So my man of almost a year just called me to tell me he doesn’t think he can buy me anything for Valentine’s Day. I never really care about getting gifts and no one’s ever really bought me anything for vday so idk. He knew how excited I was for my first vday with someone I love, and I already bought him all his gifts. My love language is giving gifts so I half of my excitement is seeing him so happy. I feel guilty for even being frustrated but I quickly got off the phone bc I could hold back tears. I don’t want him to be more upset with himself. He has bills to pay but I literally have none, so I understand that’s a factor. Idk I don’t wanna be difficult or ungrateful because I know it was hard for him to tell me over the phone instead of through text (couldn’t be in person bc I am away at college). I just kinda hate how hardcore I go for him and he always says how much he loves me and is the kindest man ever, but idk like he doesn’t show it but maybe I’m just comparing our relationship to others idk

EDIT:: Hi! I just wanted to clear some stuff up because I don’t think I explained right. Giving gifts is my love language but I don’t need to receive them to feel loved. Getting gifts has always made me feel a little awkward but I was under the impression that we were getting each other gifts because he kept throwing ideas out for stuff he wanted me to get him. I’m not mad, just a little sad I guess. I think we should have a conversation though about love languages and expectations. We’re only 22 and 23, so it isn’t like we have money to blow and I am well aware of this. Honestly, I might just be projecting bc as a kid I always hated getting gifts bc I knew we couldn’t afford them but then when I told my parents it wasn’t about the money they spent or the gifts for birthdays/holidays they just stopped getting me stuff. Homemade stuff is a great idea. I definitely want to talk with him tomorrow about this though, so I don’t become passive aggressive. I love him more than anything and I just want to be with him.