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A Thinker (Female, 26-28, Medical / Dental) asked:
Okay, so I need your opinion. I've been dating this guy for 5 months now, it's long distance, and we see each other every couple of weeks. Yes, we've had sex, and I've known him as a friend for about 1 1/2 years. The problem is that I think this guy has no relationship experience and it's getting really frustrating for me.
Let me give you an example, last Christmas I sent him a gift package that arrived 3 weeks before Christmas because I wanted to make sure that it got to him on time (plus his bday is on Christmas Eve), his gift to me arrived 2 weeks into January.
This Christmas, I expected a little more from him since we were now dating. Again, my gift to him arrived a couple of weeks before Christmas. I spent about $80 plus I wrapped the presents nicely, and shipped them.
Once again....his gift to me arrive TODAY, which included my b-day gift (my b-day was in NOVEMBER!). The gift was a magazine subscription and a VIBRATOR, lol. My first thought is that a vibrator is more of a Valentines gift. But I'm even willing to overlook that fact because I am very sexual, and I certainly could use a vibrator. HOWEVER, I'm just so disappointed in him that the gift arrived so late, came unwrapped, and he even left the price tag on it (note, it only cost $17, so it's certainly no Rabbit).
Am I just being a complete ass, or do I have the right to be a little upset by this? Part of me just wants to break up with him over this because I want to be with a man that is willing to put the time and effort into a relationship. It's not like I'm calling him everyday and expecting him to be there for me for every little problem...I'm very independent. I would just appreciate a little attentiveness!
I don't know, what do you think? Do I talk it over with him or just cut him loose? It's just so awkward. It's not like I expect expensive gifts. I would have been happier if he had wrapped a Hersheys bar in some nice wrapping paper and had it to me by Christmas, lol :)
He has a Ph.D and is 31 years old. Hasn't he learned the etiquette of gift giving by now? Let me know what you think....
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