i’m someone who’s big on the little things. i love little gifts or just random acts of kindness because to me, it shows they’re thinking of me. i also like to reciprocate this. so in the past, i’ve sent my bf money for lunch. got him food/drinks before class. spent over $100 on a christmas gift for him. stuff like that because i care about him. my boyfriend on the other hand hasn’t done these things for me. when we go on dates he’ll pay for them about half of the time. has never gotten me flowers or anything like that. no sweet or random gifts. he got me a necklace for christmas but it couldn’t have been more than $40 max (the price isn’t the main point, just expressing the quality of the gift). outside of this though he’s the perfect boyfriend and i’m very happy.

this has been something i’ve noticed before but i’ve been patient as my bf is trying to save for an apartment (he currently lives at home) and we’re college students. but it just kind of sucks, especially since my financial situation isn’t the greatest since i pay for all of my college expenses and rent. but i still find ways to save some money out of my checks for him. valentine’s day is coming up and the part of me who loves to make him feel special wants to plan a day getaway. go somewhere then go out to dinner. get a hotel. that type of thing. but knowing my bf he’ll probably get me a snickers bar for valentine’s day lol. i would love to communicate my love language more but i don’t know how to express it without sounding money hungry or like a user. i’m frustrated :(