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 With the holidays just around the corner, it is not uncommon to start thinking about that dreaded question: what kind of gift should I get for my new boyfriend or girlfriend? Well, never fret! There’s the perfect gift solution for those couples who are “newly dating.”
You should never feel pressured to spend outside your means when it comes to the holidays. This is especially true if you’re been with your partner less than six months. If your partner is with you for material reasons, best to find another partner now and buy yourself something cool than waste any more time on someone more interested in your bottom line than you.
When you’re “newly dating,” that’s not the time for expensive electronics or pricey jewelry. It is, however, a great time for you to let your partner know that you value their place in your life and went to the effort of getting something that suited their personality. Skip the stuffed animals and Wii video game systems. It’s not Valentine’s Day and you’re not a bank.
Here are some perfect gift suggestions for all you “newly dating” folk that should get you through the holidays is style – and still in love!
Gifts for Guys
iPod Shuffle – A great buy under $50 that appeals to any type of guy. He can take it on the road cycling, put it in his pocket at a football game and still think fondly of you as he uses it to power him through his morning workouts at the gym.
iTunes Gift Card + a six pack of craft beer – Let him know you appreciate him being a guy and that you took the time to shop as well. Fill up his iPod and make a Sunday afternoon brighter with a six pack of local craft beer. Many guys have favorites and it’s an easy question to ask: “Hey honey – I heard someone talking about ‘craft beer’ the other day. What is that? Really? What do you like?” Sneaky but effective!
Sporting Event Tickets – Is your guys a hockey, baseball or football fan? Maybe he cheers for the local rugby team. Whatever his passion, he’ll appreciate being able to take in a game with your gift! Keep in mind that tickets don’t mean you have to go with him if it isn’t your thing. Encourage him to take a buddy and be the hero all over again this holiday season.
Gifts for Girls
iPod Shuffle – Again, the iPod Shuffle is great for girls, too. Girls hate it when it looks like you didn’t put any effort into shopping, so stay in her heart and out of the doghouse this year!
Spa Day – Girls do “girly things” so let her know you appreciate her being a girl and get her a day at the local spa. Whether just a massage or a package, most day spas have specials at the holidays to help out dumbfounded dudes. Ask a female coworker for her destination of choice or if you know your girl goes for a massage at a certain location, stop by on the way home one day and pick up a gift certificate. Here’s the trick, though: wrap that gift certificate up with a plush bath robe or a DVD she’ll love. See? Shopping is easy!
Girl’s Night – If your girl has bevy of gal pals like Carrie in Sex in the City, why not give her a night on the town? Pick up a four pack of movie tickets and throw in a VISA gift card for $25 to cover popcorn and drinks. Wrap it up in a pretty gift box from someplace like Pier One or Cost Plus World Market (even Target has cool ones!). She’ll appreciate that you recognize how important her friends are to her and you’ll still have an easy day of shopping.
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