Giving and recieving gifts

I have a problem giving and recieving gifts, it just doesnt feel like a normal thing to do. I feel like i have to act or be a certain way or im obligated to do something. Its difficult to process it, anyone else have similiar issue 

Parents
  • In my case it's usually me being perplexed and having to pretend I'm happy with the gift I got (jewellery or cosmetics) but if it's related to my special interest,  then I can't take me hands and eyes off of it and everyone knows, I'm really happy.

    I heard quite often that tge gifts from me made someone happy. Maybe it's because I observe and see the details. I don't notice, that someone is sad, but I do notice, that someone likes gadgets or what type of jewellery etc.

    As a kid I was very excited about encyclopedias. I don't like parties gifts etc.

Reply
  • In my case it's usually me being perplexed and having to pretend I'm happy with the gift I got (jewellery or cosmetics) but if it's related to my special interest,  then I can't take me hands and eyes off of it and everyone knows, I'm really happy.

    I heard quite often that tge gifts from me made someone happy. Maybe it's because I observe and see the details. I don't notice, that someone is sad, but I do notice, that someone likes gadgets or what type of jewellery etc.

    As a kid I was very excited about encyclopedias. I don't like parties gifts etc.

Children
  • I feel this sooo much- everyone says I’m really easy to buy for because I am very vocal about my special interests and so everyone knows what I like ! 

    also I like the explanation of being aware of the details… I can’t remember the big things but I can remember seeing that their slippers had a hole in them and they mentioned getting new ones!