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AnnitaProblems · 27/09/2022 16:48

This will sound very spoilt, which is why I am posting here rather than asking friends. Please no unhelpful or rude replies.

My partner gave me a very extravagant gift card for a shop (used to be my favourite but it isn't anymore) He did it to be kind but we were in a bad place at the time and it felt like he was buying me (although I really don't think this was his intention, he just likes being kind to me). Its made me feel really awkward, there is nothing I want from there and even if there is, I don't want to buy something as it feels like he's just given me money. It feels spoiling, it makes me feel uncomfortable. I guess it's just not my love language and I can't bring myself to use it. Ive had this with presents from my parents before where I get stressed when a lot of money is spent on something I really don't want. I found it weird he got me a voucher as its unpersonal and feel like he's just got me money which is weird from someone our age (we are 21). I'm stressed as I went in and didn't like anything. I do have a long time to find something but feel stressed and a bit panicked about buying something for the sake of it. I tried calling the shop but I can't return it and its too niche to sell online. Im too embarrassed to talk to friends about it as I* *sound spoilt. I don't want to embarrass him by talking to others.

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HappyNannie · 27/09/2022 17:01

Stop thinking that you have to spend it on yourself. Christmas is just around the corner so maybe you can get some presents for your family or friends.

KangarooKenny · 27/09/2022 17:38

I know how you feel, I hate it when people buy me things I don’t want, I’d rather they buy me nothing at all.
Can you use it to buy some Xmas presents for others ?

Needmorelego · 27/09/2022 18:24

What is it about the shop that has made it no longer your favourite? Does he realise you don't like it anymore?
Is its a clothes shop? Do you just not like this season's stuff (winter wear is often dull).
He has tried to give you something nice. Could you not go shopping together to spend it as a day out. He could help You choose something. You then treat him to lunch.
Then over lunch say casually "that was really sweet of you but vouchers are sometimes a pain to spend".

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