The author recounts how financial constraints led her and her husband, Chris, to eliminate gift-giving altogether. Instead, they agreed to channel their resources into travel experiences, believing that these create richer memories than material presents. They now indulge in self-gifting and celebrate each other through shared adventures, consistent with their philosophy of prioritizing experiences over possessions. Sentimental cards remain cherished, yet the couple continues to enjoy spontaneous purchases for daily needs without the pressure of special occasions, which they find increasingly humorous in their journey together through marriage.
"We stopped getting gifts out of financial necessity. Eventually, I proposed that we do away with them completely. Why bother?"
"It's become a running joke. 'Happy Valentine's Day!' I told Chris, as I climbed onto a Jet Ski on Lake Taupo in mid-November."
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