i've ended a relationship around xmas before. it was never the plan at the time, but it happened. looking back i noticed that the gifts i got her that year weren't as personal as i usually like them to be. they can be mass-produced or whatever, but once i get to know someone i am pretty good about getting things that really fit them. maybe i just didn't know her well enough at the time? i just found the juxtaposition interesting.
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