Hi G, I really feel for you. I am so sorry that you are in this situation. Our stitchs are so similar it is unreal.
You and your W are both Aries and have bdays very close. My h and I are both Aries and have bdays 10 days apart. We have been together since teenages and I would agree that my H is in a MLC as well.
I am sure that it will be horrible if your W doesnt get you a gift, however at the moment I am not sure if the gift would be heartful or rather a chore. My H and I have always made a huge effort when it comes to birthdays and gifts and we spend ages planning them, so not sure what this year will bring.
You advised me re mothers day that there will be other mothers day so perhaps if she doesnt get you a gift this year it wont be that bad as there will be other birthdays.
Me 37 years young!! S11 S7 T22 M14 D final 13.05.2010 Today is the first day of the rest of my life!!! First post: D Day has arrived