Specifically, anniversary gifts. It's really hard to buy an anniversary gift for my husband when:
a) he wants expensive things that necessitate input from him (i.e., the gift couldn't be a surprise)
b) he doesn't want anything other than those things that are expensive
c) I can't come up with any gift ideas for him to get me, expensive or otherwise
I have never been a good giver or buyer of gifts in the form of tangible objects. Sometimes, I'm even a poor receiver of such gifts, although I try really hard not to be that way. That whole "women say they don't want gifts when they really do" thing is not true for me. The only present I really want is the opportunity to spend some time together and maybe a card or note because I do appreciate it when someone takes the time to write me something nice.
My husband, on the other hand, loves to receive gifts in the form of tangible objects on special occasions. He's a pretty understanding guy, but as we near two years (!!!) of marriage, I think I might be in for a bit of trouble!
