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'Gendered' Holidays and Expensive Gifts from Your Partner - it's not always what it seems!
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In this episode of Blindian Brown Girls, Tanya and Dr. Aumatma dive deep into the world of gift-giving and the (fun) stress that often comes with it. We're talking about whether there are more holidays where 'men' feel the pressure to give gifts than 'women' do, and how these traditions play out in our lives.
We'll chat about the emotional rollercoaster of receiving expensive gifts from your partner – why it can be tricky, and what those gifts really mean. Plus, we’re getting real about kids' birthday parties, their gift expectations, and the whole culture of giving presents to kids. Are we raising little gift monsters or teaching gratitude?
Key Topics:
- Are guys more often the gift-givers on holidays?
- How society shapes our gift-giving habits.
- What do gifts really say about our relationships?
- How do we each value and interpret gifts?
- Why pricey presents can be a mixed bag of emotions.
- The psychological side of receiving extravagant gifts.
- When did birthday parties become SO expensive?
- Managing kids' high expectations and entitlement.
- Balancing fun and materialism with your kids
- How different people view holidays.
- The role of culture and personal experiences in shaping holiday traditions.
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