I’m 31 years old and I’m dating someone that’s 44 years old. We’ve been dating for a month. I’m going through the end of my divorce. He’s a very nice guy easy going, easy to talk to, see each other 3-4 days a week. All great but I am having an issue accepting his financial status. He’s had a great life, great career, a little dangerous but I’ve accepted that. The gifts and money are a hard thing to accept. I’m dating him for who he is but I cannot get over the feeling like I’m a sugar baby. My birthday came up this week and I was given a brand new highlander fully loaded. Yes, it’s a nice gift but when I tell him that buying these expensive gifts and randomly putting money in my bank account makes me feel like he has to buy my love when it’s not true at all. Anyone have any experience with a relationship like this? I’ve explained to him how it makes me feel but he doesn’t understand it. He sees a long term future down the road. I do as well but I need advice on how to handle this. Yes, I know many women would love to be in my shoes right now. But, I cannot shake this feeling.

Response to a few comments:

I’ve never been with a guy that wanted to buy expensive gifts this fast in a relationship.

Any guy that’s ever given anything to me has come with strings attached to those items

If this is a birthday gift then I’m truly afraid to see what Christmas is or any other major holidays.

My income level is $15,000 a year where he makes at least that in one week. So there’s a major difference in income between us.

Yes, we’re both givers but I’m more of an emotional giver since I lack the financial backing.