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Our First Anniversary
So, neither of us are terribly sentimental. Sometimes we don't even get a gift for one another. We both couldn't care less about Valentine's, we spent our 1st anniversary at a renaissance fair. We had a great time and are very affectionate but it seems like the day just came and went without any sentiment. Not even a card on either of our parts. I spent a lot of time thinking about what I wanted to do for him but then the idea just never panned out and we came up with the renaissance fair idea two nights before. What does this mean? Anything?? Is it just our style or is that a cop-out for what should have been celebrated and honored. I don't want this to set the stage for years to come but I also don't wanna make a big deal since we make an effort to make at least our weekends special and unique rather than just one day of the year. Are there other couples out there that try to have a nice time but don't really make a big thing of it?
Re: Our First Anniversary
Our first anniversary we ate Dairy Queen on the drive back from a camping trip with friends. Neither of us had showered for 6 days.
On our second anniversary my husband was camping with (those same) friends, but just the guys, so I got a phone call and a pair of socks from Yellowstone when he got home.
On our third anniversary there were tornado sirens and the power went out, and we went out to eat at the only place close that we could find that had electricity.
We try to go out and do something special every now and then when we get in a slump, but we've never done big stuff for our anniversaries. And we've been together for over 10 years! (married for nearly 4). Do what makes yall happy.
As long as you both agree and one person doesn't feel slighted then I don't see anything wrong with they way you're choosing to spend that time.
Sometimes we make special plans and other times there is just too much going on. I don't worry about it. We're happy and that's all that really matters.
For our first anniversary we went out to eat and went to a Rangers baseball game - because that's what we do. Neither of us are into fancy expensive dinners or stuff like that. Cold beer, hot dogs and baseball is way more our style.
I think that if you enjoyed the day or evening and spent it together, that's what really matters.
Oh, and for our sixth anniversary this Saturday, we're going to see a movie. We are the life of the party, I tell you.
I don't think it means anything in particular - there is nothing wrong with being low key about stuff.
Our first anniversary I couldn't find the stupid top layer of our wedding cake so we ate popsicles outside on the swing and made fun of each other
Our fourth anniversary was today and I smell like baby throw up and haven't brushed my hair the past two days - I got a kiss and a hug and he ordered Olive Garden for dinner and it was the best freaking meal I have had in days!
But sometimes we make the anniversay a big deal and go all out and do something special - last year we took a trip and spent too much money.
If you enjoy the day and enjoy each other that is really all that matters!
Our 1st anniversary we weren't even together
My DH is in the Air Force, and he was on a trip to Singapore and got stuck there for like a month. So, I spent the day (our anniv is July 4th) at the base July 4th celebration with friends, and 8 mo pregnant 
I did get a nice watch when he got home, and we had a dinner and I made a cake. But it wasn't a huge big deal, and we were both happy. This year I think we might try to go camping as a family, but it isn't like that is a big romantic gesture. I think it is just about spending time together and reminding each other why you love each other 
Have you ever read the book "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. It's a great book, and it talks about how different people show/receive love in different formats. One of them is gift giving, but that isn't the "primary language" for either the hubby or myself. We are more quality time and words of affection people, meaning just spending time together makes us both happy, as well as telling each other how we feel. You should read the book sometime- it is great I think.