Q.
My guy is a total cheapskate when it comes to gifts. I don't want to hurt his feelings, but my birthday is coming up and I don't want to unwrap another dud. Help!
A.
Cluelessness could be the real culprit here. He probably has no idea what to get you, so he ends up going cheap. Why spend a ton on something you may not even like? Fix it by giving him a wish list with gifts at every price point, so even if he still pinches pennies, you'll get something you like. And to avoid coming off as a "gimmie, gimmie" brat, tell him to get to work on a wish list for his birthday.