and agree on a course of action. A handmade gift, an IOU for a massage from him, or the gift of his time, etc, could be a great alternative if gifts are important to you but money is tight. It may be helpful to remember that being broke now doesn't mean you'll be broke forever, so it doesn't mean he'll never get you anything ever. And if you can emotionally accept that skipping the gift doesn't mean he loves you less, that would be great. But if you can't, that's something to discuss lovingly ahead of time: better to be honest than resent the situation later.

Christine - 29yo - level 48 -

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My partner and I are from different countries so have vastly different incomes. I really enjoy buying her gifts (even when I can’t really afford it) but she always reacts better to the stuff I make her over the stuff I buy her. It’s more difficult for her to buy me things, but whatever she does buy she personalises it which just makes it more special and I love it.
Think of how you can have a gift that isn’t monetary based, or, if having a bought gift is really important to you both, discuss beforehand what gifts (and prices) would be appropriate for the both of you <3

Mia - 26yo - level 44 -

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There are plenty of gifts that can be given that are free. One of my favorite to receive is his time and attention.

Michelle - 39yo - level 29 -

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Not a piece of jewelry or monetary gift but if youd like something there is plenty he can still do. A massage.. a night at the beach watching the sunset. A drawing

Derek - 50yo - level 35 -

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Can a small one especially if there's a actual need that's useful

Tabitha - 35yo - level 15 -

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No I don't expect my husband to buy me a gift of we can't afford it. That is part of the Sarah realities of life and priorities. They come first and I have more respect for my husband for taking care of our priorities over a senseless gift that is possible bought in Vein.

Cindy - 50yo - level 1 -

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No, as a matter of fact, my girl and I enjoy gifts from the heart more than purchased gifts, because that's exactly what they are...gifts from the heart.

Sean - 54yo - level 30 -

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Nah

Bryan - 35yo - level 5 -

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