He agreed to come because it made you happy. Why alot of people in relationships watch movies they don't like, sex positions they consider meh, and vacation at locations they wouldn't originally choose. As long as its not to much of a bother or punishment, ppl do these kinds of things to make their partner happy.
But you said you've had arguments in the past about family gatherings, and it seems pretty obvious he didn't enjoy these events. Is he supposed to list every complaint he has about your family to you during these arguments? No, he went to make you happy. He just isn't that good of a actor. Which apparently is your dating criteria ” just sit and smile”
Think about incentives.
Why would someone lie about something like that? Why would he lie about something like that?
Unless he has an idea of who it might be (enemy for whatever reason), he probably has much more incentive to lie than the person who messaged you.
He agreed to come because it made you happy. Why alot of people in relationships watch movies they don't like, sex positions they consider meh, and vacation at locations they wouldn't originally choose. As long as its not to much of a bother or punishment, ppl do these kinds of things to make their partner happy.
But you said you've had arguments in the past about family gatherings, and it seems pretty obvious he didn't enjoy these events. Is he supposed to list every complaint he has about your family to you during these arguments? No, he went to make you happy. He just isn't that good of a actor. Which apparently is your dating criteria ” just sit and smile”
The fact that you think grades have any bearing at all is the point. It doesn't work like that
That said, if you think he deserves it, stop doubting it.