"Buying gifts is my way of showing I care I really enjoy buying things for my boyfriend, Axel. It's about love; I get excited whenever I see something that reminds me of him. I like to buy him clothes in particular I think it gives him a little confidence boost. Even though I already like his sense of style, it's my way of showing I care."
"This summer, I bought him a pair of jeans. But I noticed he wasn't wearing them, and asked if he liked them. He came downstairs the next day wearing them, saying: Hey, I've got your jeans on! That made me feel stupid. It felt as if he was only wearing them because I had asked. Part of me felt happy, but another part felt as if he was doing it to shut me up."
"One time, I tried to get rid of his Crocs. I hate them. Axel got really annoyed. Maybe I overstepped a bit. He said I was trying to erase his personality, but I wasn't. I just wanted him to see what I see: that he could look amazing if he upgraded his wardrobe slightly. Axel has got great style when he wants to, and I get frustrated when he sticks to the same few things out of habit."
I enjoy buying clothes for my boyfriend Axel as a way to show love and because I believe it boosts his confidence. I earn more, so purchasing gifts feels natural to me. I feel hurt when he does not wear items I thoughtfully choose, especially after waiting weeks without seeing him use them. A specific incident with jeans made me feel dismissed when he wore them only after I asked. I critique his casual choices like Crocs because I want him to look his best, but I sometimes worry I overstep and erase his personality.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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