Do you think people (or us as a society, whatever) mean it when we say things like: “I don’t need anything from you, I just want you…”, or “You don’t have to get me anything, I don’t need big presents to be with you” etc etc.?

I mean of course we could say all of these things to make us sound like we’re in a relationship for genuine reasons, but doesn’t it seem like we must offer something of material value in a relationship?

I have no problem buying gifts and presents and such to show love, but when some people say they don’t need that stuff at all, I feel like they are just lying or are disillusioned or something. You know they are going to want something right? I would like to hear your opinions, thank you :)