Cabbage Patch Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 hi everyone, looking for some advice, have been seeing my partner for about 6 months now and with xmas coming up i'm not sure how to do the gift thing. How do i bring up the topic of gifts i.e. will he be freaked out if i get him a gift, is it too soon or am I overreacting? I was going to bring it up in conversation to get an idea if we will be buying gifts for each other, so any hints on how to bring it up or do i just get something regardless? I would love to get him something I just dont want to give him something and him to feel uncomfortable if he hasnt...
sb129 Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 I think you should definitely get him something, just don't spend too much money..
Star Gazer Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 What's "too much money"? I'm having the same troubles...
shadowplay Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 What's "too much money"? I'm having the same troubles... Me too. I already bought my bf a 60gb ipod video (for a discount. It was originally 400 dollars but I got a used one in perfect condition for 160 on ebay). Now I'm wondering if I should return it and exchange it for something cheaper. What do you guys think? The thing is I know he'll get me something much cheaper because he's said that he usually gets people pretty cheap gifts since he's a student. But he's been dying for an ipod, and I would be delighted to see the expression on his face when he opens it. His parents usually get him really cheap gifts, and I know it would make him so happy. I just wish there was a way of giving it to him without making him feel uncomfortable because he didn't get me something more expensive. I can't decide what to do. Also, his birthday is on New Year's Eve so it would be a combined birthday and Christmas present.
EYECANDY000 Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 Its hard to say what exactly to get someone because everyone shares a different interest . But get a couple of small meaningful gifts. Somethimes people say things and you just pick up on it. This guy who I use to see he told me a story about how he really wanted this transformer when he was a child. And his face just completely lit up. So thats what I got him. It was very inexpensive and his expression when I gave it to him was priceless !
Lizzie60 Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 If I were you I would tell him that you are thinking of getting him a small gift... it's not fair that you get him something.. and he will feel uncomfortable if he's not getting you anything... nothing expensive..
Author Cabbage Patch Posted December 16, 2007 Author Posted December 16, 2007 thanks for the advice, yeah I was thinking of getting him some small little gifts, things that i've picked up since we've been seeing each other. In regards to the ipod gift, I think you should still give it, if you have already bought it then I wouldnt worry. I guess the whole thing about gift giving is more about the excitement on their faces hey! hmmmm
lbj123 Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 I agree on giving the ipod. Especially being a combo gift, I really don't think its over the top. I'm sure he's going to be thrilled and so appreciative!
Star Gazer Posted December 17, 2007 Posted December 17, 2007 thanks for the advice, yeah I was thinking of getting him some small little gifts, things that i've picked up since we've been seeing each other. In regards to the ipod gift, I think you should still give it, if you have already bought it then I wouldnt worry. I guess the whole thing about gift giving is more about the excitement on their faces hey! hmmmm I've been picking up little things along the way too - thoughtful things, but not fancy or expensive things. I keep rethinking this though, as he's dropped some hints/suggestions lately about what he wants/what he's getting me that makes me think I should have got him one nice-nice thing rather than a few smaller things. Oh well, he'll like whatever I get him, darnit!
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