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Why did he refuse my birthday gift to him?

I had bought a nice silvery colored Cross Pen for my boyfriend's birthday. I wanted to get his name engraved onto it, too. Since I happened to go to his house before I could get the engravery done, I was very excited to show him his gift. When I showed him and explained to him that I will also put his name on the pen, he wasn't excited at all about the gift. He said, that the pen was too big, would make his shirt hang down... He held it in his hands and said, no I don't like it. I don't want it. I was very surprised because I thought he would like it. I put the pen and box back in my bag and never mentioned anything about, until today. I was expecting him to understand my feelings that I was hurt that he didn't accept my gift. But instead he keeps telling me: It didn't look that you picked this gift for me, it wasn't wrapped and I don't appreciate this types of gifts. None of these answers seem "logical" to me. What do you think is the real reason he refused my gift?

hard to know - how old is he? how long have you been dating?

if you haven't been dating long, he may be uncomfortable accepting the gift

if you've been dating a long time, he may have been expecting something more personal

neither excuses his reaction - which was not gracious
now, if he's young (a teen) he may not have learned how to be gracious so now's a good opportunity to help him with that - and that would be an even better gift than the pen

sit down with him and say nicely 'I'm sorry you didn't care for the birthday gift I picked for you. I did put some thought into the gift and was excited to give it to you. I'll be glad to return the pen since it doesn't suit you, but I'm puzzled at your very strong reaction over the gift. Can you tell me what you were hoping for for your birthday - maybe that will help me understand why you were so upset over my gift to you." Maybe he can better articulate his feelings, but if not - if he's rude even, then you might go on to say "I seem to have inadvertently hurt your feelings with my gift and I'm sorry - but you must know that you have hurt my feelings as well by your reaction." At this point, he should apologize for hurting your feelings and you two should move on. Return the pen - you can choose to either buy him another gift - or not. He declined your gift so there's nothing requiring you to buy another.

Now, if he's a full-fledged adult - such a reaction is nigh on inexcusable. He should already know better than to act that way (my oh my, if I had a nickle for every gift I've received and didn't like and had to be gracious about!)

Maybe you should be shopping for a new guy

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Groomsman Gifts | What Are the Best Groomsmen Gifts?

So tell me, what can be sweeter than the sound of your own name? Let me tell you a secret; it's the look of their name on their gadgets and personal items. (Women should know this with how men want to leave kiss marks on their bare necks.) I've always known this that when I was asked what I have given best so far, I gave my straightforward answer: engraved groomsmen gifts idea, of course.

Yes, I'm telling you the truth. That's why when I was first sent off by my big bro to get his groomsman who happens to be his college buddy by the way a thank-you gift for accepting the role, I held up close to him items all engraved with his full name. I thought he won't have any problem with that having the first man on earth's name-Adam, with a family name taken from the famous breakfast meal, Bacon. Since I've known Adam for quite long now, I know what tickles his fancy. I figured that his love of poetry and literature, being a creative writing major from Columbia University, would make engraved items perfect gifts for his groomsman role. My first rule in gift-giving: know the person you're giving the gift to.

I got him a gold-and-silver parker pen with his initials engraved on it; the pen is quite way below the arranged budget. I have several more options to add: personalized cuff links, a James Joyce book (Adam read one of his favorite poems one time), a sketched portrait of him with a personal dedication from the artist. I took time to plan out my modus operandi. I got a snapshot of him from his sis, who's also close to the family. I had no problem with the artist 'cause my dad's close pal is a renowned one who has had several exhibits in New York and Paris. My greatest pain in the neck is choosing the best among the ideas for engraved groomsmen gifts.

My mother's advice was to ask Adam's mother. I figured that is also a cardinal rule in gift-giving, particularly for men, find one person close to him and ask what they think clicks with him. That is, if you can't find a way to find it out yourself. Adam's mother picked the art work. "He's always been visiting some galleries. I think he likes one for his study," she quipped. So I asked her if Adam has a photo he loves so much he considers it a lifetime memento. She almost tripped in her excitement to hand me a snapshot of Adam when he won his first poetry contest way back in Minnesota high. I knew I had the right idea for one of the greatest gifts groomsmen can have. If he likes smoking then an engraved leather Cigar Case and Traveler Gift Set would make a good pick.

But that wasn't enough for me; I asked Adam's mom for his favorite poem. I researched on the poem, took out an excerpt of a few lines, and had them written as part of the artist's dedication. So much for creativity, I say.

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