Which do you prefer?
Quality Time
- or -
Expensive Gifts
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QT all the way. I don’t need any more stuff.
I like having some QT every now and then. I guess memories last longer than gifts. But if someone offered QT or a trip to Vegas…well lets just say I hope it’s not them testing my love!
Quality time … expensive gifts make me uncomfortable. I’m not sure what that says about me …
As the single mother of a preschooler, quality time is virtually nonexistent. So I’d say expensive gifts! I’m also happy with the “little things,” but I admit to being a bit materialistic, and because I always do for my daughter first, I’m thrilled when someone buys me something nice that I wouldn’t dream of buying for myself.
For people that have more money than time, it would mean a lot more for them to give you their time than to have their assistant/shopping service/whatever send you a pricey gift at whatever important gift-giving date. It’s a scenario I’ve found myself in a few times, so yeah, I’ll take the quality time, thanks.
It depends on the person. If I love the man then I’d take quality time, but if its just from any ol’ man, then I’ll take the expensive gifts. But I like balance in my life, so I’d prefer the compromise of quality time over a moderately expensive dinner ;)
QT definitely. No one but me buys me the expensive gifts! I’d much rather a trip somewhere fun than a material item. The trip carries more memories than some material item.
Quality time all day!!!!
In my younger years..I equated love w/ expensive purchases…Thank God, I’m wiser now. I say QT all the time. I have so many expensive gifts that sit in the closet or on the shelf that I don’t even use anymore(and some of them haven’t been able to fit in years). QT is something that you will carry w/ you in head and heart for the rest of your life.
Depends on the person LOL :) but my preference would be QT time..
LOL, everyone seems to be saying QT, but I don’t think that’s true for one minute!
Me, yes, QT all the way. I discovered this after reading a book called The Five Love Languages. My guy likes to give gifts — thoughtful, cool, occasionally pricey gifts (he’s bought me hotter handbags than I’ve ever purchased for myself!). He stopped doing it because he thought I didn’t appreciate them. I did appreciate them, but not as much as I enjoyed and appreciated long or deep conversations we had; really nice days we spent together; hanging out with friends and stuff like that.
Also, I HATE Christmas shopping, as I have said many times, but I love going home for Christmas. I just want to hang out with my family and bake cookies and watch Christmas movies.
My answer depends on the person. From my hubby, QT is better. For some reason, expensive gifts always get lost, broken, or something. Acts of service would work best for me. I love gifts but as I get older, precious time with loved ones is so much more important. I have a 94 year old gradma and I love talking to her one on one. I would kill for another conversation with my dad who passed 3 years ago.
Can I say both? No? Well then I’d have to say quality time. I’ve never had anyone give me expensive gifts anyway – all my expensive gifts have come from me.
Quality time, no contest.
Although, I’m a sucker for expensive gifts especially jewelry….I would prefer quality time…..
Quality time although expensive shoes and purses are always accepted!
Quality Time.
Haha, you asked this of a PF Blog group… I would be surprised to find anyone that said Expensive Gifts.
As for me, QT all the way. I’d much rather spend meaningful time with someone than purchase or receive an expensive (probably unneeded) gift.
Now if the QT includes an expensive gift (like my parents paying for our trip to Vegas when we all went as a family) then that’s ok. Best of both. :)
both ! I want it all, I’m so greedy~
nah- quality time, because an expensive gift might not be my taste
I was all set to say gifts or both but then I realized that Quality Time is more valuable – but you have to recognize it. We often get time with our loved ones and we sqaunder it, think of it as common. I took a trip with my mom in paris and spent the entire time missing my daughter. Both are valuable, but what I didn’t realize is less than six months later, my mom would pass. So….having said that, I will say Quality time that is recongized a such. Where you are totally present and in the moment – if not all that – I’ll take the gift!
Depends on the nature of the relationship…
With my husband, at this stage in our relationship, I’d be lying if I said I prefer quality time over something expensive (which would mean that my husband would have to save up his “fun” money and put forth some effort and thought into something for me). This being said, my husband comes home every night at a reasonable time, and we make it a point to spend time together (“kid-free”) weekly. We cuddle regularly, and he’s pretty good about giving me time when I need it. So quality time isn’t scarce. We are in a good place in our relationship where we both feel very secure and fulfilled.
As a military wife, I do know how valuable time can be. When my husband has been on those overseas assignments that didn’t allow us to join him and deployed, quality time was a no brainer. For those wives whose husbands are deployed, or working 12 – 15 hour days, I’m sure they would agree, quality time is desired.
So my answer is a two parter…it depends on the amount of time that is normally spent, and the stage of the relationship. For a developing relationship, quality time is important. For a relationship where time together is far and few in between, quality time is preferred. For our relationship where we spend a lot of time together and we are established in our marriage and our relationship is strong, bring on the bling baby!
My first thought was, “Quality time, duh.”
My second thought was that if one had a boorish rich relative with good taste in gifts, I would much prefer an expensive gift over any kind of time at all. Also, if the expensive gift cost less than a visit from a far away friend, I might prefer that, especially if it was a quality gift–something they know I want that I can’t get here, but they can easily get there. I bet there are more examples, too.
Overall, though, I don’t even like getting gifts. I barely know what I want myself–my friends sure don’t have any clue. I much prefer it when they invite me over for a party or we meet for lunch or some activity.
Both!
I was going to post Quality Time, but I’m taking it whether they want me to or not! “Because I said so”. So why want for it?
And expensive gifts I can accept, especially when purchased from someone elses budget. It’s all good!
I would have to say quality time.
I would have to say Quality Time. If there is something that I want or need, I can get it myself. Quality time cannot be bought whether it is from a significant other, friends or family.
quality time. although i definitely wouldn’t say no to a new coach bag ;)
Depends on the person. Definitely depends on the person. From those closest to me, I’d like QT…especially if we define that as “doing something really awesome together and/or getting time to chat about things that interest both of us.”
Of course it would be great to have both, but if you separate them,
-quality time without expensive gifts still has value
-expensive gifts without quality time just seem empty
So if I had to pick one (and isn’t that the whole point of this post?), it’d be quality time, no contest.
Quality time, every time…
Expensive gifts have never impressed me and over a period of time will cause me to lose respect for a guy. Quality time will always be a priority to me. If the money just HAS to be spent, at least spend it on us doing something together.
Quality time while enjoying the expensive gift. Seriously.
Quality time, absolutely! I have everything I need, and nothing I could ever want would make up for time missed with my family and friends.
Quality time hands down.
QT…with a few expensive gifts along the way.
Since I’m in the minority here, let me just say that I was responding to the question as posed, which didn’t state WHO specifically was being referred to. I am extremely close to my family, so if it’s anyone of them, I would definitely say QT.
However, I’m currently dating someone who is more of Mr. Right Now than Mr. Right, so QT with him is just not that important. LOL. He knows that his feelings for me are stronger than mine are for him, and he’s ok. with that. (Truth be told, he’s hoping that in time my “love” for him will grow, but I’ve never misled him or given him false hope.) He likes to buy me things, and he never asks for or expects anything in return. So my attitude is, let him. He’s grown, and if lavishing me with gifts is what floats his boat, who am I to burst his bubble? He also has excellent taste, by the way, and I’ve yet to return something.
Now if the person in question was my Prince Charming, a relative, or anyone else whom I hold dear, my response would be QT, no question!
um… i prefer the qt cause gifts can’t keep you warm. but i reserve my right to want both.
Quality time wins hands down.
Agree with tiredofbeingbroke all the way!!! QT wins.
Quality time. Expensive gifts make me think, what do you want from me? With quality time, motives don’t come into question. QT shows that you want to spend your time with me, for me, not for some other reason.
Meadow
BOTH! and why not!?!?! I deserve it!
Peace *2fingas*