Gifts are a tangible way to show your adoration for your partner.

Sometimes, the smallest, most thoughtful present can have the biggest impact.

Celebrating special moments with special gifts isn’t a bad idea, especially if it’s within your means.

A woman surprising her partner with a gift

But thered flagflies high when your partner bombards you with extravagant gifts all the time for no particular reason.

Excessive gifting is often a tell-tale sign of love bombing.

According to Mallory Grimste, therapist and LCSW, a love bomber sees expensive gifts as transactional.

Queer couple exchanging gifts

Likewise, a love bomber could be trying to gain more sway over you with over-the-top presents.

Black couple arguing