Returning gifts after a relationship?

Question

Hej! I have a problem with my ex-boyfriend who is a German and we met in Germany. We have separated for about a year ago but since then he tried to convince me back to be his girlfriend again. I have now moved to Sweden about 8 months ago. In the beginning of my moving he tried to contact me with different methods including threatening, insulting, libel,etc and this went on my nerve , I could not do anything else at that time. I therefore went to the police and report the story about this. The police said that this is a case of stocking. From then he has become quiet. Until now he come up again that he want to visit me and want to have the things that he gave me as presents back otherwise I should pay him back! Can he do that ? I did not ask for presents but he gave me when we were together and now he want them all back! If I do not give him back is it against any swedish law?

Answer 1

Hello!
There is nothing in Swedish law that can force You to return gifts which You have recieved during the relationship. The only time returning gifts can be brought to the fore is if you have recieved a very valuable gift, like a house or a car, from someone who has or is about to file for personal bankruptcy, and therefore has creditors that can file for return of asset to the estate in bankruptcy. Although in this case, as far as I can see, there is nothing Your X can do.
Sincerely