I'm a sentimental person and he knows that, I would think after two years he would understand that part of me by now. For the record, Quakerboy and I have been together nearly 6 years and he didn’t get me anything for my birthday this year other than a nice date at a restaurant in our neighborhood. Quite honestly, as long as I spent the occasion with him, I'd be happy. You need to know you matter to him, and just because he’s graced you with his presence doesn’t mean that’s a given. You certainly deserve gifts. Or at the very least, for her boyfriend to dump her ass so he can move onto someone worth a damn. I would be too. We don’t celebrate my birthday. And I HATE ‘stuff.’ Hate clutter. It was delivered during my birthday party and all my friends thought that it was from a secret admirer haha. also, she says the dinner wasn’t special because it was already his turn to pay? Clearly you only care about yourself and your feelings. It’s fine for this to bother you- if you tend to be a gift-giver and thoughtful, it can be frustrating to pair off with someone who shows affection and appreciation in other ways…especially if you don’t see those ways at all. Hate generic gifty-type items. A card and flowers isn't thought provoking and at that point, just dont bother getting anything at all. August 10, 2011, 3:38 pm. August 10, 2011, 3:56 pm. I actually stumbled across one from my grandfather a few months ago and I was really glad I saved it– he passed away many years ago and it was nice just to see his writing again. For instance, I got a very hard-fought-for promotion a couple of years back and my parents sent flowers to my office. bittergaymark It may be your bf’s as well, in which case you may be to different in outlook for your relationship to thrive. The first year in my current relationship, I got flowers and a card on valentines day and then dinner out and a concert on my birthday (both are in the same month). 'My heart is my oath': Sarah Ferguson insists she stands by her wedding vows to Prince Andrew despite divorcing 25 years ago - as insiders claim he's 'utterly convinced' he will brush off rape . August 10, 2011, 10:34 pm. Guys usually aren't too big with holidays and presents, deal with it I guess? This reader is positive that her boyfriend didn't read our multitude of gift idea posts before the holidays, and, what's more, seems to have missed one of life's most basic, logical facts (and not . silver_dragon_girl Our first Christmas together (we’d been dating about 6 months), he bought me travel mugs (which I loved) and a little doggie poo bag dispenser. Rather, he got a dreamy look in his eyes and talking about the couple of times that I’ve given him a (rather clumsy, self-conscious) strip-tease. No, this is a red flag. So you may ask yourself "why" if I don't care did I do what I did? Be hapoy he even remembered your birthday.. Because where you said that you would never not give a ride to someone who needed it, that’s where I’m actually drawing the line. Will he bring you aspirin if you have such a bad headache that you can’t even open the blinds in your place. (Too easy, I often think.) At least he remembered your birthday and took the time to get you something. days. August 10, 2011, 11:04 pm, See now I want to know what kind of lame-o gifts they’ve received because frankly I want to know if I’ve ever given a ‘lame-o’ gift. You got flowers the first year and someone else said that its because you were in the wooing stage of your relationship. We use my birthday as the excuse to go, but hell – it’s for the kids, because I’m certainly not the one eating the cotton candy, corn dogs and riding the rides (not all at the same time, mind you). Now on birthdays and holidays since then he has always gotten me gifts and been great at it. I am not trying to trivalize your feelings, but concentrate on what he DOES give you, everyday, not what he DIDN’T on one day. I agree with that. I dunno. August 10, 2011, 3:48 pm. I wouldn’t do so in a way that attacks him, but is more of how you feel. Look, I understand that it sucks when you're given a gift that someone clearly put no thought into. If it really wasn’t about that and there are fifty million other reasonable things that make her feel unappreciated, then that’s a problem. Obviously you have other issues with him or you wouldn’t be planning to calmly talk things over with him. Some people don’t like giving gifts, or just don’t think to do it, or whatever. You seem to completely lack any sense of generosity, which is a huge part of having a successful relationship. I know how important it is to her so I try my best. You are being ungrateful.. really it's the thought that matters. It isn't difficult he's just lazy. Just because YOU did something doesn't mean you should expect him to. Thanks. He texts/calls you first. I know you thought just because you saved up he should do the same but instead of reacting like this you should've said thank you. Talk to him. She can feel how she feels about it, but her expectations of this guy at that point in there relationship may have been a liiiittle too high without her giving any warning that she was expecting more than a dinner out and the best approximation of a card on her birthday that he could give. robottapocalypse He treated you like his girlfriend. Just something to show that he thinks about you in a different light than a coworker or his friend, Joe. August 10, 2011, 5:54 pm. perhaps next year you mention to him that he doesn't need to waste his money on flowers and balloons because those gifts die after a few days. He should thought about it before he asked you out... Just sounds like an excuse. If she doesn’t like something, she doesn’t even say thank you for the gesture – she tells you want she thinks and then returns it. I don’t want gifts. Yes, he “picked up the tab” by putting it on his checkcard, but we’ve had combined finances for the last two years, so it looses a little something. I love cards… and I keep them. She’s upset because her boyfriend does XYZ even though she’s been doing ABC and she feels a little taken advantage of. People put different value on things like birthday gifts. Now should you talk to him about it? He remembered did he not? Marigolds in clay pots at Mother’s Day. You are, easily, the most pathetically bad girlfriend to ever infest this forum... probably made him feel ashamed that 1, his financial situation isn't good 2, you obviously werent happy with the thought that he did get you something 3, feels worthless. August 10, 2011, 3:42 pm. I don’t think it was a note, she said it was an impersonal e-card, which takes zero thought. The gift giving was likely the catalyst that sent this feeling of under-appreciation into motion. Good luck with your failures, Lol crawl back under the rock you came from, I didn't want to make him feel low but he made me feel that ways too. Too embarrassed to ask him straight out. For our one year, he got me a (and let me swear to you that I'm not making this up) box of brownie mix. I give a gift because I want to give a little something special to another person, not because I’m keeping a score card of the loot I expect in return. I'm a pros grad student and my finances are more dyer than his and I saved and made his bday special. Yes, the birthday thing can be chalked up to a new relationship. this is why I am on your side, you should have talked to him after your birthday party. I tell them to value people by the way they behave and not by the stuff they have. But you know what, it was the best present I could have asked for. Hmm. Do you realize how much you're being a bitch? August 10, 2011, 5:00 pm. — Disappointed Birthday Girl. NO. Can u explain what he exactly did for you on your birthday? August 10, 2011, 10:25 pm. The Right Way to Deal With Gifts You Don't Want. I’m shallow! That's not the point. maybe, but I don't care.) Mainly the guys. Blah, Blah, blah. August 10, 2011, 3:40 pm. But first I think you need to let him know that you are committed to this relationship and want it to work, but have been feeling he may not appreciate you as much as you’d like him to, and give some examples and talk about it. and by the way that's not even materialistic at all... because if it was a bf's b-day I would go out of my way to make him feel special too. Take the test, see what drives you. And it shouldn't be about that anyway. “I know we won’t be together in person on your birthday, so let me give you this now.” It would have been sweet and thoughtful and shown he was thinking about her and would be missing her. Because honestly he could've dumped you the day before your birthday so he wouldn't have to spend... yes there are guys like that. I was raised to get what I want when I want and guys but me things all the time inc flowers so I have grown accustomed to this treatment, thanks for your comment and well... if you were raised like that its not really your mistake.. and i understand that maybe from getting flowers all the time you expected something more special but i think that guys are not like us girls that we will think about something carefully and want it to be perfected.. maybe there are but i think most of them are not like this.. so its not like he didn't think of you its just that maybe he didn't know what to buy so he bought flowers.. a think that all girls "love" so that he will be sure and safe that the gift will plss you.. its not his fault that guys are after you and you were given flowers multiple times;-), You're sweet, iv notice the people under 18 are more opeinded about my issue so please don't change :) I will try to be more open to things and not be so spoilt but again you're very sweet :-*, thanks very much and believe me i dont plan on changing.. and there is no reason to judge you like some people do bc its just how you felt you can't choose what to feel.. we can just tell you our opinion and try and make you understand some things in order to help you.. and for the under 18 i dont know i haven't noticed anything:-), I agree. I wish you had given us more details on why you don’t feel appreciated besides the gift giving. I think the line is thicker between “romantic” and “straight-up sexual” for women than it is for men. Haha I have guys hitting on me all the time and buying me flowers that is why I expect my man to go one step further to prove his worth to me. That, to me, is far more meaningful than any particular object. So the issue is really that you feel underappreciated. The time has passed to bring it up. Hopefully he’ll let you know if he is able to meet your needs. This is the kind of gift you give for no reason. I remember wanting to get something for her and having no clue as to what. It may not be special to you, but it is special to a lot of women. I don’t expect anything in return because I know that’s not his style. Because it's a lazy thought after two years, I know I already feel bad, I will apologise to him but I still want him to understand that I deserve to be treated better. Everyone has their own way of expressing love & I think you should give it more time before you even touch on that topic. That’s one reason we don’t like shopping for ‘the perfect little gift’. That’s enough ranting, but dam it girl, your not 10 years old any more. Did my anecdotal evidence just disprove the anonymous normative judgement? Holy crap you hit the nail on the head right here! Sweetheart I think you're being a little ungrateful. I don't know what the dude's financial situation is like at the moment, but since you mentioned it in your post, I'm lead to believe that he's in a bit of a rough patch at the moment? So he isn't even using the knowledge he has about me to make it special. Yet you guys JUST became exclusive two days before your birthday – that’s too early to start doing a checks and balances evaluation of who does what. Be happy he got you something instead of complaining that's it's not good enough. It’s up to you to make sure you two are on the same page about birthdays and gift-giving, he can’t read your mind after all, but I definitely don’t think a conversation about feeling “under-appreciated” in the relationship is an appropriate time to do it. If the flowers came with a packet of flower food, drop some of it in there. kerrycontrary Found insideMy gaze narrowed. “Oh, hey, I forgot to ask you. Did you leave me flowers for my birthday?” She cocked a brow. “Um, no. You know I can't grow anything. I bet it was Brett! How romantic. Any idea where I can find a boyfriend like that? But what is the probleme? It the thought that counts in any situation. i mean seriously???? After my boyfriend committed suicide, a week after his death I was doing my hair and took a selfie of me. Because people I know when it's break it's official or space is what he needs. After 25 years together we still struggle with this even with outright asking what she’d like. He got me what he thought I would settle for. Leaving flowers at the grave or memorial site for somebody who has passed away is something many of us feel the need to do. this is how you have to act. Seriously think of all the cards you’ve tossed in the trash over the years… And all just so you can feel “special” for a moment. K, well beauty is in the eye of the beholder. MONTHS AGO… You know what? I know that I personally feel awkward giving gifts to (or receiving gifts from) someone I don’t know that well. Otherwise you’ll start a cycle of resenting him for little ways you feel he is slighting you when really the issue is much bigger than whether or not he got you a birthday gift. They continue to do the same thing and they dont really care about you. I totally agree about the communication regarding money, driving, expectations, etc. You advise me to skip your comments because I disagree with them and they make me mad. People can't always think of an epic gift every single time. If I wanted to be love and sunshine on here it would be something vapid like Agreeswitheverystupidletterwritermark, Theenemyofmyenemyisagrilledcheesesandwich You can't be that materialistic!!! My husband is the breadwinner, so I let him know the kinds of things I would want and he gets them when ever we have extra money. Him. Or maybe, despite dating for several months, he was scared he didn’t know your taste and he’d screw it up, so he decided to play it safe and just take you to dinner. August 10, 2011, 4:11 pm. He took what I said to heart and did much better when my birthday rolled around a month later. We also never get luxury items unless we can both get something. VioletLover Me personally, I wouldn't want to waste money on a bouquet when it will die in a few days, and I don't need chocolate, I'm already out of shape as is! For instance, “My sister’s birthday is coming up next month. Did you tell him that he cheapened your birthday by not making it personal and being so generic that it was beyond insulting? you have had 2 years together, that too when he is in financial trouble and you also saved money to gift him. If you feel like getting him gifts, then get it for him because you want to. If there isn't some kind of meaning behind a gift, I'd rather not receive one.But at the end of the day, it's a gift. Point is though he tried did he not? That being said, I would caution you to observe this carefully, albeit objectively, because if you’re only a few months in and already feeling unappreciated, however that’s manifesting, because that’s a little early to be taken for granted. August 11, 2011, 1:38 pm. Contents [ Show] 0.1 1. What were you expecting? Later that night my female friend complained to me online and said that she just had no idea of where things were going. August 10, 2011, 8:54 pm. August 10, 2011, 3:10 pm. I love cards! Keeping "score" with gifts is very petty and not very becoming. And keep your eyes open for other ways he might be showing you that he cares. It looks like stinginess on her part, but it may be closer to what she might do to figure out if she should say “I love you” first or if they’re at the point where discussing exclusivity isn’t completely whackadoodle-level too soon. My boyfriend has told me straight up that if I’m ever mad at him, I have to TELL HIM because he won’t figure it out otherwise. Well he definitely finds it “cute” or sweet, but it’s not his idea of “romantic”. Maybe he just isn’t into it and never will be, or maybe he would be willing to change if he knows it’s important to you. Pick your battles wisely, child… this ain’t one to fight. You want me to be eaten by a large animal? Found inside – Page 23My husband is a computer operator for the power company and he not only works long, 10- Dear Dotti: The other day I asked ... dating a guy HELEN in Vevay. for six weeks, you won't believe what the fool gave me for my birthday — flowers! Quakergirl Regardless of your opinions which, considering both the source and your very nature, mean absolutely nothing much like yourself, you should do yourself a favor next time you decide to go behind your boyfriends back and publicly humiliate him and that is to cover your ISP connection as it was extremely simply to forward a link to your complaint to him directly yesterday night to which a response came through and he is, at this exact moment, reading not just this statement thread but your others as well. For men, those ideas seem to mesh together a little more. I'd do the same if I were him. They cost less, and are a fun means of creative expression. He is 18 and this is his first time in jail he is very scared and it makes me scared for him. I don’t give cards to anyone, but I show my affection in other ways just like LW’s boyfriend… like giving a good meal. SET SOME EXPECTATIONS at some point. I absolutely see your point, and you’re probably right. Because it shows he thought of me and that’s really all that counts. The restaurant was some cheap little chain but I was grateful that he tried. Don’t be a jerk about it, don’t make him feel guilty, just tell him what you want him to do WRT gifts he gives you. Then tell him your perceptions. AnitaBath Like I said before, I had to realize that my boyfriend cannot read my mind. But I never held it against him that he didn’t get me anything for that first birthday when I knew him. August 10, 2011, 8:35 pm, Women SEEM to want equality, but guys sure do have to buy the bulk of the gifts. Anyways i do understand where you're coming from But a gift doesn't mean that you need to spend all your money on iT either. Well said. I repeat... ever... bother or get to me in any manner. She’d have bitched about that. I AM SO WITH YOU ON THIS ONE AKchic!!!!!! I bet it’s just a misunderstanding about the timeline of your relationship (2 days versus 4 months). maybe tell him that the cost of a gift isn't important but the thought behind it, I will speak to him about I properly and hopefully find some common ground I just feel he took the easy option and thought that it's good enough for me, I understand it's the thought that counts but he could get me flowers any day of the week, my birthday is supposed to be special and be ruined it for me by not even trying. The answer is simple. Weird….I’ve had girls leave me notes before, I think it’s very cute. I don't want elegant restaurants nor jewelry... none of that. There seem to be separate subcultures at work here. Does he remember how you like your coffee without asking you? Till this day he still hasn't bought me. Do your own research and you will see I am not wrong about a single facet of what I stated.You may think me harsh or (if you're stupid) trolling you but the fact is you need to hear this because if you don't you run the risk of continuing your mundane direction which will only lead to what I suggested. at least he did make an effort and maybe he doesn't understand how important it was to you that he got you something you could cherish for a long time... maybe to him it was the fact that he spent your day with you and that he got you something to enjoy on your birthday... whether it was just balloons, flowers and card... the point is he didn't forget... by the way I ended up doing my boyfriend's laundry and making dinner on my birthday so I can understand... take care and try not to be to hard on him. For example, if you’re having a birthday party at your house, you shouldn’t expect your guests to bring you anything. August 14, 2011, 10:32 pm. Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday, and a special thank you to all my friends who made it through the terrible traffic just to attend my birthday party. Gen 6 offers so many personalization options. I'm wishing you a day that's as lovely as you. Anyway, I was upset for like a week, then I got over it because, like someone else said, after your over 21 not everyone is going to shower you with gifts every birthday. But it taught me to pay close attention to stuff she likes, or does, or is in to just so I have ideas for future presents. So when does your wife expire then? Tell him/her that all you want for your birthday is to spend it with him/her and your family and close friends. If cost is more important than a beautiful and delicate flower, a living thing, then I feel sorry for you. Thats life. You probably just caused some strain on your relationship. My personal example is trying to make weekend plans with my boyfriend of 3 years. she is too preoccupied with the lack of stuff, she cant see the thought that was put into what she did get. you should just love these people, all the time, and not worry so much about gifts and think more of the thoughts behind them. Safety first.". I do too, but I also love to get him little things here & there I know he’d like. justpeachy Skyblossom If I see something cool I know my husband would like, and it fits within the budget AND we have space AND it’s not just “stuff” that’ll be thrown away in 5 months, I get it. I guess we're all different and some of us do find certain occasions important. Ten years ago, a family friend built us a beautiful bookcase as a wedding gift. I'm not a priority to my boyfriend? SUBSCRI. When you give someone something, don't expect to get something of equal value back. The Muppet Show's Swedish Chef dancing in the kitchen to wish you a happy birthday! but most of the girls here do not realise that you saved money to buy him a good gift. Even if it was technically his turn to buy dinner, I doubt a guy would think that hard about whose turn was whose to determine whether the dinner was a suitable gift. That wasn't settling that was being appreciative. for me, i’m not a gift person exactly, so taking me out to dinner on my birthday is great! you should do things/buy gifts for the people you love because you love them, not because its your “turn”, or because they have done 527 nice things for you, and you are currently at 526, or because its a holiday/birthday. He has still yet to buy me any. If you want a gift, or if you want to feel appreciated in a certain way, TELL HIM. It wouldn’t have been hard for him to give her an early birthday card before she left. !”) which will make you look clinically insane. Follow her on twitter @therealplandd. Just because you didn't appreciate it doesn't mean he didn't put any thought into it. Gift giving is about giving something that shows how you feel. What I take exception with is waiting til Christmas to gauge his gift giving capabilities. Is everybody on here 12? @asker No, one doesn't need to have any intuition or be Miss Cleo to have been around the block, lived in the world, know (n) enough people to be able to make logical and intelligent deductions on the fly based on information offered by a person. If his idea of appreciating her is buying her food when it’s her turn and he doesn’t put any more thought or effort into it, I can understand why she’d feel under-appreciated and be upset. ... Just ask. Hey, I’m beginning to think I would as there is just no pleasing some women. Nice, don’t get me wrong, and much appreciated…but definitely NOT the same way of expressing love that I prefer. I like getting an e-card. BecBoo84 If you guys can forge ahead and things are good until Christmas and he screws that one up to, then you have some serious reevaluating to do. My girlfriend, god love her, LOVES getting presents. I actually understand where you are coming from and completely agree that he was out of line. Nada. I guess you could say a connection thing.. Thank You For Birthday Wishes. How shallow can you get? its NOT about the cost! I’d rather spend money on spending time with people I care about, because I guarantee you I’m more apt to remember events and QT over some crappy gift basket of lotions that I’m likely allergic to. OMG – Get over it! GL, He knew what I was like before he dated me and he said it was cute. Fairhaired Child The gallery is free but it shows he knows my passions. Most girls complain that they never get flowers so. He goes clubbinb and for drinks and could have saved if he wanted to. I really appreciated it because she knows I love roses. I get baked goods all the time so it isn't anything special to me." I know that is an extreme, but you’re keeping tabs on who paid dinner last… Did he pay for the next dinner when you got back from vacation? For my birthday, he got me a very nice whiskey glass (let me emphasize, i don't drink). Your being ungrateful he could've just gave you a kiss at least he bought you something. But the LW said it was impersonal, which makes me think he didn’t do anything else but press send. robottapocalypse AnitaBath Let’s look at this logistically, your going to be out of town for your birthday but want him to drop everything and surprise you with large tokens from afar. you have to walk me to class, walk me home after class, and my birthday is next week and you better make sure you get me something special, and flowers”. She expresses how she appreciates her boyfriend, and he doesn’t seem to do much to show that he appreciates her. 2 if he is in a sticky situation maybe he did his best and got whatever he could afford, he probably has bills. I have given him a few small, very simple gifts, and when I was on my trip, I saw something nice that I would have liked to bring back for him, but didn’t, as I thought it would be excessive since he has never given me anything, and I’m the one who had the birthday. So it seems that both people express their affections differently: is this wrong? But Valentines day is coming up, you may be lucky... You buy him gifts and do special things for him regularly and he doesn't reciprocate, am I reading you right? So are you more upset about the other things going on in your relationship or the lack of a gift on your birthday? I think you are being extremely ungrateful and you probably hurt him a lot by talking to him about it. 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