Son is 16, best friend is 17, they go to the same high school. Best friend’s family’s wealthy. He bought son a brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max & a pair of AirPods Pro 2, so they can “match”. Son’s obviously very happy, but I think it’s a bit too much. I called the parents and they said it’s fine, it’s just pocket change.
I don’t understand what you’re saying. Straight relationship? What do you mean by that?
Straight as in not queer, i.e. not gay. Your comment sounded like you thought that only in a couple’s relationship would such petty behavior emerge
I literally never said that or implied that. What are you talking about?
The person you are replying to said it’s fine in a “best friend”-relationship, implying it can be problematic in more intimate relationships. You then said that the person in question is “the son’s best friend though”, which can be interpreted as “there is no potential for a more intimate relationship” in the context (as in male-male friends can’t be more than that).
I’m just telling you how it can be interpreted and where the answer is coming from.
OP gave no indication that they are more than just friends so that is completely irrelevant. But thank you for explaining at least.