Why do a lot of women expect a gift from their husbands on mothers day?

I mean after all she is not his mother...I didnt expect a gift from my husband cause im his wife not him mom..He has his own mom to buy for and so do i...And yea i have kids by him but im still not his mom...My kids are 15,12 and 10 and of course they dont have money to buy me anything but they made me a few cards and cleaned the house for me.

Why do a lot of women expect a gift from their husbands on mothers day?
Husbands buy gifts for their wives to show their appreciation and love, for them being the mother of their children. You can buy a Mother's Day gift for someone that is not your own mother, but the fact that they are a Mother!! I don't ask for a gift from my husband, but he always gives me one. Some men are thoughtful that way!
Reply:it's called MOTHER'S DAY.....not 'MY' MOTHER'S DAY. Its a celebration to all mothers on this earth. Your wife is a very special woman : she may not be YOUR mother, but shes the mother of YOUR flesh and blood. She is A MOTHER...and a very special one at that. You dont just limit your recognition to just your mother, its a celebration of ALL WOMEN WHO ARE MOTHER'S..thats why wive's expect a litle recognition - especially from the man who helped them become a mother. But hey everyone is different, my mom didnt expect a gift because my dad is a forgetful guy ...sooooo to each there own, but there you have it.
Reply:I think that in some families Mother's Day is a day to honor the women in the family, the moms and the grandmothers and the men should honor them all, and not split hairs on a technicality. Perhaps your husband is trying to set a good example for his children. You should be thankful that you're married to such a good man but you sure don't sound like you are.
Reply:I can't stand these females that demand gifts on all these superficial occasions. Mother's Day and the lesser known Father's Day was invented by a COMPANY. And I'm not BUYING into it. No thanks. Same goes for all those other 'occasions'.



When I come home, and give my woman a kiss, that's my gift.



When I look deep into her eyes and imaging how much I love her... that's my gift.



You want flowers? Go grow some.



I'm a father and I do NOT want any father's day crap. The kids never do these things of their own accord anyway... others force it upon them. As a father, I need no thanks. None at all. I give without any expectation of receiving anything at all. That's how parents should be. Too many parents out there are totally selfish and expect this and that from their kids -- when their kids did not ask to be born. Your children give you a give every day -- the gift of parenthood. That's enough for me.
Reply:Hmm...you make me wonder that too...but maybe casue some women are you know..."high class"...or stubborn...they want it all when they want it and how they want it...Same with me, i dont ask my husband for anything, nor do i want anything...But he did watch my kids while i slept and relaxed...My kids are 2 and 4...but my oldest did tell me happy mothers day, gave me a hug and kiss...my youngest tried to say it...l0l...but couldnt really...but i still got a hug and kiss...but yeah...some women just want things...materalistic women...
Reply:i don't expect anything. he just got me stuff. the first year it was all this cool first mother's day stuff, and last year was a mother %26amp; baby necklace. this year he got me a gift card for clothes from our daughter, who is 2. it's nice. but i don't expect it.

i'd be perfectly happy with something my daughter made.
Reply:Mother's day is for all mom's. Women that take care their children 24/7. Its a hard job .Mother's day isn't just for husband's to buy their mom a present on mothers' day. Its a day for all mother's not just theirs. I got a dooney and Bourke from my husband on mother's day..LOVE YOU babe!
Reply:My spouse expected a gift on mothers day and i told her hey your not my mom and she got furious. I immediately ran for cover but she pursued me. The argument was ridiculous to say the least. She thinks because she gave birth to our twin son and daughter a gift is more appropriate than a happy mothers day greeting. Personally i believe a gift is only for OUR mothers no one else.
Reply:Interesting... Personally, I feel like it is the one day that my husband and our kids should try to make me feel taken care of. My kids are 9 months and 6 years. They enjoy going out together to buy me something nice. If they didn't, I wouldn't mind, but they sure like the way they feel when they know that they have made mom's day!!
Reply:and that is the way i think mothers day should be. All this gift stuff when kids don't have jobs. To learn to be of service to the parents is the best gift. Though i will say my daughter gave me a bottle of wine. she is older and she can't clean so well.
Reply:Did you have your husbands children?? Did you go through 9 months of carrying them and then hours of labor?? Then the very least he can do is say, thank you dear for all you have done for me, I couldn't have done it without you !
Reply:because is it also a day to show the mother of your children that you appreciate her and to thank her for having your kids
Reply:how would he like to carry a ******* kid for nine months!!! well in my family the wife or women do not cook or clean the men serve us. backwards on fathers day
Reply:Cause they gave the man they married children.
Reply:Respect for being the mother of his children?
Reply:0h boy - I am not even going to go there.. not gifts but recognition is usually respectful - thats my gripe..