Fortunately I've begun dating a wonderful man, unfortunately it happened to begin right before Valentine's day. I don't want there to be any weird pressure about gifts. Is it ok to not give/get something??
2007-02-14 03:11:54 · 10 answers · asked by malskip 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
too early in the relationship.
buy him dinner or lunch. Invite him to a movie, but don't get him any special gifts.
2007-02-14 03:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with how you feel. It is not so much about time spent together, as it is about the level that you both feel you are at. People can spend months, sadly even years together, and still not be intimately connected.
If you are someone who likes to give something thoughtful today, then by far, do so! If this man is the one for you, he will appreciate that. If not, why worry, he is not for you anyway. Beginning dating is hard, as you play the "getting to know you" game. However, he should know the real you and not the one you "think" he wants to see. If you like to give, then give!
On a final note, if you are not into giving, you should also not feel pressured. It is simply one day (that Hallmark capitalizes on). I have always felt that it is more important to be loving and giving everyday of the year, verses jumping though hoops on any one particular holiday.
Up to you. Be yourself, and good luck!!
2007-02-14 03:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by Singthing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it simple and lighthearted, I'm sure you can come up with at least 10 things:
Make up a crossword puzzle and have all the hints be personal inside moments and jokes that only you two would know about. Put it on a poster board and add some clipart and some pictures to it!
The crossword puzzle could be time consuming and a bit frustrating ... you could do the same idea with a WORDSEARCH or WORDFIND puzzle.
Put your computer skills to work! Use Excel, get clipart from Yahoo Images Search, copy them, and reformat them, use a gluestick to put on posterboard.
Use graph paper, and pictures from magazines if you are not as good on the computer, and it will give it more of a homemade
2007-02-14 03:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by Reserved 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you just met and started dating, I don't think you have to give a big gift. However, I would buy a small box of chocolates or something similar as a small token of your new friendship and blossoming romance. Still, I wouldn't spend more than $5 to $10 because you don't want it to seem like you went gift giving overboard. That could scare him away.
2007-02-14 03:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should talk to him about it to avoid misunderstandings. If he gets you something and you don't, youl'l feel terrible. Make a date for tonight and tell him that that will serve as your Valentine's gifts for each other. Maybe get together and make a nice dinner together. Tiem spent as a couple will be better than any stuffed animal, chocolate, or card could ever be!
2007-02-14 03:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely u should give him something.. doesnt have to be anything extra expensive or out of this world. Keep it simple, sweet and thoughtful.. like a card and right something sweet and make it from the heart. He'll be sure to thank you for it ltr. That's all I would want if I were a guy.. again thou, I am a very simple guy. =)
Happy V-day and cheers!
2007-02-14 03:21:34 · answer #6 · answered by Ichigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let all the commercial hype get to you. If you both really like each other and let things develop over time, there will be plenty more V-Days to celebrate.
2007-02-14 03:18:42 · answer #7 · answered by LifeObserver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't buy jewelry or anything, but it wouldn't hurt to do something. Maybe a cheap gift that's more sentimental than anything, or go out to eat with each other.
2007-02-14 03:16:04 · answer #8 · answered by Angry-T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just use the day as an excuse to wear something extra sexy and throw him some extra special loving
2007-02-14 03:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its fine not to give him anything since u guys just started dating...maybe u could get him a funny/cute valentines card...nothing romantic, just cute !! If not then I think its totally fine !!! :)
2007-02-14 03:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋