My boyfriend went thru my purse, when he gave me some unasked for $$. I was very upset. He offered to let me go thru his wallet. Was I wrong to be upset?

Going through anyone's purse is a big no-no and a severe lack of respect.

You are definitely NOT wrong for being upset. My husband would never go through my purse, but he has always known not do that. Is it possible that your boyfriend did not know he was crossing a line? It is something that I taught my son, but perhaps he was never taught this.

It's not like you're trying to hide something, for me it's just a matter of respect.

My husband doesn't even go through my purse without asking.  Your friend crossed a line and sounds like he might be interested in some identity theft.

Almost everyone said it & confirmed that it's been a very bad movement to make. I'd like to confirm the same result by my own perspective.

Mutual understanding for two people in a relationship is so important. Purse is a very personal subject just like phone, it's like you let your boyfriend use your toothbrush cause he's your boyfriend! His mouth can't be washed with the same brush that washed yours! It would be fine if you guys mentioned each other that it's fine that we do it, it called "Agreement" something that me & my girlfriend has it for instance, but if i don't let her to do it & she go through my wallet or personal stuff without my permission, i'll warn her once, if she do it again,i'll remove her out of my life however that i love her!  It's too rude to do it but you can't blame him if you never told him about it so you were right to be upset but you can just get calm & speak to him, talk about it & explain that you don't like that & you want him to never repeat it again & if he ever wanted to touch your purse, he need to take permission. Mention & express your feelings very well & know each other better so there would be no problem then.

I get very territorial about my purse, even when I tell my family to get something out of it they will bring me the whole purse.

I would be furious if somebody went through my purse because they were either being nosy or they were stealing from me.

Putting money IN MY purse because I wouldn't out right take it from them. No, I wouldn't be mad.

Personally, I have no problem with my husband going through my purse .. Because  1) I have nothing to hide 2) I couldn't care less. The  ONLY time I had a problem with it was when he took money out of my wallet without telling me... Which resulted in my subsequent surprise while standing at the till at my grocery store. Caused a few f-sharps in my subsequent text to him... But other than that... It's never been a problem.

Going through a lady's purse without permission just isn't acceptable. Does your boyfriend not have a sister to learn this from? I have read some of your responses to others' answers, and while your boyfriend's heart was initially in the right place by giving you some extra spending money, he should do what my husband does. Lay the money just inside the purse. You will see it when you put your phone in and could properly put it away then. Explain to your boyfriend that going through someone's purse is equal to going through their diary or underwear drawer. It simply isn't done. 

I can so relate. My husband (at the time) asked me what I had in my purse since it was so heavy. At the time, our son was about a year old.

So, I set the purse down and started pulling out Kleenex, billfold, burp cloth, cosmetics, brush, pens, snacks for the baby, little purse that had nail clippers, tweezers, Q-tips, book in case I got stuck somewhere, address book, folder with bills in it in case I had the urge to pay bills, an empty plastic bag in case the baby pooped his diaper and I had to dispose of it, and on and on.

It was like Mary Poppins' bag, just keep pulling things out.

Finally, he stopped me and asked, "Is there more?"

To which I sweetly replied, "Well of course. I'm sure there's a bottle of wine in there for me!!!!"

The only one that gets in my purse now is my cat if I happen to put it in the floor. I don't know what she looks for, but she has to stick her head in and poke around.

If it happens again, I would worry. You've spoken to him about how you feel - hopefully he's gotten his curiosity sated and he won't do it again.

Yes, tell him that he can't go through your wallet without your permission. If he's a good boyfriend or even a regular friend he needs to respect your boundaries and personal space. Tell him that you'll be really pissed if he does it again.

I've been married to my wife for 22 years, and I still am not comfortable going into her purse even when she tells me to.