for birthday, valentine etc ....... anniversaries.
2007-09-06 03:32:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
not necessary..but if I am dating a guy and my bday rolls around..I expect something..maybe not a gift, but he could plan a special day for us or something..I would do the same for his bday!
2007-09-06 03:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by jesika585 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do but it's always a small inexpensive gift... Im not spending $70-80 on a guy I just met and may not have a future with! Anniversaries are kind of a no-no until you're actually seriously seeing the guy. LoL - I think he be a bit freaked if you bought him a gift for your 2 month anniversary and you are casually dating.
2007-09-06 10:39:42 · answer #2 · answered by madison5247 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about anniversaries --- I don't think those become gift-worthy til you're married.
As for birthdays, I'd say yes. I doesn't have to be expensive at all, but you should give something thoughtful. Probably Christmas too (if that's your religion).
Everyone feels differently about Valentines Day. I would discuss expectations ahead of time.
2007-09-06 10:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by mistaken4sane 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best gift/s you can give while dating are these.
All Holidays, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Baptisms, Weddings,
and the like. Why gifts ? People love them.
But the best gift or present is given when it wasn't expected.
In other words.....anytime would be nice.
2007-09-06 10:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by woodster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shouldn't be. If your boyfriend is the kind of person who requires presents from you in order for you to 'demonstrate your love', he's not worth it. I think it's just sad when people (usually women) believe that love requires something as mundane and physical as buying your partner presents to be demonstrated. The worst of it is, it's not even the presents these people want; they couldn't care less about the present itself, what they care about is the fact that their partner was willing to throw away money. That's just pathetic, don't you think?
The exception of course is birthdays. People do expect presents for their birthdays from people they know well, partner or otherwise, so at least it doesn't fit into the same pathetic, disgusting mindset mentioned above.
2007-09-06 10:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am surprised you are asking this question.... you must be asking because the guy doesn't think so right???? well, it doesn't matter how the giver really feels... if it is important to the receiver, then the giver should just do it... unless of course he doesn't care about you.... i had the same situation... my guy said he doesn't want to buy "dead" flowers.... and i had to explain it so he could understand.... there is nothing better than a floral delivery person coming into your place of work and all the women hoping the flowers are for them and you end up being the one they are for.... it is how the gift makes you feel that is important.... i still don't get flowers as often as i would like but i am getting them from time to time...
2007-09-06 10:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Giving a gift is a way of showing how you feel for someone, same as writing a poem, giving you compliments or taking you out somewhere you like......
If you are a materialistic person, or your partner is, buying a gift may be the way they choose to express their feelings for you.
So if you or your partner arent the kind of person to give gifts, you should do something to show the person how you feel if you trully feel anything worth mentioning!
2007-09-06 10:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by PerfectPiggiesGPForum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of person you are. If you like to give gifts then it's okay if not, then that's okay too. If you and your partner both agree to whether or not the two of you will give gifts then that's all that matters. I personally give and receive gifts in my relationship on every holiday and on my birthday. That's our preference.
2007-09-06 10:40:34 · answer #8 · answered by dencur02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just to let the other person know that they are thought of and loved. The best gifts are when there is no occasion at all, just simply an "I love you" gift.
2007-09-06 10:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by replexgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the first few dates... no. But after that, you are more than "just a date."
If you are taking them out and you are celebrating their b-day... of COURSE you should bring a gift! If not, don't expect a second one!
2007-09-06 10:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by SARswimmer95 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋