Still looking for the perfect Valentine's gift for your
boyfriend but worried you'll be swept away by Valentine's
mania? Here are some tips on creating more personalized,
caring Valentine's gifts for the special boy or man in your
life that will show just how much you care.
!! Steps !!
* Find out what his love language is. People value different things
when it comes to expressions of love. If your boyfriend feels most
loved when he hears words of affirmation or receives physical
touch, he will appreciate loving words or a back rub more than a
gift wrapped bottle of after shave. If he values acts of service,
think about something you can do for him --- perhaps a project or
chore he's been putting off --- and do it!
Well, I've had my eye on this big fishing rod... Ask first! About a
week before Valentine's Day, talk to your boyfriend and ask if he has
anything special in mind that he'd appreciate. Don't badger him; just
ask pointedly once and work from his answers. If he can't give you
any, suggest that he thinks about it for a bit and to get back to you
later that same day. If he doesn't have any ideas, don't pressure
him!
* An extreme experience, perhaps? Match your gift ideas
with the type of romancing he fancies. Does he really appreciate a
romantic approach that will involve booking a special restaurant
for a five-course meal or filling the swimming pool with rose
petals? Or is he more comfortable with just the usual night on the
town with lots of laughter and favorite beers as the two of you
pub crawl? Take advantage of what you know about him to craft the
ultimate gift or experience.
Do something for him rather than giving him something. If he has
long wanted his hair dyed black, you could buy him some hair dye and
prepare a home salon and dye it for him. Make sure you feel
confident enough to get it right! You could also do this for home
pedicures, massages, a yoga lesson, being a style assistant for a
new look, etc. - anything you have said you'd get around to helping
him do or learn some day.
Go homemade. It's not just about buying stuff. Valentine's is really
about showing that you care. Make your boyfriend a card that says
how much you love him. Write a poem or some sweet prose. Anything to
say how much you care about him and the reasons why. Many people
just love being told the exact reasons why they matter so much; this
can be the best gift of all.
Give a kiss for a gift! Guys sometimes would just like a passionate
kiss. If you haven't given him one yet, wow, this will be special.
But most of you will have already kissed; so it's how you present
the kiss that matters. Take him somewhere unique and make the kiss
something out of the ordinary.
* For example, take a trip up a cable car, take him in your arms in
the cable car and say: "We are kissing on top of this mountain in
a cable car because you put me on top of the world, I love you
completely". Kiss so long that the crowd claps you both.
Bake something for your sweetheart. Bake some heart-shaped cookies
with hundreds and thousands and "I love you" printed on them in
icing. Arrange in a box and present it to him with a card.
Stock the bar or man cave. Stock up your boyfriend's favorite drink
supplies as a nice surprise. Be sure to add some snack food treats
as well, and perhaps even a book on making cocktails or the history
of beer. You might also like to consider something he can hang in
the bar, such as autographed sports, TV, or movie star memorabilia.
Decorate a photo of the two of you. Choose a perfect photo of the
two of you, decorate a frame for it and write a little something to
go with it, including why this photo means a lot to you. This is a
very personalized and caring gift. You can even make a wallet-sized
one and include a new wallet if you've got a good idea what sort of
wallet he'd like. Put a good luck heart or coin in it as well.
If you're out of ideas try some traditional stand-bys:
* Chocolates. Go for dark chocolates with strong flavors like rum
and raisin, chili peppers, or peppercorns.
* A sweater or a t-shirt from a favorite brand or store.
* A subscription to a sports or business magazine you know he'll
enjoy reading.
* A selection of his favorite movies. Check what he has already
before buying though.
* A watch. Have it engraved with love from you. This suits the more
serious couple.
* Grooming products. Help him to stay looking his best.
* Boxer shorts. There might be a hint tied up in this type of gift!
* Lingerie, let him unwrap it and then you wear it, just for him.
Remember, men are visual creatures.
!! Video !!
!! Tips !!
* Guys don't usually like glass, because that's a "guy-give-girl"
thing.
* If he loves you that much, anything you do as he will love with
all his heart and still give you kisses and hugs afterwards.
* Pay attention to his hobbies and activities. Guys are not always
about drinking and sports. If he's into model planes, trains or
ships, talk to the staff at the hobby shop he usually gets his
supplies and find out what he's always looking at. Get him to show
you his setup and plans, then get him something that's on his list
without you having asked for something specific. Same thing if he
collects comics or plays roleplaying games. A new game book or
supplement can lead to an entire weekend of fun for both of you.
* A man who reads may appreciate a bookstore gift certificate.
* Many men like gadgets, especially multi-tool pocket knives and
other knives. Find out if he collects these or likes them, watch
him when you pass displays while going out shopping for something
else. That can be a very romantic gift. You may find him using it
on your behalf next time a bottle needs opening or something needs
to be fixed!
!! Warnings !!
* Don't buy him anything he has asked for unless you feel you should
or you really wanted this advice and asked for it; you don't want
to be predictable or a shopping cart. One way is to ask at
different times and look for things he's mentioned more than once
rather than asking right before the holiday.
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