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Should I be accepting a gift like this?

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Question - (22 December 2008) 4 Answers - (Newest, 23 December 2008)
A female United States age 41-50, anonymous writes:

I've known this guy for two wks. now. He's a great guy who is showing more and more interest with calls and text throughout the day. Overall, he makes time for me. Anyways, I know X-mas is just around the corner..he asks what I wanted? I said nothing. He asked again..So, I said I really want a digital camera. It's about $200-$300. He says 'Ok, when I see you we'll stop by the store so you can pick out the one you like.'

I'm excited..but feel like I shouldn't be taking a gift like that. I'll get him something too. But still I think that's quite a bit to spend on someone you're just getting to know. The problem is..will he expect something in return..like sex?

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A reader, anonymous, writes (23 December 2008):

He will not expect immediately sex from you after you got the present where 'you asked for', but if there will be no relation in it, he might be disappointed.

You could give something nice back (about the same or a bit less value) and if you have no money, make a beautiful painting or something else what's personal (it's impossible to value something that you made by hand, for 15 dollar you buy paint and canvas with frame and some equipment, and if you have no idea what to paint you search around on internet to get some inspiration). At that moment you are equal again.

I can imagine that you were exited to get a digital camera, but to my opinion it was not such a good idea to propose a relative expensive present from somebody you just know 2 weeks.

You would not have asked your question here if you were confident about it.

Again, for 15 dollar and a day effort you have a nice camera... and who knows, also an admirer for a lifetime : have a nice christmas :):)

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A reader, anonymous, writes (22 December 2008):

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Well, he told me what he wanted..some part for his bike. I figured if he got me something..I feel obligated to do the same. His gift is $50-$75. I know I shouldn't accept a gift like that. But he might be just talk...not sure.

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A female reader, eyeswideopen United States +, writes (22 December 2008):

eyeswideopen agony auntOf course you shouldn't be expecting a gift like that after 2 weeks! It makes you look like a gold digger. What were you planning on getting him?

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A female reader, mz_lani1 United States +, writes (22 December 2008):

mz_lani1 agony auntIt could be n it could not be..But see wut happens after what he tries to do after u both go n get that camera..

If it turns out to him wanting sex, give him his camera back n tell him to take u home..if it dont turn out to sex in return, then--keep observing him..Some men can be deceitful..but see where does this take u..

Take care n Good luck n Happy holidays n keep me posted..

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