hey ppl.. i got my bf a keychain and a money clip with his name and initials engraved for him for his 24th b'day.. what do you think?.. bad choice?..
130978
guys love anything that is personalised with their initials or name, it must be to do with marking their territory or something, good choice.
35574
I think it is a great idea. Cards that you buy now are so de-personalized and generic that you end up having to write half a page in the card itself to personalize it. \nMy suggestions: 1.Cards for those who have been cheated on(men and women)2.Cards for friends(generally women)-sorry I haven't called lately,etc. I have a thousand ideas for great cards, I'm sure you can think up plenty.
56738
Wait a minute.  Why do you have to buy him anything?  If you guys aren't even together yet then don't worry about getting him a gift even if he did get you one.  But if you must get him something, since you aren't dating yet, I would suggest a gift certificate to one of his fav stores or restaraunts.  You could put it inside a card or a box of chocolate.  Also, guys love food so you could bake him some cookies or brownies.  Go cheap.  He probably doesn't expect you to get him anything anyway.
443083
My brother just bought me a trophy that is shaped like a # One....you can put the ball into the top part of the trophy. It has my name and date engraved on a plate on the bottom....Really nice gift!!\nNice memento of the special occasion....\nCongrats to your husband.....I've had three hole in ones.....& my husband is getting a little irritated with that!! ahahah
603757
I would say you, but then again you already know this and wouldn't be asking right? \nI did three things for my fiance (husband on Saturday) I made him a scrapbook of us and things that have happened since we met, I got him a bride/groom ornament, and I made him a love letter that explains to him how I feel about him.\nYou could get him a watch, or a bracelet. You could buy him a beer mug engraved, you could get him a picture frame. Here are some websites that you could try out fo some ideas.\nhttp://www.poetrygift.com/bridegroom.html\nhttp://www.findgift.com/Occasions/Wedding/Bride-to-Groom\nCongratulations!!!
280549
Today is my bestfriend's birthday. She turns 19 today, May 16th. I wish I could send her a gift, but I moved to France, and she lives far away in South East Asia, and it's been 10 months we didn't see each other. So, I simply sent her a greetings card, and said Happy Birthday, and I told her how much I miss her and she means a lot to me.\n\nBy the way, Happy Birthday to you !! Joyeux Anniversaire !!
421098
OMG the exact same thing is happeneing to me! Plus, my boyfriend won't tell me what he wants, and I know hes getting me something nice. =/ I might get him a cool CD player or a portable DVD player... i dont know, the seem a bit expensve... whatever. If i think of something i will let you know.. =) lol
20747
yea i think its a day to show someone u love them anyone a friend a boyfriend girlfriend.  and both should get gifts or think of something but it's not all about the guy giving gifts i think it should be both ways.  now if the guy doesn't want u to get him something still get something.  i say it's wrong when girls just expect gifts and don't wanna give..  thats just a real bitch.
170514
Ok...in my experience...you are better off telling him what you want. Otherwise, you will get something you don't want. For example, last year for my birthday my husband got me a gift certificate for an OIL CHANGE!! So, think of something you want...spa package, jewelry, new pajamas, nice romantic dinner at home, whatever. Just tell the poor guy so he doesn't have to worry himself. he just wants to make you happy!
44842
I would be a little irritated, but not for too long. Obviously your b/f is kind of taking liberties with the expectations of a gift, and of course when you exchange gifts everyone expects some type of equitable balance, but I tell ya, this is just in the U.S!. In general, it's OK for a boyfriend to go all out with a gift just to show his love and appreciation. In latin America, that type of display is actually OK, like filling up a room with roses or bringing a whole band of mariachis to your house to serenade you. Maybe he has that concept of chivalry or something. Just let him be and enjoy it. Maybe go for the $10 stuffed bear instead of the $5.\nOh and P.S. Don't mention anything to him about the cost or how he wasted money. That's rude and hurtful. Trust me, in about 3 years he'll be getting you the $10 bear at Walgreens.
48604
Well from a girls standpoint. I would not have accepted it.  If it was the other way around, I would be upset....but...have to remember, who is it that she comes home to at night?  If the trust and respect is there....take comfort in that.  Maybe she didn't want to hurt his feelings.  If she told you about it right away, she cares enough about you to not have hidden the gift.
387154
Dump that loser...if your birthday is not important to him then he doesn't value you and/or your relationship.  So, unless he's planning to surprise you by making an appearance, party on girlfriend and find a new guy.  Good Luck and happy birthday.
60591
*Smiling lupinely* You are ALWAYS good enough to give a homemade present, including cards. The kind of person who would not appreciate the fact you took the time and effort to make something just for them is simply too shallow to be worth your bother in the 1st place.\n\nAs to what should be on the card, try to come up with a common interest the two of you share and use that as the theme.\n\nBarring that as most guys are not too into heavy sentiment, a simple "thank you for being you" and how happy they make you will suffice...
533251
The first day you started dating might be not very important for him at that time ,Dont blame him and dont make a fuss about it .You can easily tell him about something that happened at that time and remind him how nice times you and him had .But dont be upset or sad if he still tells you that he doesnt remember,Its no big deal .You can get a very nice gift (I dont mean expensive ,I mean something to show you care 4 him)and remind him of the one month anniversary by that...he will always remember the day you met when he looks at that gift.
110780
Oh gosh, I know this may seem awful (and believe me...I was going to kill him at the time). It was 2 years ago and my boy friend and I were exchanging gifts on our 2 year anniversary. I got him a nice watch and he handed me a box and some jewelry cleaner. Of course I got all excited and giddy because I knew there was an engagement ring in the box. I opened it and guess what...a 25 cent ring from a gumball machine was in there. I was sooooooo pissed! I said that's it? And he said "YEP!" Then I said, "this is not an engagement ring?" and he said "I'm not ready to get married yet!" I was so mad I was about to cry. He let me think like this for about 2 hours and then he saw me cry. He said "I CAN'T TAKE IT NO MORE!!! KELLY OPEN UP THE JEWELRY CLEANER!!" I did and there was the real ring. He then got down on one knee and said "I was trying to be romantic but I screwed things up, I love you and I am sorry, will you marry me?" I wanted to kill him then but now I laugh at it. We are getting married in May! :)
73894
Does your boyfriend squirm while watching "chick flicks" with you? If so, he might prefer the video game, despite how soulless it may seem to buy one.\n\nThe scrapbook sounds like a nice idea and shows you took time to put it together. If he's not much into that sort of thing, he might not show you "enough" appreciation for the time you took. And if you're doing it to garner appreciation rather than as a gift, you might want to rethink that motivation.\n\nBut some guys like "sentimental" gifts - however, it's not necessarily something they can "use" with their buddies. But since you're not married, he may see it as a tool for pushing the relationship to the next stage. \n\nMaybe you could just make the scrapbook for the both of you to have and not as a gift to *him.*\n\nJust a few random, impulsive thoughts.....
132033
The ultimate in a relationship is gift-giving. One shouldn't give to receive. I'm sure what your b/f gave you, he did so out of 1. ability (finance is key) and 2. love and desire. Does that mean you don't love him if you don't fork over serious do-ray-mi? If he thinks so, he doesn't know what love is. Really think about what he likes most. Is he into cars? Sports? Traveling? Get him something that goes with his interest. If he likes sports, get him tickets to an event. Cars? Buy him a few nice models he might like to put together as "dream/goal" cars. Or, ask him what he'd most love to do if he could do anything right that second (so hopefully it's not something huge). If you can swing it, take him to do that. Dancing? A movie? Time with you? That can be your gift! :)