"Obligatory present-giving among adults can go away. I strongly dislike forced gifts, those annual events where I am forced to judge what someone wants, what the right price point is, what the exact tenor of our relationship implies, etc."
"Joyfully and thoughtfully chosen, spontaneous gifts are as meaningful as obligatory impersonal presents."
"Forbidden love is hot. The very secrecy creates an intense intimacy that can't be matched."
"Try imagining the object of your infatuation doing unpleasant man things like smelling bad, getting in bad moods, never listening to you or getting the point, leaving messes."
Obligatory gift-giving among adults can be burdensome and impersonal. Spontaneous gifts, inspired by genuine thought, are more meaningful. The joy of finding a gift that resonates with someone, regardless of the occasion, is emphasized. Additionally, the intensity of forbidden love is acknowledged, suggesting that imagining the flaws of an infatuation can help in moving on. The importance of maintaining anonymity in submissions is also noted.
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