As someone who used to let himself be a doormat, it's much better not being one.

Hmm, this kid somehow failed to realise she is a bitch after she threw away his gift? Somewhat normal person would just decline politely.

Damn this guy tried really hard. Props...

He didn't at some point maybe come to this realization a lot sooner?

Girls can be dicks, or bitches. Either way, both men and women have bad apples.