Old Boyfriend Still Has Gift from 17 Years Ago..,.
@zoey7879 (3092)
Quincy, Illinois
February 15, 2011 4:47pm CST
I recently caught up with a friend from high school that I have not seen or heard from in many, many years. We had dated briefly in high school, for about a month or so, but it did not develop into a serious relationship. During this time, I had given him the gift of a dream catcher that I had handmade.
It came up in our conversation the other day that he still has this dream catcher, and that it hangs in his 8-year-old son's bedroom. I was really surprised to hear of this and didn't know what to say or think. He's also mentioned coming to visit during the next couple of weeks.
I'm not 100% certain of what to make of it all. I'm kinda dumb like that.. lol!
Any input, my fellow mylotters?
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8 responses
@birdie816 (1276)
• United States
15 Feb 11
that's actually kind of creepy...if i found out my ex boyfriend still had anything i gave him (because there wasn't much on account of the fact that we only dated like three months on and off) i wouldn't know what to think either. i would just be freaked out...even though for me i only dated my ex about two years ago. it lookes like he really liked you in highschool and he was heartbroken when you two broke up, so he kept this dreamcatcher to remember you by. but i think that is extra strange since most likely his son is the result of a new relationship. i don't think it is ever appropriate to keep anything your ex gives you when you find someone else.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Feb 11
Well, like they say: It is what it is. I might check alittle on him if I get some weird vibes but that would be all of it. Something you gave him years ago meant something to him and he kept it. I would feel nice. And as long as he isn't some weirdo I would just take it for what it is.
@zoey7879 (3092)
• Quincy, Illinois
16 Feb 11
No weirdo. He was one of the only friends that I had through the span of my high school career and really one of the few people that I have ever been 100% comfortable around.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
For me yes it is nice to hear because many are not recognize that kind of giving a gift to the friends.
@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
If he's offering you to rekindled again that sweet friendship, then there's nothing wrong about it. If he's married and happy as you are, then make him see that it's plain friendship/ Keeping your gift for gift may have a story to tell, maybe he had some unforgettable experience with it that's why he's still keeping it, for just memory sake. Just offer him friendship and I think it will be okay for both of you!
@zoey7879 (3092)
• Quincy, Illinois
16 Feb 11
Neither of us are married.
I asked him tonight why he still had it and he said it was because I had been important to him and he's sentimental like that.
@gsaintiny (69)
• United States
16 Feb 11
Hi Zoey,
Thanks for sharing. :O)
My take? Well, be innocent about it!
I mean, how's that not sooo sweet? I mean, it's in his little kid's bedroom. I sometimes wonder if girls haven't become way too suspicious of boys. I mean, he's honoring the memory of the two of you together without getting all loud about it.
I mean, respect your own limits--whatever they may happen to be. But, enjoy being appreciated, I say.
Yay you, Zoey! :D
Sunshine & Blessings,
Giovani
@raviteja_ravi84 (2620)
• India
16 Feb 11
Well i think it's kinda sweet that he still has that gift with him.. I think maybe he just wants another chance with you but i am a terrible judge of people so i may not be 100% sure. I wish i would know something more but since i don't know your friend i just can't say anything much. Be careful very careful!
Cheers!
