No Christmas presents?

She is probably saying that thinking that she doesn't really need it. When she opens that gift and sees a shiny new expensive gadget, she'll love you forever.

I think most anyone appreciates really expensive gifts. (Like a car or house or big trip somewhere would be ideal) But if you decided not to exchange gifts, you probably should get something small anyway to say you care!

Do girlfriends really mean it when they say things like this?

but you can always get me an expensive gift.

She'll feel bad if she did not get you anything then you went out and got something. Then she won't enjoy the present as much anyway. If you genuinely want to get her something to show her how you feel, do something sentimental to surprise her. Make a romantic dinner or gather photos of you two on a vacation. Do it casually like you would any other time of the year if you wanted to surprise her that way she wont feel bad and you both can enjoy your affectionate surprise.

Your in a no win situation really.

As DatsCool said - she will feel bad if you get her something and she does not have anything for you. You will look bad if she got something for you but you don't have anything for her. Or you could get her something, and she might be mad you did not stick to your agreement.

If it were me - I would get a present but keep it hidden. If you really don't exchange gifts - then no worries. Just hide it until Valentines Day (or her birthday - whatever is sooner). If she gives you something you can say “well I sort of broke the rules too, let me go get something for you.”

Good idea Andrew!

Wow, andrew, that is a great idea. yea, simply re-gift that sucker for V-day if you decide not to give on Christmas.

hedge your jingles

I agree, no win. Get her something nice and she'll feel guilty. Don't get her anything and you'll let her down. So get her something nice but not over the top. Love's love man.

Andrew's got a great idea.

Andrew your got it, finally a man who knows how to get around the female mind ;))