♀️ Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for a wild ride because I’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Picture this: a young woman, working her butt off to pursue her dreams of getting a Masters degree. Her loving boyfriend of 4 years decides to surprise her with an extravagant Christmas gift – a top-of-the-line computer! Sounds like a fairytale, right? Well, buckle up, because this gift comes with some serious strings attached! Let’s dive into this juicy tale and see how it all unfolds!
Pursuing My Dreams, But at What Cost?

♀️ Struggling to Make Ends Meet

An Unexpected Gift… With Strings Attached?

The Most Expensive Present Ever!

Jewelry vs. Computer: Apples and Oranges?

The Gift That Keeps on Taking

♀️ Saying No to His Demands

Enough is Enough!

The Computer Conundrum: To Sell or Not to Sell? ♀️

He Said, She Said: The Big Argument ️

Sold! The Ultimate Power Move

Furious Boyfriend, Relieved Girlfriend

The Gift That Became a Burden: A Shocking Twist!
Well, well, well… who would’ve thought that a seemingly perfect Christmas present could turn into such a nightmare? Our determined protagonist found herself in a sticky situation when her boyfriend started using the expensive computer as leverage to get what he wanted. Talk about a gift with strings attached! Despite her best efforts to reason with him, the boyfriend just wouldn’t let up. ♂️ So, in a bold move, our heroine decided to take matters into her own hands and sell the computer, replacing it with a more affordable option. But here’s the kicker: she gave most of the money back to her boyfriend! Needless to say, he was not thrilled with this turn of events. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is… was she in the right, or did she take things too far? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this wild situation!
Red flags flying – NTA sees control issues in BF

Red flag alert! Older BF manipulates with gifts. NTA.

No gift is worth being manipulated over ❌
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NTA. Beware of early red flags and controlling partners. Stay safe

Generous gift or manipulation tactic? NTA dumps BF and computer

A $350 purse ruined a relationship

Calculating BF uses pricey gift to manipulate; NTA takes action

Taking control: GF stands up to manipulative BF with bold move

Age gap and controlling behavior: NTA, set boundaries early on

Watch out for red flags if BF manipulates with ‘gift’

BF’s ‘gift’ was a manipulation tactic; counseling is advised. NTA.

Age gap, financial control, and gift manipulation – red flags galore!

Age difference and red flags in a manipulative relationship
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Financial control is a red flag . Time to lose him!
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NTA. ♀️ He’s 34 and acting super immature.

Don’t let anyone manipulate you with gifts. NTA.

Setting boundaries is key. Don’t let expensive gifts manipulate you.

Red flag! Financial abuse is not love

Age difference and warning signs in relationship behavior. NTA.

Gifts should not be used as manipulation tactics in relationships.

Money trouble? This comment calls out a manipulative boyfriend

Age gap raises red flags for commenter, advises leaving

NTA for selling the computer: taking away control from BF
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BF’s manipulation backfires, Pinocchio is finally free

BF uses gift to manipulate GF, commenters call him out

Don’t use pricey presents as bargaining chips! NTA
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Gifts with strings attached aren’t worth sh*t

Expensive gift used to manipulate GF, he’s not respecting her

No gift should come with strings attached. NTA wins.
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Returning gift = eliminating power move. Big red flag

Good for you for calling out his manipulation tactics

Gift or Loan? NTA stands her ground against ‘manipulative’ BF

NTA. BF’s manipulative behavior towards expensive gift is unacceptable.

Age gap, gift manipulation and red flags. NTA, break up.

Power dynamic abuse exposed in pricey gift debacle

BF’s behavior likened to J. Edgar Hoover’s manipulation tactics. NTA.

NTA, but warning signs of controlling behavior

A gift should be a GIFT, free of strings.
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Gifts should not be used to manipulate. NTA.

NTA for feeling manipulated, but beware of abusive behavior.

NTA for dumping abusive and controlling older boyfriend

NTA – BF uses computer to manipulate. Consider if this behavior is acceptable.

Spotting red flags is crucial in abusive relationships NTA

Dump the manipulative boyfriend! NTA
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Taking control of the situation and empowering oneself
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Gift turned bludgeon. What else is he using to manipulate?

Expensive gift turned into a manipulation tool? NTA. Communicate boundaries

NTA sells pricey gift to recoup money after manipulative BF

BF uses gift to manipulate GF, NTA for not paying back

Gifts should never come with strings attached

Gifts turning into bargaining chips are bad. Money can add a weird power dynamic in relationships. NTA.

NTA, immature BF, reassess his suitability as partner. Good luck

NTA, but consider BF’s financial situation before judging his actions.

BF’s manipulative gift backfires, NTA for standing up to control.

Cutting ties with manipulative BF over gift string. #NTA

BF buys unwanted gift, expects compensation, upset when sold. NTA.

Don’t let anyone manipulate you with gifts

Buying gifts with strings attached? No way, NTA.

BF’s manipulative behavior over a gift is appalling. NTA

Red flags flying high: GF takes stand against manipulative BF

NTA beats BF at manipulation game, should re-evaluate relationship

NTA, but is he spying on you with the computer?
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Red flags in relationships should not be ignored.
