Misunderstood Gift Rejection

“He thinks I rejected HIM… because I didn’t want a $60 dog accessory.” Part 3 A mutual friend

told me he’s upset because he “put a lot of thought” into the gift — and thinks me declining

it was some kind of personal attack. But here’s the thing: I didn’t decline it because it was

dog-related. I didn’t decline it because it wasn’t expensive enough. I didn’t decline

it because I didn’t appreciate the gesture. I declined it because: My dog would destroy it

It would be a waste of his money It wasn’t something I could use It wasn’t something

my dog would use I even explained all of this clearly to him. But instead of talking

to me… he ghosted. And now I’m sitting here wondering if I did something