Man Refuses to Buy $254 Knives for Girlfriend’s Birthday: Stingy or Sensible?

Picture this: You’re in a long-term relationship, and your partner’s birthday is coming up. You ask them what they want, hoping to avoid the usual gift-giving guesswork. They finally settle on a pricey set of Japanese knives, perfect for their cooking hobby. But you balk at the $254 price tag, thinking it’s an unreasonable amount to spend on knives. You refuse to buy them, causing tension. Now, you’re left wondering if you were wrong. Let’s delve into this spicy saga. ️

The Birthday Gift Conundrum

The Unexpected Wish

The Pricey Knives Dilemma

The Refusal and the Fallout

The Aftermath and the Argument

The Money Factor

The Past Gift

The Question of the Hour ❓

The Final Decision

The Surprise Addition

The Change of Plans

The Unwanted Messages

The Knife Selection Struggle

The Verdict: Stingy or Sensible?

So, there you have it – a tale of a birthday wish, a pricey set of knives, and a boyfriend caught between wanting to please and feeling the price was too steep. In the end, he chose to surprise her with a trip to Italy and the coveted knives, but not without some relationship turbulence. Some might say he was being stingy, others might argue he was being sensible. What’s your take on this? Let’s hear what the internet has to say… ️

“YTA. She got you a TRIP TO TURKEY and you can’t cough up $250 for a nice set of knives? Boy, you had better get those knives delivered TODAY if you ever want to enjoy the results of your girlfriend’s cooking hobby again. You don’t need to be a professional to enjoy nice knives ffs.”

YTA for dismissing your girlfriend’s birthday request for knives.

“YTA big time. Having good knives makes a huge difference.”

Guy refuses to buy knife set after trip to Turkey. YTA

YTA for refusing to buy knives for girlfriend’s birthday

Bro, just get her what she wants! YTA!

Man refuses to buy expensive knives for girlfriend’s birthday: YTA.

YTA for refusing to buy a gift she wants.

“YTA. You can afford the gift, you just don’t want to give it to her because she ‘cooks as a hobby’ and you think it’s ‘nonsense.’ She was absolutely right, there was no point asking her what she wanted if you weren’t going to consider it. Some good knives would actually be a great investment, especially since you probably benefit from her cooking.” ️

“YTA. Get the knives and see the results for yourself.”

Commenter calls out condescending boyfriend for belittling girlfriend’s hobby.

YTA. Ignoring partner’s interests for expensive knives is selfish

YTA for not buying good knives after receiving a trip to Turkey

Debating the cost of a trip and expensive birthday gifts.

Is OP hesitant to buy knives for his girlfriend’s birthday?

YTA: Refusing to buy $254 knives for girlfriend’s birthday ‍♂️

Dumping you and buying knives: a**hole or smart move?

YTA belittles girlfriend’s hobby, backlash ensues. Italy trip backfires.

Scam alert! Kamikoto knives aren’t worth the price. Cancelled order!

“YTA. You judged her gift request and insulted her. Not cool. “

YTA for being stingy with your girlfriend’s birthday gift.

Curious if her job covered the whole trip to Turkey?

“YTA. Dismissing her gift request? Not cool. Communicate better! “

Expensive knives vs. dream vacation: Who’s the real a**hole?

$254 for a knife set? That’s reasonable! YTA for insulting her.

OP’s refusal to buy desired gift shows they’re the a**hole.

“YTA. You think her hobby isn’t worth it… she isn’t worth it.”

YTA refuses to buy knives for girlfriend’s birthday. Stingy or sensible?

YTA – Don’t ask for her opinion if you’ll criticize it.

User calls out OP for being rude and stingy.

OP refuses to buy GF’s gift, labeled YTA. Stingy move.

YTA – Don’t judge her gift choice, money isn’t an issue.

YTA for not valuing her hobby and belittling her interests.

YTA for dismissing your girlfriend’s birthday gift request as “nonsense”

Apologize with the knife set now and enjoy the trip!

YTA! Let her have nice tools to cook with! ‍

YTA for being stingy with a practical gift.

YTA. Be generous and get her the knives she wants!

YTA refuses to buy girlfriend’s gift, only wants what he likes.

YTA for refusing to buy $254 knives for girlfriend’s birthday

Thoughtful gift exchange: knives for cooking, trip for traveling! ✈️

YTA refuses to buy expensive knives, called a cheapskate.

Is refusing a $254 gift really being stingy? YTA.

OP’s stinginess sparks debate: Is he neglecting GF’s needs?

YTA. Buy her the damn knives and apologize sincerely.

YTA refuses to buy knives, GF may buy double in Italy

YTA refuses to buy knives for cooking girlfriend’s birthday

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s mistake, wishes them well.

Expensive gifts for you, stingy for her? YTA.

“YTA. Italy trip doesn’t cut it. She wanted knives!”

Gift-giving double standard? YTA for not being more thoughtful.

YTA for dismissing her gift request.

YTA for not buying knives, even after she bought you a trip!

YTA for judging her gift choice. It’s about her, not you!

NTA, but GF is TA for not valuing your relationship.