Hey guys Okay, I know this sounds strange because many girls WISH they had this problem! But my boyfriend and I recently started dating and he spends a lot of money on me. We usually go out to eat and I try to pay the bill, but he says that he would feel bad if I paid, so he always picks up the tab.
My birthday is coming up and he got me a cake and some expensive presents (or at least they looked expensive.) We've only been dating a couple of weeks and I feel bad that he went to all that trouble!
This guy seems really sweet and the things he does are heartfelt. Maybe gifts are his way of expressing emotion but it makes me feel extremely guilty whenever anyone spends money on me! Also, I feel as if I "owe" him something now. I don't know if he has ulterior motives by spending so much (like wanting sex, etc.).
How do I tell my bf to not spend so much money on me? I can't convince him to let me pay, and I don't want to hurt his ego...
Also, I think he is in a financially stable situation but it still makes me feel guilty never chipping in my fair share when we go out. He is also from another country where men paying for everything is more common because (according to him), the women hold higher expectations for men haha