lol. this is kinda of funny to me since i would quickly buy my family members anything they want(that i could afford), then when it comes for me to buy something for my self; it takes a couple of hours sometimes a day to convince myself to buy it.

 

 

I buying gifts for people. It's a creativity challenge for me. On the other hand, I was raised to be very independent, so it's still sometimes awkward receiving gifts...I said sometimes.

 

When it comes to gifts, I get satisfaction from both. However, outside of material things I don't know if anything beats genuinely helping someone unsolicited and getting a "thank you" in return.

 

I like both ways.

Have to consider that the person giving you a gift is going to feel good if you like it and appreciate it, so in a sense, you are giving them something in return anyway.

 

in all honesty, i have rarely received a gift that i really liked. so it ends up being a burden trying to show appreciation to the person who gave it.

giving is nearly the most pure, close to altruistic action you can take, so it's hard to find fault with it. unless it's the tax evading kind of charity.

i only wish i had the ability to give more.

 

I agree with everyone in here. Also, sometimes the best things in life you can give are free.

 

Yes, giving is precious, especially for a good cause (see my signature). I think I've given to children's charities more than all of you COMBINED, but that's just my assumption. But I don't think I'm far off because I think most of you are cheap, selfish bastards.

 

When I was little I always loved to recieve gifts (what kid didn't?!) but now as I have matured, I much prefer giving then recieving. I look forward to my gfs bday / xmas to give my gift, whatever it may be.