Tis a bit of a problem when your partner thinks its umm 'disgusting' or 'gross'.
I would have no problem (giving nor receiving), but there ya go... what can I do to convince her otherwise?
Obviously this performance is extremely important to you - have you let him know this?
You probably feel like he is choosing between you and the friend - in reality he's probably just trying to do the right thing by his friend, it is after all her birthday. But at the same time, it is your...