Asking Eric: I tried to do a nice thing for my friend, but her boyfriend upstaged me

In a series of Asking Eric segments, a person expresses frustration after their friend's boyfriend upstaged them. The individual attempted to surprise their bestie with a thoughtful and perfect birthday gift idea, but the boyfriend beat them to the punch. While the person acknowledges that their friend likes the guy, they remain annoyed by the situation and admit they do not understand the appeal of the boyfriend despite the gesture made for the friend.