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The Prosecution: Bella

Whenever Axel fails to wear a piece I've presented him, I get upset. Purchasing items is my method of expressing I care

I really love buying things for my partner, Axel. It concerns love; I become enthusiastic each time I see a piece that recalls him.

I particularly prefer to purchase him outfits – I think it offers him a small morale increase. Even though I already admire his fashion sense, it's my method of showing I value him.

I earn a higher salary than him, so it's not problematic to get him presents. I understand some individuals don't show caring through presents, but if I have the means, what's the harm?

But when he doesn't wear an item I've given him, specifically after I've put thought into it, I get upset.

During summer, I purchased him a couple of blue jeans. However I saw he hadn't worn them, and questioned if he enjoyed them.

He walked downstairs the next day putting on them, saying: "Hello, I've have your pants on!" That made me feeling stupid.

It appeared as if he was only wearing them because I had questioned. To some extent felt pleased, but another part felt as if he was acting to end the discussion.

I don't expect him to wear each item promptly or to show appreciation, but if time go by and I don't see him sporting my presents, I start to doubt if he liked them in the beginning.

I desire him to seem his best – so, certainly, I have views about what fits him.

On one occasion, I attempted to remove his sandals. I can't stand them. He got quite annoyed. Perhaps I crossed boundaries a little.

He claimed I attempted to eliminate his identity, but I wasn't. I just wished him to see what I observe: that he could seem amazing if he improved his clothing collection moderately.

My boyfriend has has excellent style when he chooses to, and I get disappointed when he continues with the routine items out of custom.

I imagine that's since he doesn't take as much concern in fashion as I do and doesn't have as much funds to allocate in his wardrobe.

However, from my viewpoint, occasionally it's not concerning the outfits at all; it's about desiring to feel that my actions are appreciated.

I adore that Axel is self-reliant and stubborn; it's part of what makes him him. But I also desire he'd see that when I buy him things, I'm only trying to connect with him.

The Other Side: Axel

I was single so long I'm not used to individuals buying me things – and I dislike receiving instructions what to do

I think my girlfriend's habit of buying me things and then growing upset when I avoid wearing them is unhealthy.

Not anyone should be forced to utilize a gift when the donor wants. That detracts from the significance of a gift, which is meant to be generous.

Regarding the denim, I just didn't have round to putting on them because it was extremely sweltering this period.

But when she asked if I liked them, I put them on the very following day.

My girlfriend then blamed me of only wearing them to satisfy her, which was rather correct. But my perspective is: don't ask me to put on an item you got and then accuse me of not truly wishing to wear it.

This situation makes sense.

I should be free to choose when to wear my clothes. She is being quite kind when she gets me gifts, but I wish to avoid feeling compelled.

She said I was ungrateful when I raised this issue, but it's really not the case.

My girlfriend furthermore receives a lot more income than me, and it doesn't represent a significant issue for her to spend freely on recent purchases.

But I don't have that multiple outfits, and I'm used to wearing the same old ensembles. It needs me a bit of time to adapt to having recent additions in my wardrobe.

I'm also unfamiliar with people buying me things, as this is my first relationship. There's probably additionally a little of me being strong-willed.

Whenever she sought to remove my footwear, I failed to respond positively.

I genuinely enjoy the denim she got me, but at times if she has a great thought, my first response is to refuse to follow it, only because I've been unattached for so long and I don't like getting directions what to do.

My girlfriend has additionally pointed out this inclination in me, and I realize I must to work on it.

Nonetheless, conversely of me questions whether my girlfriend is buying me items because she's {trying|attempt