Two Becomes One

Gifting the Guy In Your Life

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Two Becomes One

In recent years, turns out men aren’t as simple as the stereotype suggests. So, what do you get the guy in your life? Well, that all really depends on several factors, firstly- how long he’s been there, and secondly- what he actually likes. Men aren’t all that hard to decipher when it comes to gifts, but if you’re looking to impress him, there are a few things to consider. 

What Are You Trying to Say?

First and formost, and it should go without saying- the gift you give says a great deal about how you feel and what your intentions are with him. Get something too significant early on, and you may find yourself standing there holding said gift in a cloud of dust as he high tails it away. Get something a little too silly and he may wonder just what it is you think of him, after all. Make sure that the gift you give says you know him, and, you know him appropriately for the stage of relationship you are in.

First six months?

During the first six months of dating, it is easier to give gifts than you might think. Pay attention to the things he expresses an interest in. If your guy loves monster trucks, consider paired tickets to a rally. If he likes a certain band, consider their latest CD. If he’s mentioned liking it, chances are good he’ll appreciate a gift associated with it. At this point, avoid jewelery, it is far, far too significant for this phase of things. 

Six months plus?

After this amount of time it should be obvious to you the things he likes- but also, men are a little different from women. If a man needs a practical thing, or mentions wanting it- there’s nothing wrong with gifting him with one, as opposed to when a woman says she needs a new vacuum. If he wants a practical thing and you get it, chances are good, he’ll appreciate the gesture more than you would. Don’t, however, make the tie mistake, unless it is a “just because” gift- and unless he’s partial to wearing novelty ties, avoid them. A novelty t shirt generally gets more use, if you’re going to go there with it. Jewelry at this point should be aligned with the time you’ve been together. Six months to a year? Tie tacks, bracelets or earrings if he wears them. Save the watches and rings for a year plus. 

Gifting the guy in your life is a little different than how you’d like to be gifted, and should be seen as such. If you feel compelled to send him flowers, save it- send them to yourself. Most men do not appreciate flowers the same way we would, and would prefer something a little more useful, or more aligned with their interests. As with anything, gifting a guy will get easier as time goes on.

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