abby_tx Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 So this is a silly question. By the time Christmas comes, I will have been dating this guy one month. We're not official yet, but I have a feeling it's coming. Is it required that I get him a Christmas gift? I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard, but I also don't want to be surprised with a gift when I have nothing.
Ami1uwant Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 At this time...no. It's too akward because it can be taken in many different ways. Too romantic could turn them off since it's earlier. Then giving them a dimple gift could be read as insincere. It's also too early to meet family/friends which is why new relationships around now can be stressfully hard.
basil67 Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Why don't you discuss it with him? It's perfectly Ok to say "hey, I was thinking about whether or not we should Christmas gifts this year. What do you think?"
Snakechammah Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 I'm getting my OLD guy a gift. We've been dating since mid-Oct. It's still relatively new and bit awkward but... his birthday is in December along with Xmas so I thought why not just get him something. I'm not expecting him to reciprocate though! (PS I'm not getting Mr Crush anything cos he'll only be back in my country in Jan, by then Xmas is over... phew...) If you're getting him something, do let us know what it is! I'm curious!
Survivor12 Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 I suggest getting him a modest gift--a book or tickets to a show or sporting event, for example. Nothing too personal or expensive but shows that you've been paying attention to what his interests are. 1
phineas Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 last yr i picked up some fuzzy socks with Winnie the poh on them for the girl I was seeing because my wood floors in my old house are drafty in the winter. $3.50 at walgreens. this time of year is almost as annoying as valentines day.
d0nnivain Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Required? Of course not. That said, in the spirit of the season a modest token (well under $20) would be a sweet gesture. Things that fit the bill: a scarf, chocolates, a book, a coffee mug, a t-shirt, an ornament, a key chain, a pound of his favorite coffee, homemade cookies (assuming you are baking anyway throw a 1/2 dozen his way). At the very least have a standby gift on hand in case he gets you something. 2
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