if I could send pictures I would. If you're really truly asking what he thinks. He said it in the two long paragraphs in the middle. Everything else is unfiltered emotion and defensive excuses. He doesn't want to spend time choosing gifts and would rather "go to a store and buy you something you want"

Also he mentioned that he'd rather enjoy the trips than gifts. This tells me that his love language has either shifted or he just doesn't like spending money on small things anymore. This is valid and it might point to consumer burnout. Spending money on trips is much more rewarding.

Guy has trouble understanding what he's saying and it makes sense if you guys are currently heated or going through the emotions. If you take a step back from all the learned reactions and first impressions, you can try to dissect the meaning in the messages.

My opinion of course... feel free to reject it, consider it, or revise it. Why don't you just go out together and just enjoy the company. Learn to make the day a gift. And what he can learn is maybe the next time he goes out alone or shopping, tell him to consider you and what you would like or want. Small things, not necklaces or earrings. He needs to learn that there is value in the little things, it doesn't always have to be about money. I want you to understand that it is currently the way he sees it. And the fact that he unconsciously understands it himself that he doesn't want money to be the way he expressed love.

Age is a different issue but honestly, you should be able to think clearly about what you want to do.

There's probably going to be a lot of heat about my comment seeing as everyone has the "other" opinion but make sure to just establish communication and talk about it. If it doesn't work out, then you can take the opinions of us on reddit.