What should I buy my new boyfriend?

My boyfriend wants me to buy new underwear?

• A while ago, my boyfriend asked if I could buy some thongs the next time I go underwear shopping. I said okay. A few months before this, I got a whole bunch of new underwear, so I don't need to go shopping for a while. I need to go buy a few other things at the mall tomorrow. My boyfriend reminded me that I should shop for underwear while I'm there. All of a sudden, I feel annoyed. I've already spent enough money this week and don't want to spend any more. If I buy underwear, it's pretty much just because he wants me to. I'd probably never even wear them except for him. So I think he should pay for them, but he has not offered. Should I just tell him to pay and not buy them otherwise? Or am I overreacting?

• Answer:

  "Next time I go underwear shopping" -- well, you may be going to the mall, but "underwear shopping" is not on your list, right? Insisting that you do it NOW is a bit demanding. You are absolutely correct -- HE should PAY for them. So, when you get back from shopping, and he interrogates you, tell him you didn't go to the underwear shop. Tell him if HE wants to TAKE you (notice that would be at his expense) and PAY for the thong, you can go back with him and shop for one. Even when he pays, that doesn't necessarily guarantee he is going to see them on you!