Welcome back to Pochi Bubble Tea’s "Spill the Tea"! In this episode, we're spilling the tea on the ins and outs of gift etiquette in relationships. We'll be discussing the great gift debate: is it better to give a thoughtful gift or an expensive one? We'll dive deep into the pros and cons of both and give you our hot take on what really matters when it comes to showing love and appreciation for your significant other.

We'll also chat about gift expectations, because let's face it, they can get pretty complicated in relationships! Whether it's the pressure to give the "perfect" gift or the fear of not living up to your partner's expectations, we've got you covered on how to navigate these tricky waters. But what about when you're the one receiving a gift? Do you ever feel guilty about being celebrated or receiving expensive gifts from your partner? We totally get it and we'll share our tips for handling those feelings and finding ways to appreciate and accept the gifts given to us. Let's learn how to give and receive gifts with love, grace, and gratitude!

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The Price is NOT Always Right

Whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, or any holiday associated with gift giving, finding the perfect present for the one you love can be difficult to navigate. Should you go with something with a high-ticket price tag, or maybe something intimate and specialized to your partner? Megan, Sai, Ralph, and Malyn discuss their opinions on what types of gifts feel the most special to them, and how they approach holidays when gift giving can be a stressful matter. 

Expectations

Have you ever felt as though your partner expects certain gestures or gifts? Maybe you’ve been put in a high pressure situation where gift giving is the cause of all stress. In this episode, we explore the anxieties of “having” to fulfill your partner's expectations and how certain holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, hold a general expectation in themselves as to how they should be celebrated. From what we’ve discovered, communication is key in this area, and you’ll never be disappointed if your cards are all laid out on the table. 

Guilty Gifting

We know it can be stressful to acquire gifts for the ones you love the most, but how about being on the receiving end? Our hosts dive into feelings of guilt associated with being given gifts or celebrated, and how you may feel burdened or stressed when someone decides to go out of their way for you. As mentioned before, communication is extremely important for these feelings to subside, and setting proper boundaries with your partner about what is comfortable between the two of you can eliminate these feelings of being “too spoiled” or undeserving of their gestures.