BY: MYRIAM BOUCHENAFA, FW WRITER

Last night I was at one of my girlfriend’s downtown condo, enjoying a glass of wine and mostly spying on her flat mate and his new girlfriend!
I know it sounds childish but give me a break, GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
At some point we overheard him telling her that he wasn’t the kinda guy who gives gifts to his girlfriend.
Oh my God, did he really just say that? Oh boy, he’s heading the wrong way! The funny, but not so funny, thing is that this wasn’t the first time I’ve heard a man say that.
When it comes to presents, men seem to find it hard spending money on their girlfriends.
Last year I had this huge argument with my boyfriend after he asked me what would make me really happy for my birthday. A classic Chanel bag would definitely do. I knew at that time he could more or less afford it. But it seems it is against all of his principles to spend so much money on a bag… or a gift. He thinks it is wrong because he works hard to save up money and if he’s not spending this money in something he really wants, why should he spend it on something I want.
My experience taught me that no matter the occasion, or the budget, unless they can benefit from the gift it in any way (weekend away, only if they ever manage to plan one) they won’t put much heart or money into it.
I really don’t see the point in loving and sharing your life with someone if you can’t make them feel like there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for them? I know I might sound like a spoiled brat but I believe that love is a wonderful thing, which should not have a tag price.
Being willing to make the other happy is what love is all about, even if it sometimes means that you have to make sacrifices for yourself.