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I totally agree. Kind of related - I also don't understand the importance placed on anniversaries of "bad" events either (deaths in the family, etc.)

I think that's a better way of putting it. That describes how I feel too. I despise the expectations as if it's such a big deal! I mean come on mate...

Agreed, if I want something, I will just either get it.. or ask for it. No need to stress. I sometimes wonder how society decided that making people who love you feel stress is a good thing.

Maybe it is just that I feel kind of awkward in that way.