00:00Gift giving, otherwise known as the endless headache around special occasions that often leads to disappointment regardless of us all
00:07knowing it's the thought that counts.
00:10Glam reiterates that gift giving can often highlight the disparity in your relationship, whether that's down to a wage gap,
00:16according to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make 84% of what men make, or whether it's a simple
00:22expectation versus reality situation.
00:25The site reports, what may be considered inexpensive for one person may seem almost unattainable for another, and therefore someone
00:34is always left feeling like they can't meet their partner's standard of gift giving, or it creates gift guilt.
00:40The best thing to do? Set gift expectations that are attainable for both parties. Basically, level the playing field. This
00:48may mean you need to get creative. Explain how the disparity makes you feel.
00:52Communication is always key. Speaking of communication, it's okay to speak different love languages. And just remember, gift giving is
01:01not a competition. The bigger the package doesn't always mean the greater the love.
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