my husband and i have a running argument and as a result of it he doesnt ever buy me gifts or jewelry.

He says: if he buys me jewelry, he should buy what he likes and I should wear it regardless because he bought if for me and as such, it has special meaning.

I say: if he is buying me a gift, obviously he wants me to be happy, then he should buy what I like, and since I am kind of specific in my taste, let me pick out what I want. Why waste money and get me a gift I will hate, but feel obligated to wear ? I dont want to be in a position to have to insult him by giving it back or not wearing it.
All it means is that the gift is a ego trip for him, not an attempt to make me happy.
(the perfect solution:my brother in law buys his wife jewelry and tells her that if she doesnt like it she should exchange it. That way she is happy.)

since we are always arguing this point, he has basically stopped buying me gifts. which is fine by me, cuz i got really tired of trying to tell him politely that I hate what he got me. and I really cant get myself to wear it anyway. so it just brought me aggravation.

whatever.