Wow. Six years and not a single present on your birthday or during the holidays? No flowers on Valentine's Day? Not even an Easter basket??? Why is he such a Grinch??

Clearly his lack of gift giving is a sign that he will never commit. He is saying, "We're dating, but I'm not your boyfriend." Which, after six years, is pretty crummy. At this point he's just stringing you along. Have you ever brought up the lack of gifts? I would think that conversation would've come up at least once in six years. Picking up the check when you go out is besides the point. That shouldn't make up for the fact that he never takes the time to give you something to show that he cares. it doesn't have to cost anything-- he could at least make you a card or a mix CD or anything to show that he cares.

Do you give him gifts? If so, he should be reciprocating. After six years, you have to consider this as a sign that he might not be the guy for you. You expect--and deserve--a basic level of effort on his part after six years. This may be more than he's willing to give. He doesn't have to lavish you with gifts, but the lack of even a card shows a level of thoughtlessness on his part. It's a way to keep you at arm's length. It's time to address the elephant in the relationship. Chances are the lack of gifts is indicative of a larger fundamental problem. It could be that you want different things out of this relationship. Six years is far too long to be unhappy.

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