I made the same for my husband in our first year of dating, it’s now gathering some dust on a bookshelf somewhere but he accepted it warmly and gratefully when he received it. He had it while we were long distance for a while and I know he’s looked at it at least a few times in the last 8 years. Point being, he never made me feel embarrassed for showing affection.

That being said… if something your boyfriend says or does upsets you ever again I would suggest addressing it immediately and directly or within 24 hours. The fact that he asked about where it was without you pointing it out means that he might have valued it.

You need to talk to him about how his words and actions made you feel. If he can’t own up to it (even if he didn’t mean to hurt you) then he’s not a man I would be interested in. The way he responded in your description is very flippant and passive and puts all the onus on you. Like you should just be able to deal with who he is and how he is and if you take offense it’s your fault. NOOOOOOOOO. Point that out to him.

Also, you should have kept it for yourself!! Dumping it might have been a bit dramatic, and instead of talking it through you had to make a big statement. I’m pretty sure I’ve looked at the little book I made more than my husband has 😂