Obviously, you've probably all got ideal relationships where the thoughtful gifts and compliments flow unchecked, and your affections can't be bought, but in Sniggers dysfunctional world of mutual recrimination and one-sided harangues on the nature of love and respect, DH will usually heft his carcass to the flower shop only on the realisation he's been a prize mule.
So, two weeks ago, an opportunity arose for DH to abase himself and sidle bashfully into the house bearing gifts and muttering 'I didn't know it would bug you that much'.
Yesterday, I had to point out to him that in my world, there is a shelf-life to the feelgood factor engendered by such acts of consideration.
For me, it's roughly:
Flowers - 7 days general goodwill, or up to 10 'mentions' (you know, the "Do you like your flowers, then", just after you've pointedly placed the hoover in his hand)
Chocolates - Two days forgiveness if he doesn't eat any, three hours if he does.
Jewellery - Beautific glowing smiles and peace to all men, not just him, for, ooh, at least a month, with occasional resurrections of cheer when said item is actually worn.
So, as DH feels a gift of repentance should keep on giving, am I alone in my materialism?
Can you be bought? How long for?