It is always a wonder when people who seems to be so much in love and inseparable break off in the most vigorous manner. It is one of those cycles one will never really get used to.
Showering the love of your life with gifts is an affectionate act that comes natural in any true relationship.
Surveys have even found that many couples agree that gifting each other bonded their relationships even better. It gives a renewing breath of fresh air to their love each time.
In a situation whereby love goes sour and you break up or divorce, is it right to retrieve or even return back gifts given? Better put as, is it right to retrieve pricey gifts without prior agreement should in case of a split? Most times it is the more expensive gifts that are usually requested back such as jewellery, properties, cars and gifts of sentimental value (e.g inherited items from parents or lineage).
Regardless of how expensive or sentimental the gift, is it fair to collect them back after breakup, knowing you gave it. And ofcourse the last thing anyone gifting and receiving in love will think of is breakup, so little or no scrutiny may occur to protect one's interest for darker days.
Imagine insisting on signing an agreement of ownership whilst receiving some certain quality gifts, in the midst of a beautiful romantic moment. It is beginning to truly come across as when in love, love with your head and not your heart to avoid the type of story going viral today of a man who stormed his ex-wife’s house to retrieve the car he bought her.
The gist is that the man, Adewale stormed his ex-wife, Victoria's house to retrieve the car he bought her two years back when the going was sweet (the couple have two kids).
Victoria was very reluctant to hand him the car keys saying he gave her the car as a birthday gift and she uses it to maintain her and the kids. It is assumed she runs like a cab or delivery service.
After a fierce scuffle, the man was able to snatch the car keys from her and drove the car away in the presence of their kids.
Was it fair to do so? Knowing it was a gift in the first place and the comfort of the kids are involved. It is so evident the gift was not bought in her name the very reason why he could retrieve it. Also, no proper marital contract protecting the woman.
Applicable to both men and women, in my opinion, one needs to love with both head and heart to avoid stories that touch. Do not be too excited to receive gifts without having proof of ownership if the gifts are assets.
Your views are welcome in the comment section.
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