We've all been there: trying to find the perfect gift for a significant other. But what happens when the gift they want seems unreasonable? One man found himself in this predicament when his girlfriend of six years asked for a set of expensive Japanese knives for her birthday. He thought it was nonsense, as she's not a professional cook, and refused to buy them. Money isn't an issue for the couple, but was he being petty or practical? Let's dive into the story. 🎁🔪

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In a world where the perfect gift can be elusive, one man's refusal to buy his girlfriend's desired $254 Japanese knives has sparked debate. Money isn't an issue for the couple, but the boyfriend believes it's an unreasonable request since she's not a professional cook. After some back-and-forth, he finally decided to take her to a store with Japanese knives in their country. But was he being petty or practical? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐💬
OP refuses to buy GF's dream gift, calls $250 knives not worth it. Commenters call him out for manipulation and being an AH.

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Buy her the damn knives already, YTA! 😠🔪

Yourslongisntaverage | Yourslongisntaverage
Good knives are life-changing, and $250 is a decent price. OP is TA.

EwokCafe | EwokCafe
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift, belittles her hobby. YTA 😡

ap-mua | ap-mua
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift and gets called out. 😱

johemer | johemer
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift. Commenters suggest swords.

BoomShackaLocka_ | BoomShackaLocka_
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift. Commenter thinks YTA.

socool8520 | socool8520
Don't be patronizing, YTA. Let her have her knives 😠

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Refusing to buy a gift for GF's hobby makes YTA 😕

WebbieVanderquack | WebbieVanderquack
Cooking hobbyist calls out OP for refusing to buy reasonably priced knives

MLiOne | MLiOne
Don't be a condescending partner, let her pursue her hobby. YTA.

katrinahh | katrinahh

theoddestends | theoddestends
Man refuses to buy girlfriend good knives after she gifted him a trip to Turkey. Commenter calls him an a**hole (YTA) and suggests he should have been more considerate.

Pretty_Yellow_9601 | Pretty_Yellow_9601
Debating the cost of the dream trip to Turkey 🌏

ylhsa_ | ylhsa_

Studious_Noodle | Studious_Noodle
Splurging on $200 knives but balking at GF's $254 gift? YTA.

DuckDodgers22 | DuckDodgers22
Dump him and buy the knives yourself 👍🏼

fairywinkle0708 | fairywinkle0708

reginageorgeeee | reginageorgeeee
Don't be an a**hole, let her upgrade her kitchen gear! 😊

whatafloridiot | whatafloridiot
Beware of Kamikoto knives scam, canceled order and buying elsewhere 👍

Godaistudios | Godaistudios
Don't judge your partner's gift request, YTA. 😑

bluep3001 | bluep3001
Don't be a Scrooge! YTA for deciding what she enjoys 😒

grant622 | grant622
Curious about the funding of the Turkey trip 🤔

Kam_the_devil | Kam_the_devil
Man dismisses GF's dream gift, internet says YTA 😱

ichacalaca | ichacalaca
Gift-giving gone wrong: Is he a petty or practical AH? 🤔

skaw355 | skaw355
Insulting her interests? $250 is reasonable for quality knives. YTA 😑

cinnamngrl | cinnamngrl
Man dismisses GF's dream gift, gets her trip instead: YTA.

kaycee8054 | kaycee8054
Don't be a Scrooge! YTA for not valuing your GF's hobby 😒

looking4euterpe | looking4euterpe
YTA refuses to buy GF's dream gift: petty or practical? 🤔

ItHurtsWhenIP404 | ItHurtsWhenIP404
Don't ask for gift ideas if you'll call them stupid 😑

OrangeCubit | OrangeCubit
Don't dismiss your partner's hobby, money isn't the issue. 🙄

herdingsquirrels | herdingsquirrels
Don't ask for a gift if you can't afford it. YTA.

SDstartingOut | SDstartingOut
Don't be a Scrooge! Let her dream big. 🎁

Pedepano14 | Pedepano14
Don't belittle her hobby. YTA for refusing her dream gift 😡

SwimmingIndependent8 | SwimmingIndependent8
Don't be a Scrooge, buy her the knives and dinner 🍕

Forever_Pancakes | Forever_Pancakes
Man dismisses GF's birthday gift request, deemed YTA by commenters 😕

Oldgamerlady | Oldgamerlady
Apologize with a gift now to enjoy the trip fully 😊

ObviouslyHornyJPEG | ObviouslyHornyJPEG
Let her have the knives! YTA for denying her passion 🍖

LimitedOmniplex | LimitedOmniplex
Don't mess with a chef's knives! YTA for sure 😠

AccessibleBeige | AccessibleBeige
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift. Commenter calls him out.

ATVig | ATVig
Thoughtful gift exchange turns into travel vs. cooking debate. 🍲🍞

Special_Bat_9480 | Special_Bat_9480
Gift-giving gone wrong: Man refuses GF's dream gift. YTA.

4614065 | 4614065
User calls out cheapskate for refusing to buy dream gift 🤨

sdbinnl | sdbinnl
Man won't buy $250 gift for GF after trip gift: YTA.

benjamin6486 | benjamin6486
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift. YTA according to comments.

Papyrus72846 | Papyrus72846
GF wants a gift that benefits OP. Is OP being petty?

shibuyacrow | shibuyacrow
Don't be a Grinch this holiday season 🎄

MKAnchor | MKAnchor
Don't be a Grinch! YTA for not buying her gift 🤪

shyfidelity | shyfidelity

Gubblers | Gubblers
User calls out OP for not thinking through GF's gift 🤔

HarleySMASH | HarleySMASH
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift, labeled YTA by commenters 😡

shortnotsweetfightme | shortnotsweetfightme
Man refuses to buy GF's dream gift, called out for being YTA 🤦♂️

SassySavcy | SassySavcy
Man gets called out for being a**hole for refusing GF's gift 🤬

squirreltornado | squirreltornado
Don't gift what you want, gift what they want! 👍

scrntonstranglr | scrntonstranglr
Don't be a Grinch! Listen to your partner's wishes 💍

ohimonheretoo | ohimonheretoo
NTA but GF is TA for staying with a stingy partner 😑

jajbliss | jajbliss