Vickey is questioning whether she’s being ungrateful after her boyfriend bought her a Valentine’s Day gift that doesn’t feel like it was meant for her at all. Instead of something aligned with her interests, he booked a couples cooking course that runs over several weeks. The problem? She absolutely hates cooking and has zero interest in learning, while he’s the one who loves being in the kitchen, baking and trying new recipes.

What was meant to be a romantic gesture now feels like a commitment to an activity she doesn’t enjoy, leaving her feeling like the “gift” was actually for him — just packaged as something for both of them. It raises the question: when a present benefits the giver more than the receiver, does it still count as thoughtful? Or is she being ungrateful for not appreciating the experience?

Is it fair to expect a gift to be about what you like, or should couples gifts automatically be about shared growth — even if one person is suffering through it?

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Vickey is questioning whether she&rsquo;s being ungrateful after her boyfriend bought her a Valentine&rsquo;s Day gift that doesn&rsquo;t feel like it was meant for her at all. Instead of something aligned with her interests, he booked a couples cooking course that runs over several weeks. The problem? She absolutely hates cooking and has zero interest in learning, while he&rsquo;s the one who loves being in the kitchen, baking and trying new recipes.
What was meant to be a romantic gesture now feels like a commitment to an activity she doesn&rsquo;t enjoy, leaving her feeling like the &ldquo;gift&rdquo; was actually for him &mdash; just packaged as something for both of them. It raises the question: when a present benefits the giver more than the receiver, does it still count as thoughtful? Or is she being ungrateful for not appreciating the experience?
Is it fair to expect a gift to be about what you like, or should couples gifts automatically be about shared growth &mdash; even if one person is suffering through it?
Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg.
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Is it being ungrateful for feeling like your boyfriend’s Valentine’s gift was actually for him not for you??

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