Is it normal for women to feel entitled to receive gifts from men?

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I am a regular guy and I have had a few relationships before. Of course, like any other person, sometimes I gave my girlfriends gifts or invited them to have dinner or whatever.

However, I find the mentality of "men are supposed to spend money on their women" completely ridiculous. I am not against gift giving, I am against this being an "obligation". I think that presents can be quite a romantic thing, but if someone else is already expecting it, then it is not magic at all.

On the other hand, I don't see why are only men supposed to spend on women. We live in a modern society, men and women work and earn money (and gifts don't even have to be expensive actually).

I find it particularly idiotic to give jewelry as a present. I feel like it is just so arrogant, just to prove that you have money or something.

And well, I was just wondering what are your thoughts about this issue... is it normal?

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Based on 36 votes (23 yes)
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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    Chivalry is dead. And that's how it should be!

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    What sort of women are you dating that they would have those sort of expectations? They sound like high-maintenance prostitutes.

    I don't think your situation is at all normal. Don't let the jeweler holiday adverts trick you into believing you must (or are expected) to give a woman jewelry as gifts. It's just a marketing scam.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      It is not only women, it is also men. If you tell another guy that you don't give gifts to "your girl" they will call you cheap bastard right away.

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      • [Old Memory]
        10 years ago

        Probably because they're feeling the same sort of pressure that you are too and they don't want to seem like they're falling behind at being studly boyfriends.

        Not all women are into jewelry and expensive gifts, I can assure you of this.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    Its normal to find that wrong. Society teaches women there princesses and should be treated as such. Presents should be given out of love or respect not obligated. Presents should be both ways. Jewlerys stupid the only purpose it has is to show off.

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    • udolipixie
      10 years ago

      LMFAO @ society teaches gals their princesses. That may be a societal message however that is quite unlikely to the main or norm one in a society where gals are regarded as untrustworthy liars and it's a norm to refer to gals in general as bitches.

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  • Short&2thepoint
    10 years ago

    You're dating the wrong women. Those that expect it don't deserve it.

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  • SuperBenzid
    10 years ago

    Another day I'm glad to be gay. If it was a choice I would advocate it. Dealing with that must suck.

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  • udolipixie
    10 years ago

    Not normal in my opinion as I don't really see this happening. I find entitlement is far more common in guys especially in relationships and in regards to sex.

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  • lilmich
    10 years ago

    I am a woman and it's the other way round in my relationship, if I am out and see something little that I think my boyfriend will enjoy then I will buy it for him.
    I have not ever expected a gift from any man.

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  • GinnyWeasley
    10 years ago

    Normal. Actually, i feel a bit uncomfortable when people give me presents(men or women or whatever)

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  • dom180
    10 years ago

    It's exactly like thisissomuchfun said: a lot of those stereotypical gifts are a marketing ploy to get you to buy overpriced stuff. Don't fall for it. I think everyone who celebrates Christmas should feel entitled to Christmas presents, but that's as far as the entitlement goes and the nature of the present is up to the giver.

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  • SkullsNRoses
    10 years ago

    Are these women actually demanding gifts or do you just feel general pressure to give them? Either way it's riddiculous.

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  • Shelbs
    10 years ago

    Yes, there are women out there who feel entitled to gift receiving.

    I believe that if someone is worthy of a gift then others will feel the need to give them one. It's something that doesn't need to be expected but earned by being a good person. It's a surprise because a person who is worthy doesn't expect anything.

    There are, however, certain days when gift giving is normal for both genders.

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