Relationship Question :/

[Skye]

I guess I'm kind of looking for mostly guys' opinions, but I guess girls' opinions could also be helpful...? :/ Anyway, my boyfriend turns 18 on the 24th, and I want to get him something special. Only trouble is, I don't know what the heck to get him, and he won't drop any hints. I've had to resort to asking him what he wants for his birthday, and he just keeps telling me to not get him anything, he just wants to be able to spend an entire day with me. As sweet as that is, I still want to get him something! My best friend asked 2 of her closest guy friends what they would want from a girlfriend on their birthdays, and one of them (the more mature of the two) said he'd just want to spend a day with her, and the other one (the seemingly much less mature) said he doesn't really know. :S
So I just dunno what to do. Maybe someone could give me a little advice? :what:

[Zephyri]

Well make a list! What are some of his favorite things? It can be anything, his favorite food, his favorite place to hang out, his favorite band. Make this list and go over it, and then put a day together centered around it or use it to pick out a gift. :>

[Papaya Pok Pok]

Get him something that he likes? o. o

Or maybe go out for a dinner for his b-day?

[Taycat]

Maybe he wants to go to second base.....?

/sarcasm

Just get him something that means a lot to you. Maybe a special picture of you two together on a great day in a nice photo frame?

[Osayidan]

Unless you guys spend days together often without interruptions like school, work or other things, then his answer is probably an honest one and not just trying to seem romantic. That doesn't mean you can't get him anything, spend the day together but do things he likes on that day, like if a movie came out he seems interested in.

[Skye]

Maybe he wants to go to second base.....?

/sarcasm

Pfffffttt. XD That made me laugh.
But you guys helped me quite a bit. I appreciate it. :) You made some vague ideas a little crisper. :)

[Tibarn]

I guess I'm kind of looking for mostly guys' opinions, but I guess girls' opinions could also be helpful...? :/ Anyway, my boyfriend turns 18 on the 24th, and I want to get him something special. Only trouble is, I don't know what the heck to get him, and he won't drop any hints. I've had to resort to asking him what he wants for his birthday, and he just keeps telling me to not get him anything, he just wants to be able to spend an entire day with me. As sweet as that is, I still want to get him something! My best friend asked 2 of her closest guy friends what they would want from a girlfriend on their birthdays, and one of them (the more mature of the two) said he'd just want to spend a day with her, and the other one (the seemingly much less mature) said he doesn't really know. :S
So I just dunno what to do. Maybe someone could give me a little advice? :what:

Lol, that is EXACTLY what I told my girlfriend when she asked me. Exactly.

She ended up getting me a $25 iTunes gift card, which is perfect considering I got an iPod Touch for my birthday.

I honestly didn't want/need anything from her; spending the day with her was more than enough.

[Cucurbita]

As a guy I would definitely say spending quality time together is always a good plan.
You can also do something like "dinner is on me".

Something minor but enjoyable is pretty decent too.

The honest truth is deep down we all expect something even though we ask for nothing. But what we want doesn't matter, its the idea that we actually got something. If there were no hints dropped, then he is literally okay with just about anything that you can give him to show your appreciation of him.

Or just do what xiya said. I mean what she said before the "/sarcasm" thing.

[Hitaki]

Take away his virgi-/Jumped.

Anyway, if he says he just wants to spend the entire day with you, then he just does. Cmon, women are practically one of the best things in life for men. That includes virtual women too (for the Otakus out there).

[Chiri]

Think back-- is there anything that he's missing that he's wanted?
Clothing (hats?), electronics (ear phones?), weapons (lol... My gf likes these).

Otherwise, it's always nice to get something that will remind him of you. Bonus points if you can make something by hand :3

[Andy-Buddy]

Steal his phone, and change his ringtone to something recorded. Have it associated to your name, and call him.

Or, give him a pair of headphones :D

[Cucurbita]

The tiny earbud skullcandies are always a cheap yet amazing gift.

[Skye]

Wow. You guys have really helped a bunch (except the sexual references :P). :D I thank you all for helping me out. :)

[Crazed420]

Eh even if it's late.... I dare say that all i wish for on my birthday is to be with my friends and my girl. Go out have have some beer and vodka together or go see a movie. You guys are probably a bit young for the alcohol thing but movies or food is good. Food is pretty fricken awesome I must say.

[Moppy]

Also when in doubt, get him a mop. You can use it in any situation.

/Is out of work.

[Osayidan]

I can buy a mop for cleaning the database every week.

[Okami]

My boyfriend does the exact same thing as you :P

I bought him Inglorious Basterds for his birthday. He loves that movie.. o_O

So, I just suggest try and think of something he could use. Favorite Movie/CD/iTunes card.. you know whatever. Then spend time with him like he wants :3
Maybe go on a date to the movies, get something to eat, and then go back home and relax :)

[Phunkie]

Ooh, get him a nice cologne. Guys always gotta smell nice and I bet you'll love it when you smell the scent on him.

As a guy, I am totally relate to your boyfriend. I don't think we ever ask for specific things, but spending the entire day with someone you love just does it for us. Cuddle with him and hold his hand when you go out with him on his birthday. Unless he's not so much into PDA, he'll love it.

And make him feel loved. :) Remind him how cute he is and how much you love it when his hair looks all messy in the morning.

I think I'm being overly romantic, but those things just do it for some guys.


:D

[Virtue]

As opposed to girls, who when they say "Don't get me anything" mean "Get me the sweetest, most thought-out gift I've ever received", a guy actually means "Don't get me anything" when he says "Don't get me anything".

Don't get him anything. Spend the day with him. Watch a movie with the two of you that he really likes, cuddling together. Wear sexy underwear and when you do naughty things (because that's what he wants), take care to do stuff you know he likes.

P.S.: A guy always likes steak and fries if you really want something.

[Phunkie]

STEAK AND FRIES!!

[Frawmus]

Hm.. Get him something you find he would like, or that seems important to you.
OR Spend the whole day with him? -I can't do that kind if thing due to.. Well. My gf kinda gets on my nerves after 3 hours-

[Phunkie]

Hm.. Get him something you find he would like, or that seems important to you.
OR Spend the whole day with him? -I can't do that kind if thing due to.. Well. My gf kinda gets on my nerves after 3 hours-

lolwut

I find that quite disrespectful.

Maybe you shouldn't be with her.

[Chockeh]

Well something that can cost a few bills, but nothing too pricey. A watch or a necklace are stuff that all guys may like~~.

[Osayidan]

Well something that can cost a few bills, but nothing too pricey. A watch or a necklace are stuff that all guys may like~~.
Doesn't that conflict with each other XD

[Chockeh]

Doesn't that conflict with each other XD
Does not have to be a Rolex of a 13 carrot diamond necklace either xD~~.

[Skye]

Man, you guys are all great. :) You've all helped me to come up with an idea, and I think he'll really like it. Thanks so much!!
*hugs all around*

[Moppy]

If you really want to impress your love one, just play some jazz flute. Just like I did in this little scene:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBRyjMHO_Ew

Stay classy, San Diego.

[Lolicon]

Take away his virgi-/Jumped.

Anyway, if he says he just wants to spend the entire day with you, then he just does. Cmon, women are practically one of the best things in life for men. That includes virtual women too (for the Otakus out there).
Oh, he'd totally like that. :lol:

[BobYoMeowMeow]

Buy him Wii Fit!
oh wait, Alucard doesn't have a sense of humor.

[Tarvos]

I agree with the steak and fries idea. Go to one of those places like Outback Steakhouse (That place is awesome, probably one of my favorite restaurants.) Baby Back Ribs are fine, too.

[Creampuff]

Lol at the jazz flute. If you can pull it off by all means go for it! =)

On a more serious note, if he really just wants to spend time, then just spend time together. Focus some attention and creativity on some little things to make the day special (e.g. going for dinner and secretly asking the waiter to bring a birthday cake at the end of the meal as a surprise, on the more stereotypical end, or just get creative!).

Just make the day about him, and use the time to express your appreciation for the time that the two of you have spent together in the past year. Have a good one. =)

[Chockeh]

Man, you guys are all great. :) You've all helped me to come up with an idea, and I think he'll really like it. Thanks so much!!
*hugs all around*
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