4givrnt4gtr Posted December 19, 2008 Posted December 19, 2008 So today this guy ive been seeing for like 2 weeks gave me a christmas present (I wont be seeing him again til next week). I figured since we just started seeing each other, we werent going to exchanged christmas gifts so I didnt get him anything. Opps my bad. Should I give him something when he gets back or should I just let it go? I feel like if i give him something he is going to take it as repaying him for his gift...however if i dont...i feel like...well bad. What do you guys think?
itgirlragdoll Posted December 19, 2008 Posted December 19, 2008 I had been seeing my current BF for about 3 weeks when my birthday came 'round, and he didn't get me anything. I wasn't offended. We got each other xmas gifts though as we have now been together for around 7 months. :] I wouldn't worry about it too much. Maybe the next time you go out just offer to buy him a drink or pay for dinner, and say "this is to make up for the gift i didn't get you!" I'm sure he'd find that cute and appreciative.
Trialbyfire Posted December 19, 2008 Posted December 19, 2008 Giving should be done with no strings attached. Recovering from this, won't fix his hurt feelings, if he has any. Two weeks is a very short time and he has to have expected that you might not reciprocate. Why not take him out in January sometime, to a pro-sporting event that he enjoys like basketball?
aamber Posted December 20, 2008 Posted December 20, 2008 I would not worry about it.. Especially at 2 weeks of dating, its understandable that you wouldn't exchange presents. Take it as it is, a gift. You shouldn't feel obligated to get him something in return. I think Trialbyfire gives a great idea about maybe doing something special in January though.
Author 4givrnt4gtr Posted December 20, 2008 Author Posted December 20, 2008 AH thanks, I dont feel too bad anymore. Im really really bad at the whole dating thing, especially at the begining...the rules are too confusing! Anyhow, I thought about getting him a gift certificate to this restaurant he is DYING to go to (and I seriously mean, obsessive status wanting to go). Now my dylema is...should I get him a certificate just for him? (the place is a bit pricey, like a plate would be around $20). Or should I get him enough for 2? I dont know...i mean just for him would be pretty much what he spend on his gift for me...but I feel like thats lame...I mean he isnt going to be going by himself. But then if i get him a certificate for 2...wouldnt it be too much??? ugh how do i hate this bs....its like...the game is hateful, but if you dont play it, you lose...bah
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