Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hi everyone! I have been dating my boyfriend for 3months and a half and this is our first Valentines Day together. We won't be able to go out that day(on the 14th) because we are both busy. He has to work and I have to study for a very near exam. But we will be going out a day or two after to celebrate it. I have no idea what to get him. I don't have too much money to spent on a gift so I have no idea what would be a good first valentines day gift? He's not a very romantic type so I don't even know if he'll get me anything... Also I wasn't sure what to do so I told him we can go to the movies and have drinks after? Is that a bad idea for a Valentines Day date? Maybe dinner is better? Thanks for your help Link to comment
Wiseman2 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 What did he want to do? Just a card is nice. I wasn't sure what to do so I told him we can go to the movies and have drinks after? Is that a bad idea for a Valentines Day date? Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 He told me he's thinking about it. Hah And then he said we can do anything I want.. Okay thanks, a card for sure, but I thought maybe something else too.. Link to comment
angrythoughts Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Fun question lol. Since you guys have only been dating for 3 months I wouldn't do anything crazy like getting a picture of you guys framed or scrap booking bla bla. I think going out to eat is perfect actually. Try some new food! Last year my boyfriend took me to get a massage. You could go on Groupon and check out some discounted couples massages and see if it's within your price range. Massages feel great! Food is great too! Have fun girl! Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Fun question lol. Since you guys have only been dating for 3 months I wouldn't do anything crazy like getting a picture of you guys framed or scrap booking bla bla. I think going out to eat is perfect actually. Try some new food! Last year my boyfriend took me to get a massage. You could go on Groupon and check out some discounted couples massages and see if it's within your price range. Massages feel great! Food is great too! Have fun girl! Thanks no gift..no I don't plan to go all out, a card for sure...but I can't think of any gift.. Link to comment
angrythoughts Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 As for a physical gift, I don't think it's necessary. If you must however, get him something small. Do you know his favorite candy? I would get a nice baggie of candies he likes. I'm not sure what the standard of spending is for you 2. I personally would be content with just a date but hey, if you want get some candies or whatever else it is that he likes that's small. Link to comment
Applewhite Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 How about making him some dinner? Link to comment
Wiseman2 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 You'll think of something.but I can't think of any gift.. ] Link to comment
Hollyj Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Only three months. A card is fine. Do you bake? Link to comment
j.man Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Be honest with yourself. If you're expecting or would like a gift from him, even if flowers, then get him an actual gift, too. Not a card. Bring a 6 pack of decent beer or show up with a pizza. Easy as pie and actually useful. Speaking of pie, you could bake him one if you don't suck at it. Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I would like a gift but flowers would be fine too..I doubt he'll get me anything he isn't romantic...what if I get him something and he doesn't get me anything haha that will be very ackward.. I was thinking a card and then an actual gift. (But i have no idea what). We live in a small country in Europe where we both live with our parents untill marriage so I can't cook or bake for him eventhough I WOULD LOVE TOO I'm sure he would be impressed. Yes I can bake a pie..and know some very good traditional tasty food.. We can't go at his place or mine because his parents are there. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I think a card would be fine. Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 So a card and some chocolate or candy...I can also bake a pie at my own house and just give it to him when I see him.. J.Man since you seem to think I should.get him an actuall gift. Do you have any ideas? What do you guys usually like getting for Valentines Day? Link to comment
j.man Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Why can't you bake for him? You don't have to go to his house to hand him a pie. And since you'd like a gift, it's simply courteous to get him one. Three months isn't a long time, but should be long enough for you to know a favorite snack, candy, or beer. Worst case, you could just hand write him a coupon for a free dinner and pay the next time you go out. Try not to think too much. Men are pretty simple when it comes to this stuff. If he likes putting it in his belly, it's a good gift. Link to comment
angrythoughts Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Be honest with yourself. If you're expecting or would like a gift from him, even if flowers, then get him an actual gift, too. Not a card. Bring a 6 pack of decent beer or show up with a pizza. Easy as pie and actually useful. Speaking of pie, you could bake him one if you don't suck at it. Agreed. Don't get just a card. Sounds pretty lame. Cards are only fun when they're from your grandma and money comes spilling out. 😅 I mean you could write a heartfelt letter... but 3 months into the relationship? Eh... that's too much. Link to comment
jujusamples Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I think if you make him dinner and as jman mentioned, some good beer! He would be more than happy with that. Hence, I would be more than happy with that. Nothing beats a good meal together and a few drinks! Link to comment
Applewhite Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Maybe it would be funny if you made him a sandwich. As like a silly gift. I wonder what jman would think.... A sandwich and a card that reads: many more sandwiches to come for my valentine. Love, your girlfriend Loralora. LOL Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Haha you guys are funny..I like to take it seriously since I would like for him to take it seriously also.. I will bake him some small cakes(like cupcakes) not a pie it's easier to give them to him, a card and I don't know about a gift...nobody is answering about what types of gifts you men like for Valentines Day... The card can be funny but not the gift haha Link to comment
Applewhite Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I will bake him some small cakes(like cupcakes) not a pie it's easier to give them to him, a card and I don't know about a gift...nobody is answering about what types of gifts you men like for Valentines Day... Because I don't think there is a generic gift everyone likes. It is about finding one thing (based on knowing them) that you know *they* would appreciate. I'm not good at gifts either - but I know that's what you're supposed to do lol. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Haha you guys are funny..I like to take it seriously since I would like for him to take it seriously also.. I will bake him some small cakes(like cupcakes) not a pie it's easier to give them to him, a card and I don't know about a gift...nobody is answering about what types of gifts you men like for Valentines Day... The card can be funny but not the gift haha That will be nice. Link to comment
j.man Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I will bake him some small cakes(like cupcakes) not a pie it's easier to give them to him, a card and I don't know about a gift...nobody is answering about what types of gifts you men like for Valentines Day...Dude I gave you like 5 suggestions. The cupcakes are a gift, and sound like a great one at that. Anything that makes a guy's life easier or more comfortable is a good gift, including and especially food. Looks like you figured it all out. Have a fun V Day and let us know how it goes. Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Ow so you're considering the food a gift...okay thanks everyone I got a pretty good idea! Have fun ! Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Because I don't think there is a generic gift everyone likes. It is about finding one thing (based on knowing them) that you know *they* would appreciate. I'm not good at gifts either - but I know that's what you're supposed to do lol. I agree...I'll think about it a bit more, I got a good idea here, thanks! Link to comment
Loralora Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Also if he pays for the whole evening maybe I should consider that a gift? But he usually always pays when we go out since he has a high salary and works. I am currently not working just studying since I have very few exams left. I pay sometimes with some saved money I had saved when I worked. Link to comment
Hollyj Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I think that the cupcakes show much more effort, than buying a gift. You don't need to make things complicated. I think the simplest things, can have a stronger impact. Link to comment
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