Just 2 months into dating a guy, not exclusive and not serious. How to let him know I don't want/expect Xmas gift and neither should he? Is it worth bringing up at all?

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Casually mention how you got some really good D the other night.

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He posted here a few hours ago! He's giving you a DSLR camera as a gift. Since you want to learn photography!!

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Just say - I like what we're doing and there's no pressure or strings attached. So no gifts if that's cool with you.

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Tell him you are just cuffing

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Just bring it up

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Bring it up if it is important... anything!

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Guy here. Just bring it up. Laugh about it. Then come to an agreement together. Its just life. No big deal.

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I don't want him to get me something and have nothing for me in return. Or get him something and he think I'm trying to make the relationship into something more. Dating during holidays sucks.

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Just tell him that instead of gifts, you want to go out (or stay innnn) for a Christmas celebration for the two of you. Then just do a normal date or hookup

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