It's no secret that buying something for a man is not an easy job. You will be even more stressed trying to find the right birthday gift for your boyfriend. Even though it sounds almost impossible, every woman can find the right birthday gift for her lover.
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Part 1 of 3: Looking for Hints for Rewards
Step 1. Think about what your boyfriend's hobbies and interests are
What does he do in his spare time? What books did he read or videos did he watch? What did he buy for himself? Think about the answers to these questions to get an initial idea towards the perfect gift for a lover. Any gift that can help him pursue an activity he enjoys will surely make him happy.
Imagine if you were him. Think about what he would buy himself if he had the money and wanted to pamper himself. People who do this tend to give gifts that the recipient likes more often than people who don't try to put themselves in someone else's shoes
Step 2. Be careful to read the signs
He knows it's his birthday soon and you should buy him something special. He may try to help by providing some hints in day-to-day chat. You'll probably start hearing these cues about three or four weeks before his birthday. If he mentions something over and over again, it means you have to dig further.
However, you should also pay attention to the personality of your lover. These cues can be vague. He might not have said right away that he would be overjoyed if someone gave him a collector's edition of his favorite film series. He might say something like, “I saw a set of this film coming out a few weeks ago. It looks really cool!” if he is a closed person
Step 3. Seek information from friends and family
He may be more comfortable talking about what he wants as a birthday present with friends and family than with you. Talk to them when your boyfriend isn't around to get information out of them. If you decide to buy something based on their directions, be sure to ask them to keep it a secret.
Step 4. Don't forget to ask your friends for their opinion
Your boyfriend might hang out with your friends too. If you're at your wits end about choosing a birthday present that he'll love, ask your friends for their opinion. They might be able to come up with a brilliant idea of what gifts their boyfriend would like and what gifts would suit your own.
Step 5. Ask your boyfriend directly
Not everyone can read minds, especially when it comes to what other people want as a birthday present. If you're really tired and can't think of a great gift, ask your boyfriend for some ideas. He wouldn't mind giving a little help. In fact, a gift requested by someone will usually be the most appreciated gift.
Don't ask anything specific. Try to get him to tell you that he likes sports gear over the red or gray plaid tweed hat from a certain store. Complete the information obtained with what you know about your lover and you will find something that has been carefully considered and that he will like
Part 2 of 3: Gift Planning
Step 1. Prepare a budget
Calculate how much money you can spend to buy a gift for your beloved girlfriend. Make sure you stick to it and don't buy anything over budget. You may disagree, but the price of the gift is not the main reason someone likes the gift they receive. In fact, the recipient of a gift will love a cheap gift just as much as an expensive one as long as the gift is well thought out.
- Consider how long you've been dating. If you've only been dating for six months or less, don't give away something expensive even if you have a lot of money. You don't know how long the relationship will last. If your relationship turns out to be lasting there are plenty of birthdays you can use to pamper it.
- You might have better luck if you buy something that's modified or highly sought after. This idea is perfect if you are thinking of giving away electronics. Usually these items have a warranty, and your boyfriend may not care or notice that the item has been used by someone else before.
Step 2. Do a little research on his hobbies and interests
If you don't have complete information on how your boyfriend spends his time, then it's time to do some research. You can get a lot of information on the internet in an hour. Take the time to find out about his hobbies and interests and read everything that has to do with them. Read websites dedicated to being a platform for people who share the same passions and hobbies and see what's trending in that area.
- You may have to consider your boyfriend's level of experience and expertise when thinking about a gift for him. If your boyfriend has been skateboarding since he was a kid, it doesn't make sense to give a beginner a skateboard he won't like. At the same time, an expensive fishing rod was also useless if he only went fishing two or three times in his life.
- Ask people who have similar interests to help you if you're stuck. There are online communities for just about any hobby imaginable. Look for forums and other groups dedicated to discussing things boyfriends do. Create an account and describe the difficulties you are having. It's likely that community members will provide suggestions that can guide you to a gift your boyfriend will love.
- You may come across a list that says something like “10 Great Gifts for Guys Who Love Mountain Climbing”. This list can be helpful, but sometimes it's just a marketing tool to sell a specific product. If you get an idea from such a list, try to find some actual reviews to see if the item is indeed a gift.
Step 3. Think of some sentimental or practical gifts
As long as the gift fits into one of the categories above, he'll love it. Your gift should not just be an addition to his collection of items. The gift has to be something he will actually use or something he can look at and remind him of all the happy moments you spent together.
- Don't limit your choices to physical products. Sometimes experience can be a much better reward. Make a video of all his friends and family sharing their favorite memories of your girlfriend. Schedule activities that you know he will enjoy so you can do them together. He might not be able to flaunt it like other gifts, but it would mean a lot to him.
- Be careful not to get bogged down with boring classic gifts. It might be tempting to give you something like a tie or shaving kit for his birthday. There's nothing wrong with the gift because it's a common answer to the question of a good gift for a girlfriend. However, this reward is actually not effective. If the gift seems like the clichéd gift that women give their girlfriends, consider other options, unless you're sure she's really going to like them.
Step 4. Narrow your selection down to just one idea
Many people make the mistake of giving one big gift and several small gifts to their loved ones. It's easy to understand. After all, more is always better, right? In fact, giving small gifts along with big gifts will make the main gift seem less special. Try to give just one gift rather than a number of gifts at once.
Part 3 of 3: Giving Birthday Gift to Girlfriend
Step 1. Prepare gifts in advance
Several things can stress a person out, including not knowing if a gift will be ready in time for a loved one's birthday. Take two weeks as backup time and make sure everything goes according to plan. Check how long it takes for online purchases to take. Don't forget to take into account that products are sometimes damaged or defective and must be returned.
Step 2. Keep the gift a secret so it's a surprise
If you know your friend or boyfriend can't keep secrets, don't tell them what gift you're going to give your boyfriend. Give your boyfriend a few hints if you want, but don't say anything specific enough that he can guess what the prize will be. He'll appreciate your gift more if he doesn't expect it.
Step 3. Pay attention to the display of the gift
A beautiful presentation will make your boyfriend feel enthusiastic about opening the gift he's been waiting for. If the gift can be wrapped, make sure the wrapping paper and ribbon complement each other and that the gift is neatly wrapped. If you're giving him something that would be better written on a card, choose a card he'll like and try to make a neat handwriting.
Step 4. Include a thoughtful message
Write down why you care about him and why you think he will like the gift. It doesn't matter if the message isn't perfect. The old adage "what matters is the intention" is true. People will appreciate a gift that takes a lot of time and effort to get as much as a gift they've been dreaming about for months. As long as you really put in the effort and give her a gift that's arguably what she wants, she'll love it.
Keep it light if you've only been dating a few months. It's awkward when you keep saying that he's your world, even though the two of you haven't known each other that long. Write down how much fun you spent together, but don't write down anything too heavy
Tips
- Make plans to spend at least most of the day with your boyfriend on his birthday.
- Keep receipts for your gift purchases just in case something goes wrong.
- Tell his close friends and family what gifts you are going to give him so he doesn't get two of the same gifts in the future.
Warning
- Don't expect him to return the gift if the two of you break up. It's possible he did, but it's not a must.
- Don't forget his birthday! Don't rely on Facebook to remind you. Take notes if you don't think you'll remember them.
