[DanBC]

If you feel the meed to deny your partner something that brings them joy, even though you think it's bullshit -- that should make you think twice about the relationship.

The desire to control your partner that is displayed by many people in these diamond threads is a really unpleasant character flaw.

[Joeboy]

> The desire to control your partner ... is a really unpleasant character flaw.

Isn't that a good reason to steer clear of anybody who insists on being bought diamonds?

Edit: Unless you like buying diamonds, or have so much money it doesn't matter.

[graedus]

That seems an unfair way to frame it: there is an important distinction between actively seeking to deny someone something, and being hesitant to spend a considerable chunk of your resources on it.

[nosuchthing]

The justification of heroin/meth/alcohol addicts would be in the same boat.

It's not about "control", it's about human relationships and value.