Is it ok to let my ex bf buy me stuff?

I'm still on friendly terms with my ex boyfriend but I didn't really have much desire to see him. However he's still really keen on seeing me just "as a friend". He keeps offering to take me out shopping or whatever. I've let him buy me some new dresses and shoes and a handbag and stuff. He claims he isn't doing it with romantic intent.

Should I stop? He seems to really get something out of doting on me even when I'm very clear there is no romance.

Hmm... I'd be wary in case he later uses that gifting to manipulate you later.

The chances of him doing this out of the kindness of his heart are basically nill. Almost definitely keeping himself in the periphery should an opportunity arise.

You deserve anything you get from him girl don't even feel bad about it bc he's doing it freely but make sure you're on your guard incase he starts moving weirdly

This isn't normal friend behaviour. Don't hang out with him if you're not feeling like it. Don't accept gifts unless it's an inexpensive gift for your birthday or something. Friends don't buy each other gifts all the time. Just because he offers doesn't mean you should accept. He probably still has feelings for you and hopes you two will eventually get back together. Don't let him continue to think that by accepting his gifts or really, spending time with him. It sounds like you don't want to be friends, which is totally fine. But then don't hang out anymore.

Nah it's a bit greasy, you must know he's got a motive or fantasy in mind which one way or another you are tacitly keeping alive.
I'm on 'friendly terms' with many of my exs too, I don't buy them expensive dresses etc and they would be likely weirded he hell out if I tried.

I can imagine he has his fantasies, but why not exploit it if I'm getting so much out of it?

I can imagine he has his fantasies, but why not exploit it if I'm getting so much out of it?

I can imagine he has his fantasies, but why not exploit it if I'm getting so much out of it?

That's not very fair to exploit him...

Why shame me when he clearly loves it? I've tried more than once to give him space.

Why shame me when he clearly loves it? I've tried more than once to give him space.

Thanks! He bought me a super pricey dress last week. But I'm wearing it on a date with another guy just to make it crystal clear things are over between us.

So you're simply asking 'why not exploit people?' My answer would be basic decency, just like 'why not steal?' 'why not harm?' - because I try to respect others rather than just be a user.

😅 you are crazy