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A Guy's Basic Holiday Gift Guide...for the New Relationship
There aren't any clearly defined rules when it comes to
exchanging gifts, let alone giving during the holiday season to
a new lover. From Christmas, to Hanakkuh, Kwanzaa and others,
what does one buy for the holiday season to show her you care?
Exchanging gifts during the budding of a new relationship is
quite a quandary. The idea behind the gift is to show you care
without forcing the next commitment level of the pairing.
Nevertheless, there are a few ways to wow her with the perfect
gift - based on the length of your courtship, of course. It
starts with the following objectives:
-- Something she would not buy herself -- Unique with a little
meaning -- Budgeted based on the span of your dating life
But before we review a few brilliant ideas let's review bad
holiday gift examples.
Bad Holiday Gift Idea Scenarios
A holiday gift with you in mind - Let's say she has
cable television but she does not have every single sport's
channels. A subscription to all the stations with baseball,
football, hockey and so forth are not going to make her gush
with joy.
Self-improvement gift - If you think she's nice but
you'd like her a few pounds lighter, the subscription to Weight
Watchers® is not the way to go.
Household chore products - For most women, the new
improved mop is not a dream holiday gift. Don't bother
entertaining the idea unless she has been adamant about wanting
the new turbo waxer.
Too Useful - Just because you dream of the killer
toolbox set, she won't be as enthralled with the new state of
the art sewing kit.
Excessively extravagant - Expensive holiday for the
relationship under one year old can result in a myriad of
catastrophes. If she cares only about receiving the priciest
gift, it may be a sign of her gold-digging élan. Alternatively,
you could be setting yourself up to constantly raise the bar.
Not to mention, you don't want to over spend until you know if
the relationship is set for longevity.
Holiday Gifting Ideas for Her
Dating her for 3 weeks to 1 month If you've only been
dating under a month, there's no need to break your bank. After
all, you don't know where everything is headed. Since the future
of the relationship is a little uncertain, think cheap
attentiveness. For example, if she drinks green tea, a matching
teacup and kettle in a favorite color demonstrates that you are
tuned into to her taste.
The present does not need to exceed $40. It's enough to
say
you'd like to continue dating and see where things go.
Here are a few other ideas:
-- A cool candle and holder from Pier 1 (She'll think of you
each time she lights it).
-- Body scrub and an aromatherapy candle from the Body Shop
-- A symbolic spirit - Try to buy her the same bottle of wine
you shared on your first date. If you're both beer drinkers, buy
her beer of choice along with a pair of mugs with a note saying
the six-pack is to be shared only with you.
-- One CD of the first song you heard together on your first
date and a box of Godiva chocolate.
Holiday gift budget: Under $40
Dating her for 2-4 months
Two to three months is not enough time to buy her the Tiffany
bracelet. The destiny of the relationship is still questionable.
As a result, think outside of the jewelry box.
-- Her favorite movie set on DVD (i.e Sex in the City) and a
box of PoppyCock
-- A Coach key chain, wallet with your photo inside.
-- Tickets to her favorite play, orchestra
Holiday gift budget: Under $100
Dating her for 5-8 months
-- Bracelet or necklace - Every gal loves jewelry; especially
from the guy she's falling head over heels.
-- A key to your apartment along with a leather toiletries bag
filled with body gel, her shampoo, toothbrush, lotion, massage
oil and anything else you may want to add.
- Sexy lingerie chock full of thigh highs, boots and whatever
turns you on with a sexy note saying, "I can't wait to see you
in these items tonight."
Holiday gift budget: Under $200
Dating her for 9-12 months
-- Her favorite artist's work
-- Just about any Tiffany jewelry
-- A day at the spa and a silky Victoria Secret robe
-- A watch by Michael Kors or Kenneth Cole, inscribed with: "I'm
counting the moments we're apart."
Holiday gift budget: Under $300
Whatever you decide to buy her this holiday season, make sure
the present depicts a little more meaning than you did the
obligatory deed, you bought her a gift.
About the author:
Holly Bentz is the author of the Single's Guide to Establishing
a Longlasting Relationship, "Dating For I Do." Visit the dating blog or Dating For I Do for more
smart dating strategies.
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