Revenge Shoppers Ivana Kilya and Hugh Zickenmee |
Emeryville, CA
For most of us, Christmas is a happy occasion to be spent with family and friends, a chance to show our love and appreciation for the people close to us, and a time of open-hearted giving.
For some unhappy couples, however, Christmas exacerbates marital tensions, and gift giving becomes a battleground to outdo one another with insults and cheap shots. Stores such as Target have begun to cater to what they call "revenge shoppers," consisting primarily of disgruntled, embittered husbands and wives.