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.
The Gift Dilemma
A Change of Heart
The Pricey Knives
Boyfriend’s Refusal
Her Disappointment
Is it Childish?
Money Isn’t the Problem
No Gift Price Limit
The Big Question ❓
Update: New Plan
Knives Ordered Anyway
Change of Heart, Again
Unwelcome Messages
Knife Shopping Complications
Petty Boyfriend or Practical Decision? ♂️
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…
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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!
Good knives are life-changing, and $250 is a decent price. OP is TA.
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift, belittles her hobby. YTA
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift and gets called out.
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift. Commenters suggest swords.
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift. Commenter thinks YTA.
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
Cooking hobbyist calls out OP for refusing to buy reasonably priced knives
Don’t be a condescending partner, let her pursue her hobby. YTA.
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.
Debating the cost of the dream trip to Turkey
Splurging on $200 knives but balking at GF’s $254 gift? YTA.
Dump him and buy the knives yourself
Don’t be an a**hole, let her upgrade her kitchen gear!
Beware of Kamikoto knives scam, canceled order and buying elsewhere
Don’t judge your partner’s gift request, YTA.
Don’t be a Scrooge! YTA for deciding what she enjoys
Curious about the funding of the Turkey trip
Man dismisses GF’s dream gift, internet says YTA
Gift-giving gone wrong: Is he a petty or practical AH?
Insulting her interests? $250 is reasonable for quality knives. YTA
Man dismisses GF’s dream gift, gets her trip instead: YTA.
Don’t be a Scrooge! YTA for not valuing your GF’s hobby
YTA refuses to buy GF’s dream gift: petty or practical?
Don’t ask for gift ideas if you’ll call them stupid
Don’t dismiss your partner’s hobby, money isn’t the issue.
Don’t ask for a gift if you can’t afford it. YTA.
Don’t be a Scrooge! Let her dream big.
Don’t belittle her hobby. YTA for refusing her dream gift
Don’t be a Scrooge, buy her the knives and dinner
Man dismisses GF’s birthday gift request, deemed YTA by commenters
Apologize with a gift now to enjoy the trip fully
Let her have the knives! YTA for denying her passion
Don’t mess with a chef’s knives! YTA for sure
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift. Commenter calls him out.
Thoughtful gift exchange turns into travel vs. cooking debate.
Gift-giving gone wrong: Man refuses GF’s dream gift. YTA.
User calls out cheapskate for refusing to buy dream gift
Man won’t buy $250 gift for GF after trip gift: YTA.
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift. YTA according to comments.
GF wants a gift that benefits OP. Is OP being petty?
Don’t be a Grinch this holiday season
Don’t be a Grinch! YTA for not buying her gift
User calls out OP for not thinking through GF’s gift
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift, labeled YTA by commenters
Man refuses to buy GF’s dream gift, called out for being YTA ♂️
Man gets called out for being a**hole for refusing GF’s gift
Don’t gift what you want, gift what they want!
Don’t be a Grinch! Listen to your partner’s wishes
NTA but GF is TA for staying with a stingy partner
