I received the following question from a reader:

Dear Dr. G.,

I am very embarrassed to discuss this with anyone so I am writing to you with the hope that you can explain things to me. This has been a problem that I have been dealing with for years and it is becoming a source of stress for me especially during the holidays.

This is what happens. When I get a Christmas gift from my husband that I don't like I get very upset, disappointed, and even angry. I try my best to hide my feelings but I would like to share what I am truly feeling inside. I feel that if my husband truly knew me, he would get me something that I love. After all, we have been married for over five years. My husband always seems to........

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