Post by The Big PINK One♥ on Nov 9, 2007 9:49:42 GMT -5
The Guy Friend You're Crushing On
Give him something simple. Before you give him a gift, try to think how you would feel if you were in his place. If a guy friend gave you this gift, would you think it was weird? Would you immediately know he was crushing on you? If you don't want to freak out your friend, or give away your secret, get something less mushy and more basic.
Gift ideas: a CD, homemade cookies
The Guy You've Been Secretly Admiring
You have loved him from afar... should you take a chance and spring for a big present to announce your hidden feelings? It's probably not a good idea. Holidays bring out the gift-giver in all of us, but Christmas or Valentine's Day is not the best time to announce your secret crush. Think about it, if he rejects you, it could be public - and you'll always have bad memory of what was once a happy holiday. If you must give him something, make it something you are giving to everyone, not just him.
Gift ideas: cinnamon hearts, a candy cane
The Guy You've Been "Sorta Seeing"
You've been hanging out together, it feels like more than friendship, but you're definitely not a couple yet. Since you don't even know if he'll get you a gift, get him something inexpensive that you could be giving to any old friend.
Gift ideas: Blockbuster coupons, comics
The Brand New Boyfriend
What if a holiday or birthday comes up when you've just started dating? It's too early to give real gifts, but you'd feel weird not giving him anything. Go for a gift that is personalized but fun. This will show him that you "get him" - without making him feel pressured or uncomfortable.
Gift ideas: a subscription to a magazine he likes, a DVD of his favorite movie
The Long-Term Boyfriend
You're coupled up and cosy. You feel secure about his feelings for you, and you might have already swapped the "L-word" with him. You know him well enough to get him something he will really like, but you don't have to go overboard on the spending. He'll cherish anything thoughtful he gets from you.
Gift ideas: An enlarged picture of you two in a nice frame, a snuggly sweater in "his" color, a watch that matches his style, tickets to a concert or sporting event
Give him something simple. Before you give him a gift, try to think how you would feel if you were in his place. If a guy friend gave you this gift, would you think it was weird? Would you immediately know he was crushing on you? If you don't want to freak out your friend, or give away your secret, get something less mushy and more basic.
Gift ideas: a CD, homemade cookies
The Guy You've Been Secretly Admiring
You have loved him from afar... should you take a chance and spring for a big present to announce your hidden feelings? It's probably not a good idea. Holidays bring out the gift-giver in all of us, but Christmas or Valentine's Day is not the best time to announce your secret crush. Think about it, if he rejects you, it could be public - and you'll always have bad memory of what was once a happy holiday. If you must give him something, make it something you are giving to everyone, not just him.
Gift ideas: cinnamon hearts, a candy cane
The Guy You've Been "Sorta Seeing"
You've been hanging out together, it feels like more than friendship, but you're definitely not a couple yet. Since you don't even know if he'll get you a gift, get him something inexpensive that you could be giving to any old friend.
Gift ideas: Blockbuster coupons, comics
The Brand New Boyfriend
What if a holiday or birthday comes up when you've just started dating? It's too early to give real gifts, but you'd feel weird not giving him anything. Go for a gift that is personalized but fun. This will show him that you "get him" - without making him feel pressured or uncomfortable.
Gift ideas: a subscription to a magazine he likes, a DVD of his favorite movie
The Long-Term Boyfriend
You're coupled up and cosy. You feel secure about his feelings for you, and you might have already swapped the "L-word" with him. You know him well enough to get him something he will really like, but you don't have to go overboard on the spending. He'll cherish anything thoughtful he gets from you.
Gift ideas: An enlarged picture of you two in a nice frame, a snuggly sweater in "his" color, a watch that matches his style, tickets to a concert or sporting event
