Gifts for Your New Boyfriend

It had been just two weeks since Naomi and Sam had started seeing each other. She knew that it was Sam's birthday the next week, but she was nervous about finding the right gift for him. They were just getting to know each other's likes and dislikes and perhaps the only thing that Naomi recalled was that on their first date, Sam had mentioned how he just loved coffee and couldn't live without it. She decided to build her gift around this single idea. She got a few packs of gourmet coffee and a coffee mug with a short romantic message. She got an empty cane basket and filled it with coffee packets, added the mug and then a few coffee-flavored toffees, coffee beans and some beautiful potpourri. To give it a final touch, she wrapped the top of the basket with a transparent wrapping paper and tied a coffee-colored satin ribbon over it! When Sam saw the gift, he was totally in love with it.

Special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries are important in a relationship to celebrate together and express your love for your boyfriend. However, when your relationship is in its nascent stages and you are just getting to know your new boyfriend, thinking of the perfect romantic gift idea might seem a difficult task. You are just getting to know him and you don't really have a clear idea about the things that he likes or does not like. How then do you decide what would be the perfect gift for him? Here are some tips and suggestions, which will help you find the perfect gifts for your new boyfriend.

Selecting a Gift for Your New Boyfriend

So, the relationship is just blossoming and romance is in the air. It has only been a few days or months since you've been going out, and a special occasion to celebrate is coming up. You are absolutely clueless about what to get him for said occasion. Don't panic! Figuring out his tastes and interests can be made easier with these simple tips:

Conversation Cues
Try and recall all your conversations till date. Think of all the things that he talks about passionately or talks about frequently. Is he a huge fan of the Knicks? Did he tell you about the Guns N Roses song he is crazy about? Is he a fitness freak or does he work out regularly? Just try and recall all your conversations and you will definitely find at least one thing that he mentioned. Just work on that idea to think of the right gift. Also, think of all the things that he specifically mentioned he hates or is not interested in - this will help you cross out a few options from your list. Small things that your boyfriend mentions in a conversation could help you get a rough idea about the things that he is passionate about. If he likes music, you could gift him CDs or buy tickets for a live concert; if he is crazy about sports, maybe tickets for the specific game or even sports memorabilia might be the way to go.

Careful Observations
You can tell a lot about the person by observing his dressing sense. Observe his dressing sense and get an idea about the style of clothes he wears usually, the colors he prefers, the accessories or gizmos and gadgets that he uses. You can always pick out clothes that are in line with the style that he usually prefers and select colors that he seems to like. As for the gizmos, you could find accessories for the existing gizmos, for example, if he has an iPod, you could get him iPod speakers or iTunes gift certificates which would be a great addition for his iPod! Thus, taking clues from his general dressing sense with close observation, you might be able to come up with the perfect gift ideas for him.

Avoid Clichés and Be Creative
The last thing that you want to give your new boyfriend is a gift that you think all guys will like. A common mistake that some of us tend to make is to assume that there exists a set of things that every guy would like! Not all guys in the world think that life is only about sports, playboy and beer! Get real - try and draw cues about your guy's interests and come up with thoughtful gift ideas for him! Do not assume that simply because he's a guy, your boyfriend will like a particular thing! Don't ever rely on clichés - try and think of creative gift ideas for your boyfriend rather than using the same old, stale gift ideas. You can put together interesting gift baskets with a collection of gourmet gifts, movies or music CDs, sports goodies or other interesting gifts that you believe he might be interested in.

Take Pointers from Useful Sources
If you think you are unable to think of a good gift idea, there is nothing wrong with taking a little bit of help. Help can either be from a friend/family member or some other sources. If he has introduced you to any of his friends or a family member (which can be a rare instance considering you guys just started seeing each other) or if you guys happen to have a common friend, who has known your boyfriend for quite a while - it can be a great idea to ask for suggestions or pointers. In case you want to go a step ahead - you can also browse through his social networking profile or read his blogs to find out things that he loves since people tend to express honestly in their 'about me' sections.

Be Genuine and Sincere
If you can't figure out what his interests are - one thing that you can do is a gift that he'd love regardless of what his interests are. Wondering what this gift could be? Maybe something to do with you and him. For example, a nice photo-framed picture of both of you or even a long letter describing how beautiful your life has been ever since he walked in. It need not be something very fancy and expensive - more importantly, it has to be genuine and sincere. You just have to be honest and convey your emotions. In case you want your gift to be really special and memorable, you can always think of homemade gifts, which he will appreciate and value regardless of what his interests are.

I remember a friend of mine telling me once that she was looking for the cheapest option in a gift shop for her boyfriend's birthday since she had just started seeing this guy. I somehow couldn't agree with this point of view. People think that early in a relationship, it is not wise to spend too much money on a gift. In my opinion, the cost of the gift should never be an issue at any stage in a relationship. After all, it is a beautiful relationship that we are talking about - not a business deal. It is important to stop weighing the importance of relationships and allotting money accordingly. When it comes to gifts, money is a secondary issue, just think of the perfect gift, which will convey your emotions and show that extra effort that you put in to get your boyfriend something that you thought he would like! A gift has to be heartfelt and sincere, regardless of the money you spend on it. When it comes to matters of the heart - it is only the emotions that count!