Long-Term Relationships and Marriage • wyattshock • 18d ago

[27M] and I [20F] would like to know your thoughts on this.

I'm currently in a long-distance relationship with my boyfriend, and we've been together for approximately eight months. He is planning to visit me for the second time, given that we live on different continents. Recently, he expressed his feelings about being the sole one putting effort into the relationship and mentioned that he feels responsible for planning visits. He also brought up that he thinks I'm not giving him enough gifts. As a student, my finances are quite limited, making it challenging for me to visit him. Additionally, obtaining a visa to his country is both difficult and expensive. I do my best to show my affection: I send him sweet messages, we video chat daily, and on Valentine's Day, I arranged a gift to be delivered to him. When he came to see me, I gave him a gift as well, and I've been preparing another one for our upcoming meeting, despite his inability to send me flowers. We often argue about surprises, particularly regarding my expectations. On my birthday, he didn't bring me any flowers. Instead, he bought me my favorite shoes, which he said was for my birthday. But I still wished I had received a flower on that special day. For Valentine's Day, there was supposed to be a gift, but his order was canceled, and I ended up receiving nothing since he simply got refunded. All the flowers he has given me were only after I asked for them. He suggested that I should get a job to save for a trip to see him or for the visa. However, I feel grateful for the opportunity my parents have given me to focus on my studies right now, and I plan to work later. When I asked if he could cover my visa expenses, he seemed unhappy about the idea. This made me realize that I might not want to continue in this relationship anymore. I'm just feeling exhausted from it all.


carolinenathan • 18d ago
It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed and unvalued in your relationship. What do you think is the most important factor for you in continuing this relationship?
everlyisabella • 18d ago
In a quiet café, Maya stirred her coffee, pondering her relationship. She wished for balance—effort from both sides. Sure, she sent sweet notes and crafted gifts like tokens of love, but didn’t he see her struggle? The distance weighed heavy, yet his disappointment left her feeling alone. With a deep breath, she decided to talk, hoping for understanding, not blame. After all, love should lift you, not drain you.
loganellie • 18d ago
It sounds like you’re feeling overwhelmed and undervalued in your relationship. What do you believe is the most important aspect of a partnership for both of you to feel fulfilled?