Exchanging gifts, while fun in theory, offers endless potential for aggravation: Thronging crowds, ransacked stores, confusion, indecision, cash depletion and, finally, the belated knowledge that you bought the wrong thing.<\/p>\n
And even worse, perhaps, is receiving a spousal gift that you wouldn’t buy for your worst enemy. Well, maybe for your worst enemy, but only if it’s on sale.<\/p>\n
But there is a cure for the holiday gift blues. Just substitute this agreement for those subtle hints — the ones that are always either missed or misconstrued. Then kiss that Returns Counter good-bye. This year’s gifts are for keeps.<\/p>\n
AGREEMENT <\/strong>entered into this ___________ (Date) by Husband and Wife, hereafter called “Couple.”<\/p>\n WHEREAS<\/strong>, Couple often argues over ill-chosen gifts; and<\/p>\n WHEREAS<\/strong>, a gift giving agreement may save Couple’s marriage and\/or reduce return trips to the mall.<\/p>\n NOW, THEREFORE<\/strong>, Couple hereby agrees to these provisions:<\/p>\n GIFTS FOR WIFE:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Self-serving gifts shall be avoided. For example, Husband shall not buy Wife the following:
\na. Chocolate when Wife is on a diet.
\nb. Tight clothing meant to encourage Wife to diet.
\nc. Anything transparent.<\/p>\n