Gift

Can i get your opinion? Anytime I buy a gift for my partner he will ask me how much . Sometimes I tell him I can’t remember then he will be like why can’t you remember I want to know . So I sometimes ask him why he wants to know then he will get angry and start saying “I am asking you how much you got you also asking another question” I find this so uncomfortable, will like to know your option if this is normal ?
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No that’s not normal

No that is definitely not normal. Is he maybe trying to see how much money you are putting away to spend on him kind of situation??

That would be very weird to me.

@Sarah I can’t really tell why he does that but he does this all the time not a single day maybe I need to stop getting him stuff

Unless yall share finances idk why he cares.

I would stop getting him things and just cook him something nice instead. Maybe a handmade card if you like to do that sort of thing. That way he can't ask what you spent. It is strange

Some people are like that because of their upbringing or an experience from a previous relationship. The problem is he's making you uncomfortable asking and doesn't seem to either understand he's making you uncomfortable or care more about that than getting an answer to his question. Let him know it has bothered you the last few times you've given him a gift and that it takes away from your joy in giving him presents. Ask if he's noticed that he does this, and if he knows why he might do it. If he apologizes and wants to do better in the future, you might suggest choosing a price range in advance for gift giving occasions a few weeks ahead of time (like $50-100 for our anniversary this year) or just a general rule (I would be uncomfortable receiving gifts over $300 for any occasion). If he does not apologize and dismisses your discomfort, that's a red flag. Consider counseling and whether this is a good relationship overall.

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