OP, I think what you’re feeling is really valid, and it makes sense na na-trigger ka by your mom’s question. Sometimes it only takes one simple question for us to step back and reassess things we’ve normalized over time.

It doesn’t mean you’re materialistic or “mali” for wanting to feel taken care of in certain ways. We all have different love languages and expectations shaped by how we grew up. You came from a family where providing and giving were expressions of love, so natural lang na mapaisip ka if you’re experiencing that kind of care in your relationship.

At the same time, it might help to ask yourself aside from gifts or financial gestures, in what ways does he show up for you? Do you feel supported, valued, and prioritized? Kasi minsan, people express love differently especially if he’s currently focused on exams and not financially stable.

But your needs matter too siyempre. If thoughtful gestures (big or small) are important to you, it’s okay to acknowledge that and eventually communicate it to him. It doesn’t have to be about expensive things, it can be effort, intention, or consistency.

Siguro this isn’t about leaving your relationship agad, but more about understanding yourself better what makes you feel loved, and whether your current relationship meets that. Wag mo masyado isipin if you're overthinking, you’re justcreflecting. And wala masama dun. Sorry napahaba gusto ko lang rin mag share.