There’s not a girl in the world who doesn’t like showering her boyfriend with gifts. Women are giving in nature, we just can’t help ourselves. And, yes, we’ve been known to go overboard once in awhile. So this holiday season, when it comes to buying presents for your boyfriend, ask yourself these questions: What should I get him? and How much is too much?
The Gift
Let’s tackle what you should get him first. And, let’s be honest…Men are easy. What I mean by that is they don’t over-analyze a gift. Unless you’ve been dating for 3 weeks and you get him a Cartier watch, then you’ve got problems! Other than that, they don’t wonder why you got them something, worry about what it means or equate it to the status of your relationship. They are truly appreciative that you thought of them at all. And, if you put a little effort into it, they are completely flabbergasted. Men like when you cater to their ego and that includes presents. If you give him something that you know he has an interest in, such as a video game or tickets to a concert or a book by his favorite author, he will know that you “get” him. That you gave him something you knew he would like, not what you would like. Maybe you hate that he plays video games 24/7 (and trust me, he knows that you do) but the fact that you got him something he has a passion for shows that it’s not about you, but that it’s about him. He will see that and treasure you for it. If he doesn’t, he’s a fool. Besides, wouldn’t you rather see him using his gift than see it hanging up in his closet somewhere, untouched?
The Dough
Now, how much is too much? Know this. Men don’t care about how much money you spend on their present. You could spend 20 bucks or 200 and it’s pretty much all the same to them. If you get them something they have an interest in, money doesn’t matter. What you don’t want to do is spend beyond your means. Or, worse. Make him and you both feel bad when you spend a whole lot more on his present than he did on yours. No one feels good about that. Some say that it depends how long you’ve been going out or how serious the relationship is. I disagree. If you feel compelled to give to someone, you should. Just don’t respect the gift more than yourself. Let’s say your man likes pro football but you can’t get him tickets to an upcoming game. No problem. Consider getting him some gear from his favorite team or even a subscription to ESPN The Magazine or Sports Illustrated. I’m telling you, he’ll love it. Men don’t walk away from a gift thinking “Is that all she spent on me?” Never. What they will do is walk away thinking “My girl really knows me.” Be creative and stay within your budget, it’s easier than you think. And, hey, if you can afford to shower away without any hesitation on spending, go for it. Just make sure you’re doing it for him, not you.
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