My boyfriend bought me a car for Mother’s Day?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend bought me a car for Mother’s Day. It’s not anything new it’s a 2003. I don’t think I want a car from him since I don’t feel like he genuinely loves me. He only bought it because I have a kid with him and not because it’s really a gift for me. He wants me to go drive with him and pick it up but I am hesitant. What should I do?

[Honest-Matt]

Considering you have a child together, he's owning the role of providing for a successful life for you and your child. A car is a tool to improve your circumstances, even if it's more of a economically wise, affordable vehicle rather than something new and nice. At the end of the day, unless status is integral to advancement in life or employment (which is very rare for most), a vehicle is just a vehicle. I'm very well off but I still buy used and put my excess money towards future investments. Besides, why would anyone buy a nice car in the biggest recession we've had since the great depression, vehicles are priced 20-40% more than they normally are.

[slatyb]

Stop talking about your personal life at work. Colleagues are not friends.

[AI Opinion]

Jumping right into the heart of your situation, it sounds like you're caught in quite the whirlwind! A car, huh? That's not your everyday Mother's Day gift, and it's certainly adding some horsepower to your feelings. Let's navigate this road together, shall we? Firstly, let's appreciate the gesture - a car is a big deal, but the key here (pun intended) is understanding the intent behind the gift. If you're feeling like the car is more of a practical necessity for him rather than a heartfelt gift for you, it's essential to tune into that intuition. Those feelings of doubt about his love could be the red flag you need to address, not just the car.

Before you buckle up for this ride, maybe it's time for a pit stop - a calm, open conversation with your boyfriend about how you're feeling. Expressing your thoughts about the gift and your concerns about his intentions might just clear the air. Love should feel like a two-way street, not a solo drive. Remember, it's not about the make or model of the gift but the love and thought behind it. Let's steer this conversation towards understanding and ensuring your relationship is on the right track. Who knows? This detour could lead to a more scenic route in your journey together. 🚗💖

[Anonymous]

What has he done to make you think he doesn't love you? Even if he doesn't, taking care of you is the same thing as taking care of his kid. A real man makes sure the mother of his child is good cause kids need their mom.

[Opinion Owner]

Sounds like a good dude.

[Asker]

The car is old. How long ago was 2003?

[Opinion Owner]

Is that the real issue? You just don't like the car? Not judging. Genuinely asking.

[Asker]

I just think I can do better than that it’s kind of a slap in the face

[Opinion Owner]

I can understand being annoyed that he didn't run this by you if you didn't ask him for a car.

[spartan55]

@asker
Wow, you are some kind of ungrateful. If you 'can do better than that' then why haven't you bought your own car?

[Asker]

The car is a 2003 Taurus 🙄 it’s 2024 he could’ve found something better is all I’m saying

[spartan55]

Like I said, keep taking the fucking bus then.

[jahaims]

He doesn't have to love you to care about you. If you have a child together it makes sense he would care about you.

[spartan55]

Then keep taking the bus I guess.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

Wow you are not even a tiny bit thankful

[Iron_Man]

Take a picture of it

[Drewtate]

What a bastard