A man wonders if he's in the wrong for not getting his girlfriend a birthday present after receiving half-gifts for three years. He's tried talking to her about it, but she always has an excuse. After she dropped hints about what she wanted for her birthday, he decided not to buy it. When she asked about her gift, he told her he didn't get her anything. She called him a passive-aggressive a**hole and accused him of ruining her birthday. Was he justified in not getting her a present or did he take it too far? Read on to find out what others had to say.
Man's girlfriend repeatedly fails to give him gifts, so he doesn't give her one on her birthday
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Gift-giving can be a sensitive topic in any relationship, especially when one person seems to be putting in all the effort. In this post, a man shares his frustration with his girlfriend who repeatedly fails to give him gifts. Despite his efforts to communicate with her, her excuses and forgetfulness have left him feeling unappreciated. When her birthday rolls around and he decides not to give her a gift, things take a turn for the worse. Was he in the wrong for not getting her a present, or is it time for his girlfriend to step up her gift-giving game? Read on to find out what the comments have to say.
NTA. Girlfriend disregards OP, only cares about receiving, and manipulates emotionally.
stunted_jest | stunted_jest
Girlfriend lacks interest in giving and only cares about receiving 🙄
AprilL4163 | AprilL4163
Boyfriend calls out girlfriend for failing to give gifts
stubborn_panda26 | stubborn_panda26
Commenter called out for waiting too long to skip gift
Plenty-Meeting4659 | Plenty-Meeting4659
A heartfelt response reminds OP they deserve better 😊
Susan1240 | Susan1240
One-sided relationship, break up and move on 💔
cocolovesmetoo | cocolovesmetoo
NTA. Partner doesn't value relationship without gifts. 💔
breathemusic14 | breathemusic14
NTA's girlfriend is a narcissist who loves being worshipped 🙄
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👍 Not the a-hole for not tolerating an entitled partner.
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Gift-giving is a two-way street 🎁
Ryuloulou | Ryuloulou
NTA, but is it just one issue or a bigger problem?
yourlittlebirdie | yourlittlebirdie
Is she selfish or does she take you for granted? 🤔
Willbewithyousoon | Willbewithyousoon
NTA. Commenter feels girlfriend's Valentines comment was petty.
KuriGohan0204 | KuriGohan0204
🚩 Red flag alert! NTA. Ditch the giftless girlfriend. 🎁
Jonny-Pasadena | Jonny-Pasadena
Deserve love and effort in a relationship, not just gifts 💕
Pioppo- | Pioppo-
NTA for not gifting a nightmare girlfriend 🎁👎
Competitive-Scar-479 | Competitive-Scar-479
Redditors doubt the outrageousness of OP's story 👀
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👏 Reciprocating energy is fair, NTA for not giving gift
SpaceCreams | SpaceCreams
NTA, but the real gift might be finding a better girlfriend 🎁
Chance-Apartment9004 | Chance-Apartment9004
Girlfriend expects gifts but never gives any. NTA, selfish behavior 🙄
Sailor_Chibi | Sailor_Chibi
Tit for tat: NTA for not gifting on her birthday
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Time to move on 💔 This relationship is one-sided.
Ducky818 | Ducky818
NTA, you deserve better. She sounds like a gold digger 💰
likeahike | likeahike
Partner repeatedly forgets gifts, so he skipped hers. NTA.
TriZARAtops | TriZARAtops
NTA for not giving gift to girlfriend who only cares about receiving 🎁
SunnyRose57 | SunnyRose57
NTA's girlfriend is insufferable 😒
Disastrous_Branch_57 | Disastrous_Branch_57
Don't tolerate ungratefulness and neglect in relationships. 💔
gabsmarie37 | gabsmarie37
Selfish girlfriend doesn't deserve a gift on her birthday. #NTA 🎁❌
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Man gets back at stingy girlfriend with ice cube trays 😂
Equivalent-Tone-8824 | Equivalent-Tone-8824
Gift giving isn't for everyone. NTA did the right thing 🎁
No-Razzmatazz537 | No-Razzmatazz537
Dump the sugar baby? 💔 NTA has spoken.
Dendad6972 | Dendad6972
Questioning the relationship: 🤔 Is it worth it?
happymomma40 | happymomma40
OP rightfully called out his girlfriend's gift-giving double standard 🎁🚫
crystalcarrier | crystalcarrier
Giving and receiving in a relationship, NTA for standing up.
Sufficient_Cat | Sufficient_Cat
Return the energy 👑, find someone who puts in effort.
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🤔 Is he dating the wrong person?
the_mike_c | the_mike_c
Don't let her take advantage of your generosity 🛑💸
niennabobenna | niennabobenna
Prioritizing gifts in a relationship, NTA, and a happy ending 😍
Avocadosarecool2000 | Avocadosarecool2000
Gifts for me but not for thee? NTA strikes back 🎁👀
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🚩 NTA considers breaking up due to girlfriend's lack of effort 🎁
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Don't let anyone take advantage of your kindness. 🎁
Evendim | Evendim
Relationships are two-way streets. NTA for moving on 👍
Erient21 | Erient21
Girlfriend repeatedly fails to give gifts, so he doesn't give her one on her birthday. Commenters suggest he should run! 😳
Rixa_12 | Rixa_12
Single life wins: 🎉NTA, enjoy it! 🎉
Keirathyl | Keirathyl
Dating a narcissist? Break free and find someone who cares! 💔
notquitesteadymaybe | notquitesteadymaybe
Partner shows blatant disrespect, time to move on 💔
anime_potatoe24 | anime_potatoe24
Ouch! This commenter advises the OP to move on. 💔
Antique_Eagle4603 | Antique_Eagle4603
Fair game 🤷♂️
CarelessCow2599 | CarelessCow2599
When it comes to gift-giving, it's the thought that counts...right? 🎁
Neighbours_cat | Neighbours_cat
Communicate early on about gift-giving expectations. 🎁
nothingclever4now | nothingclever4now
Don't be with someone who can't appreciate you. NTA 💰🎁
georgiajl38 | georgiajl38
Receiving without giving? NTA for not tolerating it 🎁🚫
monsteramoons | monsteramoons
NTA for not giving a gift to a selfish girlfriend 🚫🎁
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Gift-giving goes both ways. NTA for setting boundaries. 🎁
GraceXGalaxy | GraceXGalaxy
Is your partner taking you for granted? 💔
sugarintheboots | sugarintheboots
Relationships are about give and take, not just gifts 🎁 #NTA
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NTA for not giving gift, she should have done something
Simple_Strain_9808 | Simple_Strain_9808
Not the a**hole and time for an upgrade 😂👋
BaffledMum | BaffledMum
Thoughtlessness breeds thoughtlessness. NTA for not gifting back.
AngeloPappas | AngeloPappas
Partner won't give gifts but demands specific ones? 🤑 NTA.
GlassSandwich9315 | GlassSandwich9315
Selfish girlfriend fails to reciprocate gifts, calls NTA passive-aggressive 😒
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Man justifies not giving gift on girlfriend's birthday, NTA 👍
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Partner fails to give gifts; commenters advise to stop giving too.
bkupisch | bkupisch
Don't want to give gifts to ungrateful partner? NTA 🤷♀️
PatsFan407 | PatsFan407
👋 Time to move on? Commenters suggest finding a new girlfriend
Select_MCM-5345 | Select_MCM-5345
Lazy girlfriend doesn't appreciate him, he deserves better 🙄
TisThee_Reason | TisThee_Reason
Dump her, she doesn't deserve you 💔
Quirky_Squirrel_Girl | Quirky_Squirrel_Girl
Gifts are a symbol of love. Is she showing enough love?
Crazy_dalek_lady | Crazy_dalek_lady
