spooty Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 i've started my christmas present search for my bf! we've been together 5 years so i'm willing to put some money down, up to $200 is about what i have, and we usually get each other one larger thing and not a bunch of little things. i've gotten him video games, a HDTV tuner, concert tickets, all he liked but was less than thrilled about. he, and most guys, are so hard to shop for!! so what kinds of things do you guys like to get for christmas and birthdays from long term girlfriends? what's the coolest/best thing you've received? if you could give me ideas that would be great too. -he likes video games, but we pretty much have all the stuff that goes with it. though if he doesn't have wireless for his xbox by christmas i might get that. -he doesn't wear a watch or jewelery, so i don't think that would go over well. (though he might like a fancy watch, he'd just never wear it) -he'd hate to get any sort of clothing, probably same with books, if he needs/wants either he just buys it -i think he's interested in music, and choir, so i might get him opera tickets for his bday (since there are no shows nearby until nearer to his birthday) -most everything he wants he'll just buy for himself, so i need to think of something he'd never get for himself -i don't know if he'd like something handmade, he might see that as kind of a copout, and he's not very sentimental towards objects, and he's doesn't let his picture get taken too often. -maybe something for his car? he's got a honda and it's kinda... i dunno... lame -all of this other hobbies (flute, piano, horseback riding) he keeps hidden and doesn't like to share with me because it makes him embarrassed. so basically he's trying to be a well rounded renaissance guy, who likes the finer things in life, but won't ever show them off, and he pretty much has everything he wants that is within his budget. hmmmm.
allina Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 I'm in the same position as you and my bf sounds like yours! I hope there is some good input in this thread. I want to get him something more personal than DVDs and video games
Lovegod Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 so what kinds of things do you guys like to get for christmas and birthdays from long term girlfriends? Oh man, 200 bucks would buy a kick-ass CHAINSAW! Seriously, get him tools. The nosier and more destructive, the better!
allina Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 Oh man, 200 bucks would buy a kick-ass CHAINSAW! Seriously, get him tools. The nosier and more destructive, the better! Tools? Isn't that useful only for men who have some sort of workshop or property they work on. I have no idea what my bf would do with tools.
Citizen Erased Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 Tools? Isn't that useful only for men who have some sort of workshop or property they work on. I have no idea what my bf would do with tools. That reminds me of my sisters boyfriend. When they recently bought their apartment, we went to lunch there and he came out with some sort of new saw. So proud, happy look on his face. I asked him what need he had for it and he's just like "uh, to cut... stuff" LOL
Lovegod Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 I have no idea what my bf would do with tools. He'd probably fix that damn cell phone of yours that keeps ringing But seriously, the best *first* power tool I bought was a drill. I bought a damn good one too! I use it to fix lots of stuff around the house. You also don't need a workshop to drill holes in things. Don't forget, a drill doubles as an electric screwdriver which you can use too!
allina Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 That reminds me of my sisters boyfriend. When they recently bought their apartment, we went to lunch there and he came out with some sort of new saw. So proud, happy look on his face. I asked him what need he had for it and he's just like "uh, to cut... stuff" LOL :laugh: He'd probably fix that damn cell phone of yours that keeps ringing But seriously, the best *first* power tool I bought was a drill. I bought a damn good one too! I use it to fix lots of stuff around the house. You also don't need a workshop to drill holes in things. Don't forget, a drill doubles as an electric screwdriver which you can use too! Oh he has a drill set and stuff. I was thinking you meant like big machines or a saw to chop trees
Author spooty Posted November 22, 2007 Author Posted November 22, 2007 he lives in an apt so i don't think tools would be very good for my bf, though when we went to sears he lingered in the tool section for a long time, maybe i'll get him some huge saw and stuff when we move into our own house eventually! i'm probably going to get him a little multi-tool knife thingie, or a electronics screw driver set for in his stocking. these are good ideas can we have some more?? nice but manly things! things that girls never think of or just plain don't understand, thanks!
Lovegod Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 Oh he has a drill set and stuff. I was thinking you meant like big machines or a saw to chop trees Well, yeah those are cool too! But I'm guessing you don't have a garage to put them in. A tablesaw isn't really a great tool to have in an apartment. Get him a dremel tool. Then he can polish the Honda logo on his car and sand down the caluses on your feet.
allina Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 Well, yeah those are cool too! But I'm guessing you don't have a garage to put them in. A tablesaw isn't really a great tool to have in an apartment. Get him a dremel tool. Then he can polish the Honda logo on his car and sand down the caluses on your feet. No Honda or calluses here
Dante42 Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 IMO gifts for adults should be something they wouldn't buy for themselves or they would have done so already if they actually wanted it. Memorable gifts I've received from gfs are useless things like teddy bears and expensive chocolates. Useless gifts mean a lot more to me as they have no purpose other than to express affection. Anything remotely useful, if I don't have it already, it probably means I don't want it and it is a darn nuisance to pretend to be thrilled. I don't think you can go wrong with bears though
allina Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 IMO gifts for adults should be something they wouldn't buy for themselves or they would have done so already if they actually wanted it. Memorable gifts I've received from gfs are useless things like teddy bears and expensive chocolates. Useless gifts mean a lot more to me as they have no purpose other than to express affection. Anything remotely useful, if I don't have it already, it probably means I don't want it and it is a darn nuisance to pretend to be thrilled. I don't think you can go wrong with bears though See my bf is too practical, and if I got him a teddy bear for Christmas he would be very "WTF:confused::lmao:" I want to get him something great and useful, especially with all the hints about pearls I've been making
Poboy Posted November 22, 2007 Posted November 22, 2007 wallet , belt , perfume , classy pen , games for ps3 / xbox , music cd/dvd , sports equipment , gift certificate for fav store , tee's , jeans , personalized item with messages like mugs . if its tough to find a gift , go out with him and buy him something he picks out.
Author spooty Posted November 23, 2007 Author Posted November 23, 2007 ok, so i've looked at what he's given me over the years, not a practical thing in there, it's always something that symbolizes an investment in me, like a earring, bracelet, necklace set (spread over 2 holidays) or some indian glass bangles. he always gets me jewelery, so i think i'll get him a big beautiful watch! i've found a really great deal on one that normally goes for around $350. but i think i'll have to explain to him that you don't wear this type of watch for telling time. he can wear it to interviews, work and the rare occasions where he dresses fancy, see i'm trying to be practical! as long as he wears it when we go to the opera that i give him tickets for on his bday in Feb. so guys, if a girl got you a heavy, dressy, shiner of a watch, would you like it? is the type of gift you give to someone a reflection of what you like to get? i usually give gifts with some sort of practical use (even if it's just a little) i personally feel a little disappointed when i get things that are totally frivolous. i think everyone views gifts differently, my bday is in august so i always got new school clothes and bathing suits, and for christmas i'd get mostly other stuff i was needing. to me the gift giving holidays are a time for getting the things you've been doing without for the past few months(and maybe a few fun things too) how about everyone else?
IpAncA Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 Screw all of that...I do gift cards...can get his own things. I'll do a couple of things but majority of my money goes to gift cards. Makes the holidays so much easier.
EricOnTheWeb Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 If I had a GF, I would want her to get me a big ass Lego set! Seriously I would want her to get me clothes, cause then I'll know that "she" will think I look good in them cause "she" picked them. I hate clothes shopping. A certificate to the theatre for a few movies would be cool to, and maybe a radio control nitro toy boat... hhehehe... EoTW wants a GF to buy him stuff.
Quinch Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 The best present I ever got from a girlfriend was a t-shirt. It wasn't one she bought for me but one of her own. It was great wearing it around town or wearing it to work knowing that her boobs had been inside
Sean0775 Posted November 24, 2007 Posted November 24, 2007 so guys, if a girl got you a heavy, dressy, shiner of a watch, would you like it? is the type of gift you give to someone a reflection of what you like to get? i usually give gifts with some sort of practical use (even if it's just a little) i personally feel a little disappointed when i get things that are totally frivolous. As a guy who isn't a watch wearer, I'd stay away from this idea. Your best bet is a gift card or if all else fails, cash.
RamChops Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Soft furnishings for his apartment? (him being a Renaissance man and all) Or perhaps a print or painting or mirror to hang on the wall ... if you go down that route think of what you'd get him if you were giving him a housewarming gift ... Opera tickets are a very thoughtful gift ... how about sheet music for his flautist's aspirations? I'd be careful with choosing the watch though, jewelry is very subjective and a big chunky watch might not be his thing ... especially if it's kind of "bling" ...
Leia Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 I bought LOTR's sword for my ex and he loved it because he is a big fan of LOTR. Do you know anything else that he might have an interest in but have not pursued? Maybe you can start something for him. If he's into archery (for example) but don't have the time for it just yet, get a set of bow and arrows. That will probably make him pursue it sooner than later.
PWSX3 Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 If he doesn't wear a watch now then I don't feel that would be a good idea because I don't wear a watch either & getting a fancy one would even make it seem like more of a waste..... You said he likes to ride horses so is there any place you could get a like a trail ride or something like that? I know out here there are a lot of dude ranches that you can get package deals for spending the weekend & riding horses. That might also help with getting you involved in one of his hobbies as well. I am a gear head so any tool is good for me, but it has to be one that is practical such as a cordless drill, good wrenches, etc. Not those; "As seen on TV" junk. Maybe tickets to like a dinner theater if he likes that kind of stuff.
jerbear Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 One of the best gifts I received was: her I don't want to be wearing clothes she bought, no shoes, no watchs, tickets, walks etc.. I want the whole package, the experiences culminating up to that event. Dress up, wine dine, tickets, dance, a golf game where she IS the 19'th and 20'th hole, the clothes she bought for "herself", then bam! She's all mine. All I want is just her.
Leia Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 One of the best gifts I received was: her I don't want to be wearing clothes she bought, no shoes, no watchs, tickets, walks etc.. I want the whole package, the experiences culminating up to that event. Dress up, wine dine, tickets, dance, a golf game where she IS the 19'th and 20'th hole, the clothes she bought for "herself", then bam! She's all mine. All I want is just her. Maybe OP can get a huge box, get into it (wearing nothing) and let her friends wrap it up (poke the box with small holes for ventilation) and leave her in the middle of the living room... In the box would be other stuff she bought for him... would that be too much?
jerbear Posted November 25, 2007 Posted November 25, 2007 Maybe OP can get a huge box, get into it (wearing nothing) and let her friends wrap it up (poke the box with small holes for ventilation) and leave her in the middle of the living room... In the box would be other stuff she bought for him... would that be too much? Great idea but leave a phone with her in case she needs to call him home or just needs to go.
hurtin Posted November 26, 2007 Posted November 26, 2007 i am all about the tools also. Gift cards or gift certificates to his fave restaurant or coffee house.
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