I've never wanted anything for my birthday (well, since becoming an adult), or Christmas. or whatever ... I've always prized affection and time spent together, loyalty and the desire of my partner, and the quality of relationships and loving touch of the eyes, more than a new tie or Porsche.
And I'm not submissive.
LIke Ruby says, people like to get things for you if they like you, so I'm grateful to for all the things I don't want or need because they're an extra touch ... sometimes from someone I didn't know was there!
her_Joe