STLguy Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 My girlfriend's birthday is coming up and I really don't know what to get her. She has an internship over the summer that starts the week of her Bday, so she's going to be really busy that week. I'm not going to be there to give her her gift on her birthday, but I plan to have flowers sent to her on her BDay and hopefully visit a couple weeks after. I intend to give her a Bday present when I go up and visit, but I have no idea what to get. I kind of thought about getting her a coach purse, but she has a lot of purses and I know I'd totally get her something she already has. I really don't want to get her a bracelet or something like that as I'd rather get her something more practical for her BDay, plus I gave her a bracelet for Valentines day. Also, should I tell her that I'm not going to give her a gift on her actual Bday, and that I intend to wait, or just say nothing about a gift? Any suggestions? Thanks.
Guest Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 6 months, I know that isn't long and many people would say buy something small, but she probably spent over 150 on my bday between my gift and dinner at a very nice restaurant.
Author STLguy Posted May 17, 2006 Author Posted May 17, 2006 [FONT=Arial]6 months, and I know that isn't long and most people would say to buy something small, but she probably spent over 150 on my bday between my gift and dinner at a very nice restaurant.[/FONT]
Walk Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 I'd let her know you plan on bringing the gift with you, and not giving it to her on her birthday. That could just be a whole can of worms you probably don't want to deal with. How long have you two been going out??? I never got jewelry from any guy I was dating until 4 years into the relationship. You're spoiling her!!! Is there anything she needs for this internship? What do normal women get on birthdays? I've gotten modeling clay, sketch pads and drawing pencils, a guitar, music CD's, movies, Live concert DVD's... Oh, they have this gizmo that plugs into the cigarette adapter in your car and plays MP3's through your stero. You can attach a jump drive full of music to it, and have hours and hours of uninterupted play. Digital camera to capture those special momnents. wireless optical mouse for her laptop? Jump drive? That's about all I've got for ideas....
Author STLguy Posted May 17, 2006 Author Posted May 17, 2006 I don't know if she'd use anything like that in the car. She just got a digital camera last Christmas. Not too sure how useful a wireless mouse would be to her. The bracelet I bought her was around $100, but I bought it for something like $30. What other things would be useful? She's turning 20 if that helps anyone come up with ideas. Maybe a woman's briefcase instead of a purse? What are some good brands for those?
MadDog Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 At 6 months, I'd say flowers, dinner, and something small (maybe a picture of you two in a frame) would be appropriate.
Author STLguy Posted May 17, 2006 Author Posted May 17, 2006 Dinner would be hard because I don't really know the area she's living in. I thought about the picture frame but I want to get her something more practical than that.
Noos Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Perfume. But buy eau de parfum, not eau de toilette. EDP last longer on your skin. Different perfumes are said to match different personalities. You can do Internet research on that. Get her one for daytime so she can wear it to her intership. It will make her feel polished and presentable for her job.
Walk Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Lotions Bath stuff PDA You could make her a coupon book. Add in cheesy stuff.. like something about being available if she needs to call at 4am to bytch about her internship. Free hugs. Kisses. Dinner out. Cuddling. etc. Or make her something that lists all the qualities you love about her. Something small she can stick in her purse. Buy her some books. Either related to her internship, or for relaxation after the day is over. Bubble bath, candles and a CD? If she uses a laptop, maybe a professional looking case for it?
MadDog Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 You could make her a coupon book. Add in cheesy stuff.. like something about being available if she needs to call at 4am to bytch about her internship. Free hugs. Kisses. Dinner out. Cuddling. etc. I don't know about this idea. He doesn't want her to think he's transformed into some sort of chick in the whole process of dating her. What guy really offers coupons for cuddling?
Guest Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Coupon book - my guy did... I was quite surprised as it was really early in the relationship (like a couple weeks) but it means a lot to me. Think about the type of person she is... ie girlie girl... independent... etc what sort of stuff does she like? what does she wear a lot? colours/clothes etc If you two are apart how about a photo frame with a pic of you two in it... write something on the frame like 'missing you' so she'll know every time she sees it. Or a photo frame for the fridge... that's practical as you can put photos in it and hang stuff on the fridge with it. Lotions etc I wouldn't really want but I'm not that into that type of stuff. Organise a picnic in a park when you go to see her - cheap, more special, buy gorumet food if you can't cook, better than a restaurant. Def tell her that you'll bring the pressie when you see her. Fowers are a good idea for her actual birthday and I'd be happy with someone saying 'I'm bringing your present with me.'
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