I have been dating a guy for the past month and have no idea what to get him for Christmas. He is a full-time fireman and part-time policeman who is rarely home. He is very dedicated to his job and big into fitness. I was planning on getting him an armband case for his iPhone so he can use it when he works out and swims, but is that too impersonal? We are still in the "green" stages of the relationship so I don't want to go overboard, nor do I want to go small. I am so clueless, help!
Thank you to all you ladies that responded. It totally swayed me to go with the armband. All of you have a wonderful holiday and the happiest of New Year's!
Honestly, an "impersonal" gift at this stage is best. Anything too personal or romantic at this stage is going to freak a guy out. I think the armband is perfect.
I think it's a great gift! If you're worried about it not being enough, you could throw in a small iTunes gift card into the pocket of the band too. But, at such an early stage in the relationship it's probably not necessary.
Ticket(s) to a local sporting event is always nice.
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I received an IPhone armband last Christmas and love it. I think it's a great gift idea and just right for this stage of your relationship.
Wonderful gift! I am sure that he will love the gift. He probably has the same questions in his mind. When he sees your eyes when he opens it, you will know that it was the right thing.
Best of luck!
Hi K. Since he's big on fittness, get him a jogging top and pants or a nice sweater.
I think a casual gift, such as the armband, or some other item it appropriate. You haven't been dating that long.
I know its hard dating someone new. You want to acknowlegde them as your boyfriend but don't want to feel pushy. I think the Ipod arm band is a great idea. Its something he can use but keeps the relationship at a comfortable level. Good luck
If you're in the "green" stages, then I don't think that's too impersonal at all. It shows you understand what he's interested in (fitness), which makes it personal. Sounds like a good idea.
I don't think it is too impersonal. It shows that you are considering his lifestyle and buying him something useful. You might consider taking him shopping with you for your daughter, and observe what interests him while in the stores to get an idea of something he would like.
Good Morning,
Since you have only been dating a month if he is serious about the relationship buy him two roses one yellow, and one red. Get him a nice card. You may also buy some cologne. or you may take a nice picture of yourself and daughter and give it to him for Christmas. Just a suggestion you can try.
I think your gift sounds both thoughtful and practical. Remember, anyone worth giving a gift too will appreciate that you put effort into thinking of something they could really use and like- it is not about how much you spent or how big the gift is! I think it sounds appropriate and I'm sure he will like it. happy holidays!
I think it's a very thoughtful appropriate gift for this stage of your relationship.
A Tom-Tom or some other type of GPS system might be nice if he goes "here and there"...it's great for getting directions to places you're not familiar with! They are portable so can go from vehicle to vehicle...especially nice when you're looking for a restaurant or such.
I haven't dated in a while, but I know one year I had just started dating someone and he gave me a few cd's he liked and thought I would like too. He was sharing the music he liked and it was some that I didn't really know, but ended up really liking. He probably spent $20, but it was very thoughtful and personal without being overboard. Just a thought. I'm sure the armband would be appreciated too.
My sister is a police officer. We give her fun things to lighten her life up. So that sounds cool and not impersonal because you really thought of him when you thought of that!
