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The Prosecution: Bella

Whenever my boyfriend avoids wearing an item I've given him, I feel hurt. Selecting presents is my way of expressing I love

I truly appreciate purchasing things for my partner, Axel. It's about love; I become enthusiastic each time I spot a piece that reminds me of him.

I specifically prefer to purchase him outfits – I think it offers him a small confidence boost. Although I already like his fashion sense, it's my way of expressing I care.

I make a higher salary than him, so it's not significant to get him presents. I realize not all people express affection through items, but if I am able to, what's the harm?

However when he doesn't wear an item I've offered him, especially after I've put thought into it, I feel hurt.

During summer, I purchased him a couple of denim pants. But I saw he avoided wearing them, and inquired if he liked them.

He came down the subsequent day putting on them, saying: "Hey, I've got your jeans on!" It left me feeling stupid.

It appeared as if he was only wearing them because I had inquired. To some extent felt pleased, but another part felt as if he was doing it to shut me up.

I don't anticipate him to put on all gifts immediately or to show gratitude, but if periods pass and I never notice him wearing my items, I begin to wonder if he enjoyed them in the outset.

I want him to seem his finest – so, certainly, I have thoughts about what fits him.

On one occasion, I tried to get rid of his footwear. I hate them. He got quite upset. Maybe I overstepped a somewhat.

He claimed I attempted to remove his identity, but I wasn't. I only wished him to see what I see: that he could look amazing if he improved his clothing collection moderately.

Axel has got excellent fashion sense when he wants to, and I get annoyed when he sticks to the routine things out of habit.

I suppose that's since he doesn't take as much enthusiasm in clothing as I do and is without as much income to allocate in his wardrobe.

However, from my perspective, at times it's unrelated to the outfits at all; it's about wanting to experience that my actions are appreciated.

I love that my boyfriend is self-reliant and strong-willed; it's aspect of what defines him. But I also hope he'd understand that when I get him items, I'm just attempting to bond with him.

His Perspective: His View

I was alone so long I'm unaccustomed to people getting me things – and I don't like being told what to do

I think my girlfriend's tendency of getting me items and then getting upset when I don't wear them is problematic.

No one should be forced to use a present when the donor desires. That detracts from the purpose of a gift, which is intended to be generous.

Regarding the denim, I only hadn't had around to wearing them because it was quite hot this summer.

But when she asked if I enjoyed them, I put them on the exact next day.

She subsequently accused me of only wearing them to satisfy her, which was kind of accurate. But my belief is: don't request me to sport an item you purchased and then charge me of not really wanting to sport it.

None of that is logical.

I need to be free to choose when to sport my clothes. Bella is being very thoughtful when she gets me gifts, but I don't want sensing compelled.

She said I was thankless when I brought this up, but it's genuinely not the case.

Bella furthermore makes a lot more money than me, and it is not a significant issue for her to indulge on recent purchases.

Yet I am without that numerous garments, and I'm used to wearing the identical outfits. It requires me a little while to acclimate to owning new things in my wardrobe.

I'm likewise unfamiliar with people buying me things, as this is my first relationship. There's probably also a touch of me behaving stubborn.

Whenever Bella attempted to remove my Crocs, I failed to respond positively.

I genuinely appreciate the jeans she got me, but sometimes if she has a good idea, my immediate response is to refuse to follow it, only because I've been single for so long and I don't like being told what to do.

My girlfriend has additionally mentioned this inclination in me, and I understand I must to address it.

Nevertheless, on the other hand of me questions whether she is purchasing me items because she's {trying|attempt