Girl Expects Expensive B-Day Gift From Boyfriend But Gets Pair Of Socks That Triggers Her Trypophobia

"I told him that he’s given his family members expensive or well-thought-out presents for just normal days"

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• Published in Interesting
• January 25, 2024

Birthdays are special occasions for many people, and they look forward to them. But not everyone values those days, and for that sort of people, a birthday is just a regular day.

This different perspective on the same occasion can cause some issues among the closest people, just like in this Reddit story. Reddit user shared she was eager to see the birthday gifts she would receive, especially from her boyfriend.

At the celebration, the OP opened presents and was disappointed to find her boyfriend had given her socks patterned with holes, which triggered her severe trypophobia. The OP's boyfriend was dissatisfied with the OP's reaction, even though he knew of the OP's phobia.

Additionally, the OP was insulted by his gift, considering the boyfriend's financial stability and his history of giving lavish gifts to his female relatives without any special occasion. Distressed by the situation, the OP ended the party earlier and, in an act of frustration, gave her dog to use the socks as a chew toy.

This action led to a heated discussion when the boyfriend noticed. He accused the OP of being ungrateful and misusing his gift. In response, the OP criticized his lack of thoughtfulness in gift-giving compared to the expensive and considerate presents he routinely gave his family members.

Seeking advice, the OP discussed the incident with her brother, who suggested that the boyfriend might not perceive their relationship to be as advanced as the relationships he has with his family members, hence his differing approach to gift-giving. Now, the OP is questioning if she was in the wrong with her reaction.

OP asks:

OP explained she adores her birthday:

But her boyfriend's gift visibly shocked her:

Her boyfriend was disappointed with her reaction:

She gave the present to her dog as a chew toy, and her boyfriend accused her of misusing his gift:

She explained to him her POV, but she is unsure if she overreacted:

One Reddit user added some details the OP didn't mention in her original post

Polka dots and holes are not the same

He couldn't know

Redditor agreed with the OP that socks are a very disappointing gift

But not everyone feels the same

His present didn't need to be expensive, but it should have been thoughtful

Maybe the boyfriend tested the OP and her preferences

Socks are a terrible gift

Redditor explained she offended her boyfriend

A Redditor explained their POV

After reading the OP's story and being curious about it, Redditors learned some new crucial details. For example, the OP and her boyfriend were dating for only five months.

Also, it wasn't socks with holes, yet with polka dots. Although many Redditors think that her boyfriend should have put more effort into choosing the proper gift, they still feel that the OP's reaction was wrong.

Additionally, they said the OP acted like she believed she deserved an expensive gift because she was his girlfriend.

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