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I was shocked yesterday when my girlfriend expressed that she thought it was weird that I give a gift AND a card for Christmas, birthdays, etc. (I’m not talking about the generic “Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours” courtesy cards, I’m talking people you’re close with and exchange gifts with.

I was taught to always buy a card to accompany the gift, and that the card and it’s sentiment is more important than the gift. And when receiving a gift, I was raised to read the card first, take in what’s written in it, and thank the giver, before even opening the present (upon doing so, I’d then thank them for the gift).

In her world, cards are just something you give if you’re not exchanging a gift with someone, just an acknowledgement. If you’re giving a gift, an additional card is unnecessary, unless it’s something like cash or a gift card. And she asked me if I had ever noticed her family doesn’t give me cards with my Christmas gifts, and I guess I haven’t, haha.

I’m not offended by it or anything, I just was surprised because I thought my way was standard. And she said the same, and we’re both questioning it now because we both have small families and subsequently small gift-exchanging circles.

So I’m curious what all of you folks think. Do you give a card AND a gift? Or a card OR a gift? I guess I’m primarily concerned with opinions of people from North American countries/cultures that I’d be around, it might be totally different elsewhere, but all opinions are welcome👍

I have been very nostalgic lately. I tend to reminisce about the past, which may be unhealthy at times. I was telling my fiance today how time has flown by so fast, it seems difficult to digest.

It blows my mind that many of my peers and even those who I even remember as younger kids are now parents with children of their own. I have mixed feelings. I wouldn't trade my fiance and maturation for a time machine, but I do cherish some great memories and miss those (whether pets or former loved ones) who have passed.

I was watching old episodes of Rugrats tonight and remembered my childhood and the time I got my Rugrats in Paris Soundtrack CD as a kid. I can still recall that soundtrack and miss it. Kids shows were the absolute best in the 90s and 2000s. Children's shows today do not even compare to the magnitude of greatness and creativity like past ones. Hands down.

I will admit that I often look at my past with rose-colored glasses, and I had my fair share of problems in my childhood. Although, I miss the simpleness.

What are your thoughts?

i did this cause i felt like there was no other option at this time , i just didn't feel good about being there and could not get along with the staff after the things they did to be. or that they did with other customers when i was present.

so was like i just can't be in that place for the time being , i have no idea if they even care or not that i haven't been in for a month