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Old 12-24-2014, 11:31 AM
 
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You have been dating each other for over 6 months. It's serious.

You buy her a thoughtful present worth 250
Somehow you find out she spends about 500 on your gift.

Would you add more to your gift to close the gap?

I know it's not about the price, but what is your opinion?
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:35 AM
 
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It's the thought that counts, not the monetary value. If somehow she gets offended by your "lesser" gift, I would say something is wrong in the relationship. 250 is pretty good on its own.
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:44 AM
 
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This is exactly why my circle of friends do not give gifts anymore. You just said you know its not about the price, yet you are stressing because of a difference in dollar value.

Christmas is stupid. I can't wait until its over.
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Old 12-24-2014, 11:56 AM
 
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Is it about the price or is it not?

No, do not spend more to "even things out". $250 is over-the-top for half a year of dating, $500 is ridiculous. What happens next year, spend thousands? I wouldn't accept a $500 gift at that stage of dating, that would make me completely uncomfortable. Heck, my husband and I don't spend that now. It's not about the price tag.
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Old 12-24-2014, 12:13 PM
 
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I mean yeah it's really not about the price. I'm just not sure what the *appropriate* amount would be for this stage.
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Old 12-24-2014, 12:38 PM
 
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I mean yeah it's really not about the price. I'm just not sure what the *appropriate* amount would be for this stage.
IMO, $50 is plenty.

How did you find out what she has spent?
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Old 12-24-2014, 12:40 PM
 
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It came into conversation
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Old 12-24-2014, 12:41 PM
 
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It came into conversation
And you didn't tell her it was excessive? Does it not make you uncomfortable?
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Old 12-24-2014, 12:41 PM
 
Location: ATL & LA
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It's not about how much money you spend, it's the thought that goes into it. As long as you feel your gift is thoughtful and tailored to her, that's all that should matter, and the same should go for her. If she would hold it against you that you didn't spend as much as her, then she isn't the right one for you anyways. Good luck!
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Old 12-24-2014, 12:42 PM
 
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It's about the budget or as Kevin Hart says "Stay in your lane."
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