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Sounds like you should treat yourself to something nice for a change Julie.

....greedy? it sounds like you cared for others, not yourself 

....you will be rewarded when and where it really counts

It's not being greedy, more like needy. No offense meant, but do you want a gift just for the sake of having a gift, or do you want someone to care about you/your feelings enough to be thoughtful?

David was all about himself in his marriage; expecting him to be thoughtful of a caregiver/friend seems out of his wheelhouse. 

If people like or care about you they generally show it with presents,,if they do not then they do not give anything..it is a bit like getting a kick in the teeth,,but something i learnt at an early age,,mostly i find the problem is me,,so i just suck it up and say stiff..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<.. 

I think it's ok to want to feel like you're having a Christmas 

On the way...get them quick before Shutterstock takes them back!   :)

Perhaps you could buy him something to create a gift for you.....give him a deadline of say....Valentine's Day?

jhharlan my sister's husband is something like that.  He claims he does not like celebrating Christmas.  So my sister told me yesterday that she used his credit card and bought herself a bunch of gifts off QVC and for others too.  And told him thank you. I was at their house and he just shrugged his shoulders.  Well what can you do.  Don't get frustrated. Appreciate the good in him, forget the bad.  If he wants to go to therapy good.  If not, that's ok too.  Be happy yourself, my dear!!!  My theory is, if I'm walking, talking, breathing and driving, every day is a great day.

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