I feel the gift receiver has no obligation to the gift giver. I was forced to wear, eat and display awful things as a kid because I needs to show my everlasting appreciation. Now, l get to choose.

I’m not the artsy type, I’m a consumer. I gave my ex therapist gifts when I terminated. A year later, I saw they were displayed on her bookshelf. I was in her office three years later and I did not even think to look around the room and I had totally forgotten about the display.

During the holidays I was at my ex therapist house and the ornaments I gave over the years were on her Xmas tree. Her family did not know I was the former gift giving client. And, a piece of artwork I bought on my travels resides on her piano. If I go again and the things are not displayed I will be fine.