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The Prosecution: Her View

If my partner doesn't wear something I've presented him, I get hurt. Buying items is my method of showing I care

I truly enjoy selecting items for my partner, Axel. It's about love; I get excited when I spot something that recalls him.

I particularly like to purchase him outfits – I believe it gives him a little morale increase. While I already admire his personal style, it's my method of expressing I value him.

My income is greater earnings than him, so it's not a big deal to buy him presents. I know some individuals don't demonstrate affection through items, but when I am able to, what's the harm?

Yet when he doesn't wear an item I've offered him, particularly after I've put thought into it, I experience hurt.

This summer, I purchased him a set of denim pants. However I observed he hadn't worn them, and asked if he appreciated them.

He appeared down the following day sporting them, announcing: "Hey, I've have your jeans on!" That made me feel foolish.

It seemed as if he was just putting on them because I had asked. To some extent felt happy, but conversely felt as if he was behaving to quiet me.

I don't expect him to put on each item immediately or to show gratitude, but whenever periods elapse and I never notice him wearing my presents, I start to doubt if he appreciated them in the first place.

I want him to look his finest – so, certainly, I have thoughts about what matches him.

On one occasion, I sought to remove his footwear. I dislike them. He got really annoyed. Perhaps I went too far a bit.

He said I was trying to eliminate his identity, but I didn't. I only wished him to see what I see: that he could seem wonderful if he enhanced his wardrobe somewhat.

Axel has has excellent fashion sense when he wants to, and I get frustrated when he remains with the routine items out of routine.

I guess that's due to the fact that he lacks as much concern in fashion as I do and doesn't have as much income to spend in his wardrobe.

Yet, from my viewpoint, at times it's not about the outfits at all; it's about wanting to experience that my gestures are valued.

I adore that he is independent and determined; it's part of what defines him. But I furthermore wish he'd recognize that when I get him things, I'm simply attempting to relate to him.

The Defence: His View

I have been alone so long I'm unfamiliar with others buying me things – and I am uncomfortable with receiving instructions what to do

I feel my girlfriend's practice of purchasing me items and then growing annoyed when I avoid wearing them is concerning.

Nobody should be forced to utilize a gift each time the presenter wants. That detracts from the significance of a item, which is intended to be selfless.

Regarding the pants, I only hadn't had around to wearing them since it was extremely warm this summer.

Yet when she questioned if I enjoyed them, I wore them the very next day.

My girlfriend afterward charged me of merely sporting them to appease her, which was somewhat correct. But my perspective is: don't request me to wear something you purchased and then blame me of not really wanting to sport it.

That scenario is logical.

I ought to be able to decide when to wear my outfits. Bella is being very sweet when she buys me gifts, but I wish to avoid sensing forced.

She stated I was ungrateful when I brought this up, but it's truly different.

Bella also receives a considerably more money than me, and it doesn't represent a big deal for her to indulge on recent purchases.

However I don't have that many garments, and I'm accustomed to putting on the routine ensembles. It requires me a bit of time to adapt to having recent additions in my wardrobe.

I'm also unfamiliar with people buying me items, as this is my primary romance. There's probably also a bit of me behaving strong-willed.

When my girlfriend attempted to get rid of my footwear, I failed to respond favorably.

I really appreciate the pants she got me, but sometimes if she has a good idea, my initial reaction is to refuse to do it, simply because I've been single for so long and I am uncomfortable with receiving instructions what to do.

Bella has furthermore mentioned this tendency in me, and I realize I should to address it.

Nevertheless, conversely of me wonders whether Bella is purchasing me gifts because she's {trying|attempt