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ikkledudette · 23/04/2019 11:00

It was my birthday the weekend just gone. I've only been seeing my bf for 1.5 months, so was not expecting much. He knew about my birthday for quite a while as he kept bringing it up. However, when I got to his place, he wrapped my present when I was in the bathroom. He then gave it to me and stated it was the quickest he'd wrapped a present. When I opened it, it was a pair of socks. They were a little thoughtful as they had I ❤ motorbikes. He also confessed he forgot to get me a card. I was a little underwhelmed by what felt like the lack of thought that went into it. Am I being silly?

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Aimily · 23/04/2019 11:05

I wouldn't worry, you've not been together long.
If it makes you feel better, my oh has never got me a card in the 6 years we've been a couple. Also first 2 years we were together I didn't even get presents from him for my birthday

Nesssie · 23/04/2019 11:06

1.5months is a very short relationship and not much time for him to get to know you/want to spend a lot of money on a gift.

Sounds like he knew you enough to get the motorbike socks, which is nice and shows he put some thought/effort in. Yes, a card would have been nice and wrapping it secretly but I don't think guys think things through!

For a new relationship, the present seems fine. Next year you can expect more.

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