Ex Sends Gift to Boyfriend’s New Girlfriend: Generous or Overstepping?

We’ve all heard about exes causing drama, but what happens when an ex tries to be nice? A woman found herself in hot water after sending her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend a present she couldn’t afford. The exes, who remained friends after their breakup, still chat and send each other photos. The woman, now happily married, had no ill intentions when she decided to use her employee discount to buy a sweater her ex’s new girlfriend couldn’t afford. But things took an unexpected turn when the new girlfriend accused her of trying to outshine her and make her look bad. Let’s dive into this sticky situation…

The Amicable Breakup

Staying Friends

The Sweater Situation

A Generous Gesture

The Unexpected Backlash

Husband’s Take on the Situation

Friends’ Opinions ️

Acknowledging the Mistake

Instagram Connection

The Sweater’s Price

Friendly with Exes

No Toxic Breakups Here

A Well-Meaning Gesture Gone Wrong

In an attempt to help her ex’s new girlfriend, a woman generously used her employee discount to buy a sweater the girlfriend couldn’t afford. But instead of being grateful, the new girlfriend lashed out, accusing her of trying to outshine her and suggesting she wasn’t over her ex. The woman’s husband and some friends supported her, while others felt she crossed a line. Despite the backlash, she maintains that her intentions were good and that she’s friendly with most of her exes. So, was this a genuine act of kindness or a boundary-crossing move? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

NTA sends gift to ex’s new girlfriend via mutual friend

Ex’s gift to boyfriend’s new girlfriend causes drama

Ex’s gift to BF via GF causes tension, opinions divided

Ex-girlfriend sending gift to new girlfriend: YTA, it’s out of bounds

Generous gesture or overstepping? Commenter says YTA without permission

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend oversteps boundaries, sparks conflict. ‍♂️

Communication is key! But was the ex overstepping boundaries?

Ex overstepped boundaries with gift, but OP could have helped.

Ex sends expensive gift to boyfriend’s new girlfriend, deemed manipulative. YTA.

Sending gifts to ex’s new partner: Soft YTA, not the norm

Commenter calls out YTA for overstepping boundaries.

Buying a gift for your ex while married? YTA

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend causes upset, commenter says YTA

Soft YTA: OP overstepped and took away Jenni’s agency

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend deemed inappropriate and overstepping. YTA.

Ex’s gift and note to new girlfriend: Generous or Overstepping?

ESH overstepped, she overreacted ‍♀️

Being a good friend or overstepping? NTA explains.

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend without asking: NAH or overstepping?

Offering a discount instead of buying gift could avoid conflict

Commenter receives criticism for overstepping boundaries with gift giving.

Commenter calls out manipulative behavior, warns against excusing it.

Sending a gift to ex’s new girlfriend? YTA according to comments

Curious commenter wants to know who footed the bill

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend: YTA or just generous?

Ex buys gift for new gf’s bf: Commenter thinks it’s intrusive

Ex’s gift to new gf: YTA comment calls out overstepping

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend: YTA or generous gesture?

Ex’s gift to boyfriend’s new girlfriend: YTA or generous?

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend: YTA for overstepping boundaries

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend: Generous or overstepping? YTA verdict.

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend: Creepy or generous?

Giving free stuff to ex’s new girlfriend is weird and overstepping. YTA.

Ex sending gifts to current partner = YTA. Messy and wrong.

Generous gesture or overstepping boundaries? Ask before gifting

Sending an expensive gift without context can be inappropriate. NAH

OP called stupid for thinking ex’s gift is okay

Sending an expensive gift to ex’s new girlfriend: YTA.

Ex’s gift gesture crosses boundary, soft YTA verdict.

Ex-girlfriend oversteps boundaries by sending gift to new girlfriend

Well-intentioned gesture, but wrong approach. NTA, just misinformed.

Sending a gift to your ex’s new girlfriend: YTA or NAH?

User thinks ex overstepped by sending gift without permission. ‍♂️

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend backfires. Commenter calls out bad move.

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend through third party is YTA move

What does YTAH mean? We need context here!

Unintentional YTA: Ex’s gift implies girlfriend is inadequate

Ex’s gift to boyfriend’s new girlfriend causes tension. ESH.

Commenter points out potential ulterior motives behind gift-giving gesture

Buying a gift for your ex’s new girlfriend without her input?

Commenter feels conflicted about soft YTA verdict in gift-giving situation

Commenter calls out OP for rubbing wealth in ex’s face

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend causes drama and confusion ‍♀️

Ex’s gift to new girlfriend: YTA for overstepping boundaries

Ex sends gift to new girlfriend based on sex? YTA confirmed

Offering a discount would have been better than condescending gift

Ex’s gift gesture: well-intentioned but overstepping boundaries. Soft YTA.

Ex’s gift to new GF: Soft YTA, gesture crossed boundaries

Commenter calls out red flags, warns against ignoring them.