Buying AP for a girlfriend (contingency planning)

[TunaTuna]

What are you going buy her AP cufflinks?

I don't think she would want them, let alone want to keep them in a break up

[Easy E]

Don’t

[NeoDough]

Originally Posted by Fifteen

Has anyone here purchased an AP (or any high priced item) for a gf before? I understand it would be normal to purchase for a wife, but when it comes to gf, I’m wondering what the etiquette would be if we ever broke up.

I don’t expect the girl to ever return gifts (or Vice versa) when they break up, but I’ve also never purchased anything of high value (over $5k) before to a gf.

I’m wondering if anyone has any experience of getting a watch back bc the girl may associate the item to you (or vice versa).

Asking for a friend of course.

A gift is a gift. Several in this thread have rightfully pointed out that this is true legally. But I'm speaking morally - from any decent person, a true gift is unconditional. If you see it as conditional in some way (e.g. the relationship staying together) then it's not a gift.

If it's well within your means, I think it is a wonderful gift. But make sure you see it that way. Best of luck.

[911AP]

Originally Posted by saltyandwet

I did. In the last 12 months, I've bought my GF a 36mm YG DD, a Birkin, Channel flapbag, Dior saddlebag, Cartier love bracelet/ring, Van Cleef necklace and other things here and there. Do what makes you happy. Don't overthink the whole gf/wife thing. A wife can leave you just as easily as a gf with one notable exception. If a gf leaves, you'd lose everything that you've already spent on her. A wife leaves, you stand to lose 50% of everything that you haven't spent YET.

Can I be your side chick?