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Gifts in exchange of friendship?
Does anyone feel little bit bad when in a someone give gifts to their friends, it doesn't always has to be something extravagant js small items to make their day? But you don't receive it? Ofc they don't owe me anything for my friendship but it kinda makes me feel like im bit lacking? Or maybe I'm the wrong for seeking gifts in the first place Looking for opinions and advice thank u! Sorry for bringing a reddit type question on the forum but it is what it is ¯_(ツ)_/¯
I %100 don't think you're a bad person, but I can see how this mindset is a little toxic and problematic.
Wanting someone to get you something is totally normal. But you shouldn't think that if you gave someone something, they have to give you something in return. They didn't ask you to get it for them, and I'm pretty sure you didn't get gifts ju...... reply
I don't you're "wrong" per se.
I understand your disappointment. However, i think your expectations are not okay.
Not everyone expresses themselves in the same way as you do. Not everyone is good at giving gifts. Sometimes the situation just doesn't arise.
I myself like giving small gifts and it's always just me seeing something while shopping an...... 1 reply
You deserve for your feelings to be reciprocated since it sounds like ur love language is gifts full stop. It's my love language and I get gifts for everyone, I give flowers and cookies when visiting someone's house, I give b-day gifts, I give gifts to celebrate someone's achievement. And I also feel awful when no one gives me anything back because...... reply
I have a friend like that. Idc if she gift me back but her appreciate lasts 10mins after that bum she starts being annoying af. I would dump her if it wasn't our long history and besides I need to socialize rn. 1 reply
