So the girl in my blog picture is my girlfriend whose name is Ashlyn. This past weekend marked our 10 month anniversary, if you will. This time last year we were talking, but not officially together so I got her a smaller gift for her birthday and Christmas. Her birthday is ten days before Christmas, so she's used to getting her presents all at once and that doubles as both birthday and Christmas gifts. My problem this year is that like any guy, I don't know what to get her for either.
When I say I don't know what I want to get her, I mean I do have an idea, it just may come off as selfish. I'm thinking about taking her to the ACC Championship Game if we make it which will be fun, but I don't want her to think I am being selfish. She likes football, but sometimes she gets confused about the game. On the other hand, I really enjoy watching some Hokie football. Pros of this idea: it's a unique gift that won't be forgotten, get to spend quality time with my gal, Hokie football. Cons of this idea: Hokies may not make the Championship game, expensive, traffic, close to exams. The quantity of cons are greater than the quantity of pros, but the quality of pros far outweigh the quality of cons.
That takes care of her birthday, but that leaves Christmas. I asked her mom and her mom said either pajamas or some kind of jewelry or perfume. While these are great ideas, they just seem boring. Do girls like that or do they like to be surprised? Anyway, we went to the mall this weekend and I made her go into stores she liked and I noticed the things she looked at for a long period of time or things she showed me, so hopefully that'll help me.
Yet another issue I face is how much should I spend. I asked her what the price range is of my gift and she is refusing to tell me. I know you can't really put a price on a relationship, but I don't want to spend a significant amount more or less than she spent for my gift. Speaking of my gift, it is in my room right now and Ashlyn isn't so I could peek, but my conscience would kill me. Oh well, I'm open to suggestions even though you all don't really know her.
I'm gonna have to say that Maddie will have the best overall input for this kind of question, but I'll put in my two cents. In my opinion, ACC Championship tickets would be sweet, AND if you grab them early enough they're still cheap. But you're ahead of the game by thinking that it could be seen as selfish. It may be cliche but it is the thought that counts. As long as you get her something that you think she'll like and is meaningful, I see no reason for any gift to have to cost a certain amount. Nobody is keeping score.
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know what to tell you there. I'm not the best with relationships, but I think spending time with you is a great gift for her. I hope you can find some help on this issue. I think that she will accept whatever you give to her.
ReplyDeleteHehe, good thing there is a girl in this group!! :) In my opinion, the best kind of gift you can get is to just spend time with your significant other. Meaningful time, and just getting away. I know you like your football and she isn't as into it as you are, but I still think it's a good idea. Girls also love to be pampered. I don't know if she's a manicure/pedicure type of girl but that's something you can think about. Or a massage, those are heavenly, and it will be after exams so she can really release all that tension. A nicer dinner, like going to a place you wouldn't normally go to and getting her something like flowers. Im big into meaningful, not so much expenses like diamond earrings. Not sure if she is the same way, but I totally understand if you want to get her something tangible. Hope those suggestions helped, let us know how it goes!! :)
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