What amount of money is okay to give to a girl best-friend without it getting weird?

[Shyguy1994]

So, I'm a guy, and my girl best-friend's birthday is coming up and I wanted to give her cash instead of a present but I don't know how much is okay. She's a single mom and I wanted to give her money to help her out but I don't want her to think I'm trying to be in a relationship with her or anything. What amount of money is okay to give her? 20? 50? 100?

[alphamale]

unless she's a hooker the proper amount is zero dollars

[RecentChange]

How about a gift card instead? Gas card, Costco, grocery store etc.

[alphamale]

How about a gift card instead? Gas card, Costco, grocery store etc.

Victoria's secret?

[basil67]

The same amount of cash which you'd give one of your mates for his birthday.

[CarrieT]

If she's a single Mom, get her a gift card to Target instead.

 

$50 would be very generous.

[major_merrick]

Figure out where she shops, and get her a gift card or two. I wouldn't let the amount exceed $100 or it gets odd. Just handing money or a check of any amount is weird.

 

Walmart is a good start. Go from there, depending on what she likes/needs. Put the gift card(s) in a nice bag perhaps with a bar of chocolate or something small, just to add a touch that isn't plastic.

[Tayla]

May I suggest placing it with your girlfriends gift. In the card as a couples gift. this keeps it friendly without weird. My bf and I often contributed as a group so as to keep the happy day pleasant .

[Els]

Giving cash as a present is frowned upon in most cultures. $50 gift cards are fine.

[major_merrick]

May I suggest placing it with your girlfriends gift. In the card as a couples gift. this keeps it friendly without weird. My bf and I often contributed as a group so as to keep the happy day pleasant .

 

Hadn't thought of that. That is an excellent idea. Keeps the GF in the loop so that there isn't even a hint of romantic intention. Well done, Tayla!

[Els]

Wait, how are people inferring that the OP has a gf? Did I miss something?

[anika99]

There is nothing wrong with giving cash if you think that is what she will appreciate the most. I know when I was a struggling single mom a little extra money was always welcome. Give her whatever amount you can easily afford but probably not more than $100.

[GunslingerRoland]

I think giving cash for a birthday is kinda odd. I would go with the giftcard to somewhere practical like target.

 

 

So is this truly just a friend or is this a girl you wish you were with? Because there is nothing sadder (and less effective) than guys who shower their friends who they wish they were with, with gifts to try and gain their affection.

[preraph]

Target gift card of any amount you feel is right.

[O'Malley]

When my friend's daughter was little, we use to give her gift cards that would pay for admission to the zoo or one of the museums. Gift cards to a restaurant that they both like is another good idea.