The End of Expensive Gifts For Women

According to Tony Collis who appears to be a relationship coach in Australia, the ‘rules’ of dating have become so complex that men are struggling and gifting is in its demise.
“I think a lot of men have the idea that the way to impress a woman, or the way to her heart is to take [...]

Controlled Giving

Definition: This is the gift given to you by someone that is spurred predominantly by feelings and thoughts of gaining or maintaining control in your life.
Now classic giving doesn’t fall under this domain. A controlled gift is one that comes with strings attached. It’s not coming from that nice, fuzzy place where you just want [...]

The Givers, Or Over-Givers

When it comes to relationships, we often talk about the whole issue of give and take, but do we know what that really means? I came across my friend who is frustrated as she has realised that she has a pattern of dating guys, who do an act of generosity and then she reciprocates by [...]

The Gifters

The holidays are finally over. This year I managed to collect a lot of loot. Well, more than I had imagined especially since I didn’t visit my family this year, nor did I send much their way because finances were tight. But it wasn’t only my family who showered me with gifts. An unexpected number [...]