A guy who I told I wasn’t interested in him, got me something for Valentine’s Day. Do I owe him more than a thank you/ a nice gift in return?

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[blueonblack22]

If you really did directly tell him you weren’t interested then he should have taken that at face value and quit. I know I would have.

Also I really hope that wasn’t a “no yes” rejection you gave him. Given you are thinking about returning the favor it seems like it might be.

On one end I commend you for not mooching off his good will. Really I do. But at the same time you already told him how you really feel (right?) so he either thinks: he can bribe you into liking him (huge nice guy mistake) OR there was sort of “no yes” signal you gave off.

Just smile and thank him but don’t do anything else. Acknowledge the favor but don’t go further. If you do he will think he has a chance and that’s not what you want, right?

Also don’t get any ideas that this guy is going to be “okay” with the friendzone. I know a part of you likes the attention and again I’m glad you were honest with him earlier (ball is in his court now). But he will never be okay with that.

[Cody2004]

If you accept it maybe a thank you but that's about it that's just basic manner stuff. Personally I believe in being nice to everyone even if I'm not into somebody at home straight in the garbage lol 🤫

[Cutegirl06]

I don't think you owe him anything, you told him that you were not interested. It was his choice to give you something. Maybe he was hoping you'd change your mind. But no you owe him nothing.

[TacosRAwesome]

No you don't. Tbh it's a bit of a dick move to get you something when you've specified you're not interested.

[Finchie40]

Not at all , you aren’t in a relationship with him so a simple thank you is all you need to say or do , It was his choice to get you a Valentine’s gift

[BoopBoopBeep]

nope. Thank you is fine

[Paris13]

Just to Now Go Slow with This Joe. xxoo

[Billlewis]

Nope, you don't owe him a damn thing.

[JTPeterson]

If I were you I would return the gift to him as a clear indication that your not interested since words are not apparently working you don’t owe him a thing and if he keeps trying to be with you then you might need to end the friendship with the guy

[Drew-1990]

You told him you were not interested in him. You do not owe him a gift back. A thank you is all you owe him nothing more or less.

[Guido]

It depends on what he got you for a gift. If it's something small and inexpensive then a simple thank you. Anything more and return it to him staying you are not interested as he didn't get the hint the first time.

[DagonbroughtMehere]

A thanks might send Him away, but if You looked to set it even get him something small, however this may only motivate Him to press You harder.

I advise the former.

[shortster]

Nope. A gift is just that; it isn't a transactional thing. It is pure generosity, it should never be expected or reciprocated; only appreciated when it arrives.

[noohair]

My friend gave his wife a card and some small heart pendant. She got him nothing. I don't believe you want to encourage him so be carfull.

[PrettyCrumblBb]

I wouldn't accept the gift. I'd tell him

"I told you I wasn't interested."

[litty736]

You don't owe him anything. The thank you is enough

[Cr1982]

Nope just a thank you. If you do more he will keep it coming

[BadApple69]

A thank you is all you owe him.

[spartan55]

Not even a gift. Just a genuine thank you.

[laly520]

u don't
plus u don't have to accept it

[CozyCoffin]

You owe him nothing.

[kinggeorge007]

No, a polite thanks would be enough

[KrakenAttackin]

No, a simple "thank you" is sufficient.

[Jamie05rhs]

You don't even owe him a gift in return.