Eclypse Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 Greetings guys and girls, I am interested to get your opinion on a pickle I'm in. It's my girlfriends birthday this coming weekend. I want to make it a special day for her, however there are some limitations. Well, just one really... a big one. I am currently a penniless (literally) 21 year old student. Thankfully this will be the last year of no money, but for now I am stuck with this. So I was wondering if anyone has any decent ideas of what I could do that wouldn't involve breaking the bank? Currently I have planned to get her flowers, take her on a scenic drive through the countryside, and then go to the city in the evening and walk by the river and eat at a moderately priced restaurant. Would LS girls be flattered by that? I would like to get her something material as well, but I honestly don't know what I could that is cheap. Perhaps an iTunes gift card or something? She currently has more money than me since her course is only 2 days so she can work the rest, but unfortunately mine is a 8:30-5:30 thing all day with a 2 hour commute which limits my job opportunities severely That makes it seem kind of stupid whenever I think of what I can buy her since she can just get it herself with much less hassle than I will go through. Any advice would be appreciated!
InJest Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 Is this the same girl that never has sex with you?? You should break up with her on her birthday.
Janesays Posted May 30, 2012 Posted May 30, 2012 Write her a poem. Make her a CD of songs that remind you of her. A nice massage with scented oils. Think with your heart, not your wallet.
veggirl Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I was going to offer a sexy suggestion. Then I remembered... Honestly I wouldn't waste my time or money on a gift. The R is doomed anyway.
Els Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 C'mon, guys. Constantly haranguing the OP to break up in unrelated threads is pointless. I absolutely do know 21-y-o's who are in relationships that don't involve sex. Whether or not the OP decides that a relationship with not much sex is right for him, that is his prerogative. Back on-topic: I would absolutely love the sort of thing you have planned, OP. Money should not be the primary focus, anyway. What usually matters to most decent girls is that you showed thought and effort.
Onlyjonley Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 What you have planned sounds wonderful. I'd be completely happy with that. I don't want anything fancy or over the top from my bf for my birthday ..just special time with him. As far as a gift, I wouldn't suggest an iTunes gift card. Kind of impersonal. What does she enjoy? What about a book, her favorite coffee, a pedicure? Has she mentioned anything she wants?
Els Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Added to clarify: I think flowers in themselves are fine as the material gift.
mortensorchid Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Your plan sounds very nice. If you are concerned about being broke, write her a nice poem in a greeting card or something. That will show that you care for her more than a friend, that shows that you care for her as a lover.
Author Eclypse Posted June 1, 2012 Author Posted June 1, 2012 I ended up getting her a book hopefully she likes it. It's on a topic we both enjoyed watching about on discovery. The rest of the day will be as I planned before. Hopefully it all goes smoothly. Thanks for the suggestions everyone Re: the lack of sex, that's a separate issue. Sometimes it gets better, sometimes not. I'm still undecided on what to do. We just get along so well on so many different levels. I'm not willing to throw that away until Im sure it's unsalvagable. 1
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