How to Find the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift for Your Boyfriend

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

Are you looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend? Here's how to show your boyfriend that you care about him.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Traditional Gifts

Step 1. Cook for him

Use the old saying, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." You can make your boyfriend a simple dessert or a full meal, and he will receive a tangible demonstration of your affection. Here are some options that are always in fashion:

• Make some cookies. Don't know his favorite cookies? Now is the time to discover them! Or if you want it to be a surprise, prepare the classic chocolate chip cookies.
• Make a chocolate cake. You can make brownies, chocolate covered strawberries, or an ambitious chocolate souffle.

• Prepare a romantic dinner. If you want to go big, cook your boyfriend a beautiful Valentine's Day dinner. If he loves meat, focus on foods loved by carnivores, such as cold cuts or steak. Try these recipes:

  • Steak in a pan
  • Crispy Roast Potatoes
  • Asparagus wrapped in bacon
  • Chicken cordon bleu
  • Fried chicken breast

  

  Step 2. Create a compilation.

  Making a compilation of songs that are meaningful to your relationship can be a thoughtful, personalized gift that won't cost you much money. Burn your compilation to a CD so you can give your partner a physical gift, or send them a digital playlist if you're both subscribed to an online music service.

  • Make sure you include your song if you have one. If you don't have a song that represents you, put some potential nominees on the compilation.
  • Pay attention to the underlying message. You might like a sad song about a breakup, but putting it on your compilation could get your boyfriend the wrong message.
  • Create a limited-length compilation. Try to put in about 10 songs. This way he will be able to listen to all the songs at once, and remember the feeling the CD gave him later on.

  

  Step 3. Write a poem or a love letter

  You've certainly told him you love him, but it's nice to have a material object that describes how you feel, which he can reread whenever he wants. It is the perfect gift if you don't have a lot of money to spend, because in this case it is the thought - and not the cost - that matters. For an extra touch of romance, write the letter by hand and get some nice writing paper.

  • Write a poem. If you love writing and poetry, use your skills to compose a poem dedicated to your boyfriend.
  • Or express your feelings in prose. If metrics and rhymes aren't your thing, that's no problem - a prose letter can be just as good!

  • Borrow someone else's work. If you can't write what you feel, rely on the help of the masters of romance. Find a famous poem and copy it with your writing, or print and frame it in a cute way. Some classics that can be inspiring:

    • "Somewhere I have never traveled," E. E. Cummings
    • Sonnet XVII, Pablo Neruda
    • "How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways," Elizabeth Barret Browning
    • Shakespeare's Eighteenth Sonnet
    • "To a Stranger," Walt Whitman
    • "Love's Philosophy," Percy Bysshe Shelley
    • "To Earthward," Robert Frost
    • You can also use the lyrics of your favorite love song. The songs are poems accompanied by music!

    

    Step 4. Buy him a perfume you like

    A perfume is a classic Valentine's Day gift, because, in theory, it benefits both of you - he'll like it smells good, and you'll like the fragrance of your choice.

    • Remember that fragrances don't have the same effect on everyone. Everyone's body chemistry is slightly different, so a perfume that smells great on one guy may not be good for another.
    • Pay attention to the scents he appreciates. Your boyfriend probably already wears a perfume he likes, so try to pick a similar one. If you use scents with hints of wood and musk, such a perfume will be a perfect gift. If, on the other hand, you prefer lighter, citrus and clean aromas, try to choose a perfume that falls into this category.

    

    Step 5. Make a gift basket

    If you don't want to entrust all your hopes to one gift, make a collection of small gifts. Get a nice container, like a decorated basket or box, and adorn it with ribbons, wrapping paper, or any other material at your disposal to make it special. You can fill it with these items:

    • His favorite dessert - candy, cookies, or whatever.
    • A quality drink. If you are old enough to drink, buy him a bottle of his favorite wine or liqueur.
    • Befana's stocking items: You can use this type of item, such as sweets, new headphones, items for sports (golf or tennis balls), or for her hobbies (barbecue tools or colored pencils).

    Part 2 of 2: Themed gifts

    

    Step 1. Buy books if your boyfriend is an avid reader

    If you're dating a guy who loves to read, get him some new material. Investigate what he is reading and what he has read in the past, and try to find the right book.

    • Take advantage of the advice. If you know your boyfriend loved a book, ask the bookstore clerk to offer you similar titles. Or write the book title on Amazon and see what people bought after reading that book.
    • If you don't know what to buy, give him a gift voucher. Books are a very personal gift, and it can be difficult to tell if a book will suit a person. If you can't find a suitable book, rely on a voucher. Offer to accompany him to buy the book.

    

    Step 2. Purchase some music-inspired gifts if you are an audiophile

    If your boyfriend really likes music, give him something that is inherent to his passion. Here are some suggestions:

    • Give him some picks if he's a guitarist or sticks if he's a drummer.
    • Find good soundproof headphones if you listen to a lot of music.
    • Gift him an iTunes voucher or a Spotify subscription.

    

    Step 3. Help him cultivate his passion for video games

    If your boyfriend is very fond of video games, he will also love your Valentine's Day gift related to his passion.

    • Buy him a new game. Try to find out if there are any future releases he was planning to buy, or ask his friends what game he was dying to try.

    • Or buy him a credit. You can buy him the equivalent of a voucher if he uses one of these platforms:

      • Steam (PC)
      • Xbox Live Marketplace (Xbox)
      • PlayStation Store (PS3)
    • Buy a new controller. If he's using a console controller or mouse, giving him a new one can be a great Valentine's Day gift.

    Advice

    • If he loves you a lot, any gift will be fine.
    • Pay attention to his hobbies and activities. Not all kids love alcohol and sports. If you love modeling, talk to the shop assistants from which you usually buy your models, and find out which model you have your eye on. This advice also applies if you love comics or role-playing games. A new manual or a special release of your favorite comic can be an ideal gift.
    • Many men love gadgets, especially Swiss army knives. Find out if he collects them or likes them, check if he looks at them with desire when he sees them in the window.
    • Don't buy him something he's asked for, unless you've specifically asked for his gift advice; do not choose a predictable gift and do not act as a shopping cart. Instead of asking what he likes before the holidays, pay attention to his tastes on every occasion and take note of the things he mentions more than once.