what is up with this??

I don't think you're shallow. When I was younger a boyfriend took me out for my birthday. Before we did anything he purchased a knife at a roadside stand for himself. Then when we got to the restaurant he had very little money and said that I could only have water to drink and my dinner could not cost over $10. Yes, it's the thought that counts. But sometimes there seems to be very little thought going in!!

So? Shallow much? He is allowed to buy whatever he damn well pleases with HIS money. If he earned it, he is under no obligation to spend tons of money on you.

A candle is a little lame but ever hear it's the thought that counts? Come on now.

If he got a tat for $60 he got a deal, especially if its a nice one, why are you being so shallow??? If your in it for the money you might want to move on (don't sound like the poor guy makes enough to please you $$$$$$$$$$$

wow...how selfish are you??? have you ever heard of the saying "it's the thought that counts."? maybe since you have that kind of attitude, I'll hint to your boyfriend that all you deserve is a hand shake.

?????

A candle is a strange gift unless you wanted it, isn't it?

Tell him of a book or CD you want.

if all you're worried about is how much money he's going to spend on you, we can all see how long this relationship is going to last.

Ask for a tattoo as well.