Of course you feel different this year. You've grown and learned a lot about yourself over the last 12 months. Your h has inched his way along and he's still got a ways to go, or as I say his baking time isn't up in the MLC oven.
It's up to you what you want to do about your anniversary. We can give you advice, but at the end of the day...it's on you to make the decision that is right for you. If you don't want to purchase a card, then don't.