Boyfriend Gift Guide
A Foolproof Boyfriend Gift Guide?
In truth, there is no such thing as a foolproof boyfriend gift guide. Some are better than others, but taking into account that each boyfriend is apt to be rather unique, the gift giver has her own ideas as to what he may or may not like, and throw in the nature of the relationship, and determining what would make an ideal gift, or even an acceptable one, can sometimes be a challenge.
A boyfriend gift guide that assumes the boy and girl have been knowing each other and possibly going steady, may not really have a good suggestion for a gift for a new boyfriend one that you've only known for a short time, no matter how much you may like him. As a rule of thumb, if you've been going with a guy for less than 2 or 3 months, it's best to keep things light. Something overly romantic, or overly expensive, might scare the guy off. An expensive gift can imply a need to reciprocate, and if the guy isn't yet considering making any kind of a commitment, or isn't in a position to spend much on a gift for you, it could end up being an embarrassing situation. Take into account the fact that an early relationship often is based on infatuation, and the chances of the relationship still going strong after 6 months or so is something less than 50-50.
Great gift ideas at this stage of a romance, especially if you're beginning to know the guy's interests, likes, and dislikes, are CD's, DVD's, books, or something you made yourself just for him. Keep the cost at $20 or $30 or even less, and you probably won't get into any trouble.
The Longer The Relationship The Easier The Choice - A boyfriend gift guide becomes a little easier to put together once a couple has been dating for more than 6 months, or a commitment has been made. You don't have to break the bank, but for a birthday or Christmas present a gift costing a couple of hundred dollars, assuming you can afford it, wouldn't be considered to be of questionable taste. By now, you know what your boyfriend likes in the way of clothes, or at least what you'd really like to see him wearing, or you might consider a new tennis racket, ski parka, or a nice watch if he needs one. A watch makes a very fine present, as there as a wide range of choices for less than $100. A digital camera is another thought, or if he like electronic gadgetry, you could get him a smart phone, GPS device, or a combination of both.
The Dreaded Fluffy Shirt - It really boils down to a couple of things, how well you know the guy, and how long you've known him. The more you know about him, and the longer you've been going together, the more extensive your virtual boyfriend gift guide becomes. Also the longer you know someone, the less chance there is for a disaster to take place if the wrong gift is chosen. If a boy is committed to you, he'll probably wear something you picked out that he might not otherwise wear. If he doesn't know you all that well, the Salvation Army or a younger brother will probably end up with the article of clothing, and you'll never see the guy again.
Even Chocolate Can Be A Good Choice - One thing girls don't often think of, is that lots of boys like chocolates too. They don't have to come in a fancy, flowery, heart-shaped box, but guys do like good chocolate. They like chocolate kisses too, but real ones even better, and even a relatively new acquaintance probably won't be turned off by a hug.