I have learned a few things in my short life that have been very true for me. 1. ) Never set expectations for other people because you will always end up disappointed.
2.) External things never are enough to satisfy the "void" . True happiness comes from within

I find most people only think they know what they want They just dont dig deep enough.

I like your point about trying to find out what someone really wants when giving them a gift.

FYI Your post was a gift to me and the rest of the people who read it. And I thank you for all the time and consideration in the construction of this gift