answer:Every family is different. If your family expects each person to give and receive presents from every other person connected to the family, that should be communicated. Similarly, if you plan on buying gifts for each member of his family that should also be communicated, since if they aren’t expecting gifts it could make them feel awkward. Communication really is the key to successful relationships, and all these intricate details should be discussed and an approach decided upon before hand, rather than placing expectations on someone of which they may be completely unaware. When my fiancé and I moved in together, we decided together to not engage in gift-giving for the winter holidays or birthdays because we hate the stress of coming up with ideas of what to give people – especially when most of us already are fortunate enough to have everything we need and want. We communicated that to our families and friends, and the holidays have been much more enjoyable than they were when we felt obligated to to something. Instead, we get together with those we love and let them know that we value each other throughout the year in ways other than gifting material goods on predetermined dates.