Help! Valentine's Gift Ideas Needed!

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Registered: 08-29-2003
Help! Valentine's Gift Ideas Needed!
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Wed, 02-02-2005 - 11:25am
Hey all! I'm really struggling to find a gift for my BF for Valentine's Day. This will be our first V-Day together as we've only been dating for about 1 month. In any event, things are going very well between us and he's a real sweet and affectionate guy. So far he's showered me with red roses, stuffed animals, countless dinners, even cash! So what in the heck do I get him in return???
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Registered: 06-14-2002
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 12:39pm

One word of advice .... DON'T GO OVERBOARD .... ok that was 3 words.

CH

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 1:43pm

What to get him in return? Your continued gratitude, love and affection. And maybe a homemade meal and a card YOU made. Great sex doesn't hurt either! Most men appreciate those things.




Edited 2/2/2005 1:46 pm ET ET by katmandoo2001
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Registered: 01-10-2005
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 3:07pm

Don't feel that you have to match him dollar for dollar!

One idea that has worked wonders for my relationship is to hide hearts all over his place; in drawers, on the mirror, his briefcase, gym bag, inside his shoes, his pockets, etc. You can write little things on them, or not. Obviously, you need access to his place for this idea. What I did was make hearts out of post-it notes, then I got up in the middle of the night and posted them EVERYWHERE.

The best thing is a card with a heartfelt note inside telling him how much you like him. Another idea is to get something to commemorate your first date, with a note telling him how you felt on the first date.

Hmmm...now I'm getting great ideas for my wife!

John

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Registered: 08-29-2003
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 3:22pm
Those are great ideas!!!! Thanks guys!
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Registered: 10-18-2003
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 6:43pm

Something meaningful .. either to him or to your relationship. Money doens't have to be a big deal.


This year, I am getting my fiancee a framed print that a photographer friend of his took. The friend had a photography showing a few months ago and df loved this picture. So, I'm getting it for him, and framing/matting it. Total cost is about $40. (it will be autographed too!)


Last year for Christmas, df and I had only been dating about 1 month. I knew he loved the Alan Parsons Project, so I found, on ebay for about $30, a signed vinyl of one of APP's albums. Had it framed and matted. He was so stunned he almost cried.


Think about what he likes ... think unusual ... EBAY! lol

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Registered: 04-01-2003
Wed, 02-02-2005 - 10:15pm

Something he would like that would show you know him well enough to know his interests and desire. V-Day is like walking on eggs in a newer relationship because you don't want to give something too 'heavy' or loaded with significance that might be misconstrued. I know, it's tricky. In a relationship that's only been 4 weeks, I would keep it light rather than meaningful, if you KWIM.

I agree with the poster who said don't try to match the dollar amount. You've heard the saying "It's the thought that counts"? IMO, that doesn't mean that you remembered the occasion and ran out to get something, just to have it to give. It means that even the smallest thing is important *if* you put thought behind it and considered the recipient's interests, needs, wants. (DH and I have an ongoing argument about this one!)

So what is he interested in? Reader? So get him a couple of books by his favorite author or one who writes similarly. Action movies? Tickets to see a show he would like. Is he a fan of a particular team? How about a cap with their colors and logo. Does he lovingly buff and shine his car? A dollar store bucket with car care supplies. Does he live alone? A nice dinner, homecooked. Doesn't have to be surf and turf - when my DH and I were dating and he was baching it, I cooked for him a few times, just stuff like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, etc and he just loved it. He didn't cook like that for himself.

Think about where his interests lie and go from there.

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Registered: 08-29-2003
Thu, 02-03-2005 - 1:47am
Thanks guys! Keep em coming!
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Registered: 09-17-2004
Fri, 02-04-2005 - 1:28am

what are his interests....maybe you could do something with regards to his favorite hobbies or what not.

in my mind, the women shouldn't have to do a lot on valentines day, my girlfriend and I have been together for 5 years now...and on vday I feel like I should shower her with the everything she deserves. From her, I don't really need much at all, just for her to look extremely sexy and smile all day...then I know that everything I did was worth it.

But if you really must get him something, and you havent been together for so long, maybe some chocolate, a case of his favorite beer, and a coupon for a night that is designated for his pleasure (never fails)

men really arent that hard to please...

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Registered: 08-29-2003
Fri, 02-04-2005 - 11:08am
LOL . . . Great advice man. . . Thank you.