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I got together with my boyfriend over 7 months ago. When we got together, it was two weeks before school ended. So over the summer, at first for a week or so, we talked, but nothing happened after that. We never saw each other once over the entire summer. He never even messaged me or called me or anything like that. Two weeks before school came back I got a message from him, he apologized that he hadn't spoken and came up with some excuses as to why he hadn't spoken to me for three months. I was short with him, but I told him I forgave him. Then he didn't talk to me any more until school rolled back around. When he saw me he didn't seem happy to see me. He just seemed normal. He randomly came up to me later and gave me a hug, but that was it. Long story short, we had a conversation about it later, and everything is great now. We've been on many dates, we talk every night by instant messages, we have couple photos, he's literally the nicest guy in the world. I'm really glad I gave him a second chance. Anyways, now it's time for Christmas break. An entire month away from school. He told me that we would hang out over the break. The only difference from this time and last time, is we've had a chance to bond. Last time he never said we would hang out, and this time he did. I've been on a vacation with his family over the weekend too, and I think his family loves me. HOWEVER, he's already broken the first time we were supposed to hang out outside of school for some excuse that doesn't even matter. I doubt doing chores lasts all day. we were supposed to go to his guitar recital tonight, and we were gonna hang out before hand, but he canceled hanging out before hand cause he had to practice his guitar and didn't want to waste gas, which I understand. then he messages me like an hour later and told me the recital got canceled cause his teacher's wife is in the hospital. so I asked him if he could come over, and he told me he had chores to do at home, maybe another time.

So... does this current behavior seem like he isn't planning on spending time with me? Or am I jumping the gun just because he did this to me before over the summer? What exactly is your prediction?

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Now that we are in the holiday season I thought it would be fun to pose this questions.

I was just doing some shopping at some thrift stores, for myself, but I happened upon some things that I thought some people on my list would like.

For instance, I found this pretty seahorse statue that I know my mom would love. I only paid 5 bucks for it, but that's not why I picked it up. I knew it would be something she would love for her home.

I've also picked up some stuff from the dollar store. Mostly just candy though, but I did see some nice stuff that I wouldn't mind receiving as gifts for Christmas (candle holders, candles, candy and some other houseware items).

So what do you guys think about this? Is this appropriate gift giving ettiquette? Or is this considered tacky?

I am interested in everyone's opinion :)