Christmas Pressie Dilemma

Girrrrseach

Quick one - Have been seeing a guy for quite a short time, have gotten pretty close, pretty fast.

I have found the PERFECT Christmas present for him, but totals about 270euro, it's something that I know he would completely love.

Im the kinda person that likes GIVING presents rather than recieving them, but is this too much money to spend on a present for a guy you've only been seeing a few months?

If you're a guy would you be embarrased or chuffed with it?

Not that of a biggy, but something thats on my mind as I need to order it pretty soon!

Cheers

MagicMarker

Girrrrseach wrote: »

Not that of a biggy

Persactly! As long as he's worth it.

But don't expect the same in return.

Umaro

Christmas is a month and a half away - if things continue to go swimmingly (which I hope they will) then you'll be in a pretty solid relationship and it won't seem unusual. Just don't expect him to be spending the same amount on you. And take off the price tag!

Placebo

not to be a greedy or anything only problem here is that he might not spend that amount on you, i think presents should be fair, in a relationship. :rolleyes:
is it a Wii?

TPD

Really, he might feel very bad if the present he gets you isn't of equal value, whether price-wise or simply in your eyes. I know I would, lol.

dudara

I spent over 300 punts on my first bday present for my boyfriend. The money aspect didn't even cross my mind, it was something that I knew he would like and that was all that mattered.

As long as you can afford the present, I would say go for it. In a relationship you shouldn't feel insecure when given or giving a present.

MugMugs

It is the thought that counts at the end of the day


So is it a Wii ?? :P

dudara

MugMugs Please read the charter concerning posting in this forum and please stay on topic.

dudara

Girrrrseach

Okay, some of his passions in life - he loves Mini Coopers, top gear, driving and movies...

What I want to get him is this day out where he drives and races Mini Coopers, just like in the Italian Job movie, and you also get to do some laps in an E Type Jaguar, and get a 1 on 1 driving instructor for the day.

It's something that if you could think of the perfect present, this would be it.. Gonna get a box, buy a miniture mini cooper and mark it 'present 1', then have a copy of 'the Italian Job' and mark it 'present 2' and then the voucher wrapped up as 'present 3' all in it to throw him as to what it is.

What you think?

dudara

Go for it. It's a thoughtful present.

MugMugs

What do I think !?

Ermm..... Fancy meeting up sometime ??

Bloody hell ! Thats class ! Nice touch with the car and DVD and stuff but thats a class pressie !!!

I think they rule cos they can combine you and him...

I brought a GF on a hot air baloon trip once with champagne and all ! It was good as a present as we both got a day out off it and it was nice...

You could go with him ( maybe even get the passenger seat authorities allowing of course )

Placebo

dudara wrote: »

I spent over 300 punts on my first bday present for my boyfriend. The money aspect didn't even cross my mind, it was something that I knew he would like and that was all that mattered.

As long as you can afford the present, I would say go for it. In a relationship you shouldn't feel insecure when given or giving a present.

well i spent around that much and then got superman stickers and a shirt

dudara

TBH I've never gotten a bad present from my other half even when he was stoney broke, there was always thought involved. Sometimes I had more money and sometimes he did. Overall, over the course of the years, it has balanced out.

To the OP, there is a lot of joy to be had from giving someone a present that you know they will like. Take pleasure from it. Don't be overly concerned with ensuring financial equality in a relationship. Plus, it's a first Christmas present, and they are such fun.

Girrrrseach

dudara wrote: »

To the OP, there is a lot of joy to be had from giving someone a present that you know they will like. Take pleasure from it. Don't be overly concerned with ensuring financial equality in a relationship. Plus, it's a first Christmas present, and they are such fun.

I don't really care if he buys me slippers in return!! Its the fact that it's something I know he will love... I just don't want him to feel bad by spending so much money. We live apart so we won't know what the other got until Xmas day.

Thanks for opinions though....

milkerman

OP, what a lovely pressie! You have put some thought into it and that is what really counts.
Just imagine his face though if his efforts don't match up!

kowloon

I remember getting a DVD player for christmas (back when they were really expensive).
I got her a dvd.
I felt really miserable after getting her such a rubbish present.

Reku

Girrrrseach wrote: »

I don't really care if he buys me slippers in return!! Its the fact that it's something I know he will love... I just don't want him to feel bad by spending so much money. We live apart so we won't know what the other got until Xmas day.

Thanks for opinions though....

This is all that matters then, go for it but just be prepared to make sure he knows that you don't mind that he didn't spend as much. Hopefully he'll accept that (though he might then try to "one-up-you" WRT birthday presents for the coming year if he's a little insecure with it still), if not you can always suggest ways he can make it up to you, e.g. a romantic night out or something else you'd like him to do.