Should you return a gift if you break up?

Nope you can keep it if you want. If he's coming to town give him the one you bought. I was dating this one guy and everything he gave me from the time we started dating until the week I found out he was cheating on me I boxed up and gave back to him when I had him come over one night to see me...lol gave him a kiss like nothing was wrong and handed him the box said goodbye and closed the door in his face. So really it is up to you. If he wants it back the he'll ask. But it was a gift so technically you don't have to give back.

For my part, I would say no. Do not return those gifts. They were given to you in good faith. What was given then, you had already accepted. I do not see the logic behind returning gifts when friends go their separate ways or when lovers break up. Everything that took place in the past are to be left behind when you break up, right? How come one picks up the pieces of the past and give them back to where those came from? It appears like the one who sends back the gifts is just trying to stir up something.

I've returned gifts in the past, but I wouldn't say that you have to. I returned gifts to an ex-boyfriend once only because at the time I felt very hurt and betrayed and I wanted to erase him from my life. In my mind, the easiest way to do that was returning anything at all that would remind me of him. In somewhat of a different situation, I broke up with someone a couple of months ago, but we ended on good terms. Everything I have from him I cherish as good memories, and I would never give those back. They are too special and I want to save them. Bottom line is, do what's in your heart. If you want to keep the gift, you have every right to. When he gave you that item he wanted you to have it. It doesn't matter what happened later. If you think keeping it will bring bad memories, then give it back. Do what's best for yourself. Keep in mind though, if you do give it back, that will definitely hurt him. So if you guys are still friends that might get ruined.

If you want to keep it then keep it. It was given to you before things went bad and he wanted you to have it as a gift. Now if it was an engagement ring and you were the one that called it off then you should return it but all other gifts are given without any promises attached. As for his gift, give it to someone else or return it. Best wishes

I say you open it, of you like it, keep it. If not, give it back. LOL I think the gift is yours regardless, but if you have aren't sure how you feel just ask him if he wants it back. Either way, it's done and over.

Ha i would keep it as a reminder. unless its something like a family heirloom or something important to him like that. but i'd for sure open it and see what it is. i can't believe you havent opened it yet. the suspence would kill me and i would NEED to open it to see what he gave to me! (i hope its not a puppy or kitten) LOL

well it sad that things didnt go well...lets just hope u get someone even better n understanding. and abt that christmas gift if hes returned your gift back before leaving then i guess you should return his gift too as that shows that your not tied up anymore in that relationship, so go ahead return it and start afresh because there still lots of wonderful people out their searching for the right people , im sure youll find yours, all the best.

Offer to return it. If he refuses it then you can keep it with a clear conscience

Did he give you back yours? Well, it would really be up to you. If you really don't want it then throw it away unless you think giving it back will be a peaceful encounter. If not then I would either trash it or mail it back to him.

I believe that when someone gives you a gift it is yours. No matter what happens between the two of you it is yours. So go ahead and open it and see what it is.