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Son is 16, best friend is 17, they go to the same high school. Best friend's family's wealthy. He bought son a brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max & a pair of AirPods Pro 2, so they can "match". Son's obviously very happy, but I think it's a bit too much. I called the parents and they said it's fine, it's just pocket change.

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[–] [email protected] 95 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (9 children)

Bruh it's a free fucking phone. The parents said they're good with it. Stop being insecure and let your son enjoy his free phone. It would be absolutely absurd of you to make him give it back.

[–] BlameThePeacock 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

From a best friend, sure, I fully agree.

However do be careful when it comes to other relationships, it does have the potential to cause problems.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

OP said it's his Son's best friend?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Doesn't have to be a straight relationship for "gifts" to turn into "you owe me".

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't understand what you're saying. Straight relationship? What do you mean by that?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Straight as in not queer, i.e. not gay. Your comment sounded like you thought that only in a couple's relationship would such petty behavior emerge

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I literally never said that or implied that. What are you talking about?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The person you are replying to said it's fine in a "best friend"-relationship, implying it can be problematic in more intimate relationships. You then said that the person in question is "the son's best friend though", which can be interpreted as "there is no potential for a more intimate relationship" in the context (as in male-male friends can't be more than that).

I'm just telling you how it can be interpreted and where the answer is coming from.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

OP gave no indication that they are more than just friends so that is completely irrelevant. But thank you for explaining at least.

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