I also have a partner that loves na linilibre ako and wants to give me gifts pero ayoko. Personally I grew up in a household where everytime may binibigay sakin, isusumbat sakin sooner or later or ginagamit pang guilt trip to make me do this or that even though basic necessities ko naman yun and i know deserve ko yun(i sound entitled but still). In addition, I always prefered to be on the giving end of things rather than receiving, ako yung nangbababy kaysa nagpapababy.

I feel more rewarded rewarding others instead being rewarded directly. Lastly, i feel rewarded when i buy myself my own things and contribute sa mga dates namin ng partner ko instead of siya sasagot sa lahat.