I'm completely lost on what to get him...
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I honestly would like something made for me and it doesn't have to be expensive at all. I had once made a girl a card that just said happy birthday out of Skittles (she loved them) and we shared the rest of the bag and watched a movie. She thought it was awesome and cost me about 2 bucks.
If you can cook, make his favorite food and grab an old movie you know he'll like. It's the thought that counts and if he's pissed you didn't buy him anything, you may want to think about moving along. The best things in life are free.
If you can cook, make his favorite food and grab an old movie you know he'll like. It's the thought that counts and if he's pissed you didn't buy him anything, you may want to think about moving along. The best things in life are free.
That formula from Girl Genius that makes you a Jägermonster
Ya, but they get you on the refillsSpinwhiz post=18.70928.708555 said:
I once asked some male friends of mine what they'd want as a gift from their girlfriend, and the typical answer I got was "herself, wrapped up in a big red bow".
Guys don't look at gifts the same way that women do, in my experience. If you want him to appreciate something you've done for him, do some obnoxious chore he was expecting to do but putting off and then treat him to a nice dinner--preferably one you cook yourself.
He'll appreciate it even more if you don't broadcast any expectations, either. I think one of the reasons why guys don't like gifts much is that they know they're expected to respond in some way and frequently they just can't muster the "correct" response. So the best gift to a guy always comes without strings attached. Get your gifts *ready* and give them to him at an opportune time instead of pressing them on him when he's preoccupied.
Guys don't look at gifts the same way that women do, in my experience. If you want him to appreciate something you've done for him, do some obnoxious chore he was expecting to do but putting off and then treat him to a nice dinner--preferably one you cook yourself.
He'll appreciate it even more if you don't broadcast any expectations, either. I think one of the reasons why guys don't like gifts much is that they know they're expected to respond in some way and frequently they just can't muster the "correct" response. So the best gift to a guy always comes without strings attached. Get your gifts *ready* and give them to him at an opportune time instead of pressing them on him when he's preoccupied.
do not do that.poleboy post=18.70928.708233 said:
I'm sure if he'd like those games he's already played them.
Buying a game for someone is a tricky prospect, mainly because people usually have a firm idea of what they want, and I've got a LOT of stinker games from my girlfriends and they've almost always sucked.
If you're intent on getting him a game, try and see what he's looking forward to, see if there are any games that he wants that are out right now, and get one of those.
Christ, sex is a popular option. I don't see it being a very good option. Sex should be something you both enjoy. Giving it to him as a gift sends the message you don't enjoy it yourself.
Might I recommend a T-shirt from "Think Geek" "Threadless" or Penny-Arcade? It might show up late, but those nerd shirts a terrific and about half the price of a game
Might I recommend a T-shirt from "Think Geek" "Threadless" or Penny-Arcade? It might show up late, but those nerd shirts a terrific and about half the price of a game
Give him a nice XXX-rated RPG!
As you are broke, you go shopping for some nice hand-cuffs and a nice game you like to play, too.
On his birth-day, you can combine that nicely and he he'll want you like crazy.
Tell him, it's present-time and he has sit on the bed with the eyes closed, cause you got something special.
a) hand-cuff him to the bed
b) get out the game and ask him things like: "wanna play with me?"
c) insert the game and play a bit for yourself. If you are good @ faking orgasms, fake an orgasm while doing it.
d) okay. this should have got his attention. It's time for phase II now:
e) insert some music along the lines of "workin' for the weekend" (okay, I guess you can do that better) and do a nice, slow strip tease for him
f) tease him with the clothes/underwear and ask him to do funny things he just can't do because of the hand-cuffs... like: "hey! It's your birthday! I'm your present! What's wrong? Don't you wanna touch me? *tease-tease* "Oh, come on... I know you want it!" *tease-tease-TEASE* I think you get the idea
g) at this point you should consider leaving him in a state of highest arousal and messing a bit with his family/job/life/friends/credit cards
But the point is: You must come back the other day for
h) []
And always remember: Simply buying your way out of it is always cheap. No matter how much you spent.
As you are broke, you go shopping for some nice hand-cuffs and a nice game you like to play, too.
On his birth-day, you can combine that nicely and he he'll want you like crazy.
Tell him, it's present-time and he has sit on the bed with the eyes closed, cause you got something special.
a) hand-cuff him to the bed
b) get out the game and ask him things like: "wanna play with me?"
c) insert the game and play a bit for yourself. If you are good @ faking orgasms, fake an orgasm while doing it.
d) okay. this should have got his attention. It's time for phase II now:
e) insert some music along the lines of "workin' for the weekend" (okay, I guess you can do that better) and do a nice, slow strip tease for him
f) tease him with the clothes/underwear and ask him to do funny things he just can't do because of the hand-cuffs... like: "hey! It's your birthday! I'm your present! What's wrong? Don't you wanna touch me? *tease-tease* "Oh, come on... I know you want it!" *tease-tease-TEASE* I think you get the idea
g) at this point you should consider leaving him in a state of highest arousal and messing a bit with his family/job/life/friends/credit cards
But the point is: You must come back the other day for
h) []
And always remember: Simply buying your way out of it is always cheap. No matter how much you spent.
I'm mildly disturbed by SamLowry's all too vivid description of bedroom games, but I think that might be because I'm huge stick in the mud, and at least it's got more charm than "Lots of Sex".
Also, fake orgasms, really? I'm a man, and a reasonably young one at the tender age of 19, but I believe it's common knowledge just how long it takes a woman to orgasm. Making him watch for even a believable amount of time for your little performance would be torturous. And just so we're all clear, torture is not a good gift.
Anyway, the real reason for this post is to heartily agree that XKCD, particularly the "Stand Back, I'm going to try Science" shirt, rocks to the utmost.
Other nerd Paraphernalia can be found on Zestuff.com.
Now that I'm done plugging all these sites that don't even have the good sense to pay me, I'll Address Sam's other point. Physical gifts are fine for young men, although the cost is irrelevant in comparison to the thought put into it. A store-bought gift is not necessarily less valuable than a home made one.
Also, fake orgasms, really? I'm a man, and a reasonably young one at the tender age of 19, but I believe it's common knowledge just how long it takes a woman to orgasm. Making him watch for even a believable amount of time for your little performance would be torturous. And just so we're all clear, torture is not a good gift.
Anyway, the real reason for this post is to heartily agree that XKCD, particularly the "Stand Back, I'm going to try Science" shirt, rocks to the utmost.
Other nerd Paraphernalia can be found on Zestuff.com.
Now that I'm done plugging all these sites that don't even have the good sense to pay me, I'll Address Sam's other point. Physical gifts are fine for young men, although the cost is irrelevant in comparison to the thought put into it. A store-bought gift is not necessarily less valuable than a home made one.
You my friend have an excellent sense of humor, that's hilarious.TheNecroswanson post=18.70928.708859 said:
On topic, I'd say talk to his friends and see what they're getting for him so you can make sure to rule all of those ideas out. Once you know what not to get him coming up with what to get him should be easier. Sorry that I can't provide any gift ideas, I don't know the guy so I can't give you any really worth while suggestions.
That would be my suggestion. You could invent a female variation on the "Dick in a Box" and make it "Box in a Box". But then you'd have to wear some kind of weird, square shaped underwear and that'd probably get in the way... so... just put a bow on it.Smashking post=18.70928.708235 said:
Or get 'em Mercenaries 2 if you already had that planned.
Okay, seriously, stop suggesting sex. She's already said no. Their intimate life is healthy and none of our business and your perpetuating the stereotype internet people are a munch of horney sex obsessed dingleberries. Congrats on scaring away the new person and spitting on a persons honest question with sophomoric humor- it was only funny the first 10 times someone suggested naked intimacy in some form would be the perfect gift.
Your might get him one of those Nerd T-Shirts from the various websites proffered, especially if you know his favorite game.
http://www.nerdyshirts.com/
http://www.jinx.com/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/
Another neat trick would be to get a bunch of his freinds to show up at the IHOP on Friday to give their gifts, and have a big get together. Party at IHOP, woo, where the Breakfast links never stop.
Whats most important is you get him something that A. Makes him Chuckle, B. Shows him you think his hobbies are at the very least cute and you won't harass him for playing videogames, C. All of the Above. For a man to find a woman who at least finds humor and some enjoyment out of videogames is like digging up the holygrail out of your backyard. If you believe your absolutly horrid at cooking, you could ask his freinds what sort of food he likes and have it delivered or take him out to get it. Depending on where you live your local super megamart of choice may have a baked good sections where they will actually make and decorate cakes for you.
If all that fails you can get him a Nintendo DS and some fun puzzle games- this is much more pricy as a DS can run from 100 to 150 dollars but it's half as expensive as getting him a Wii, so, there you go.
In the end it's not the amount of money you spend, and indeed you don't necessarily even have to HAVE it by his birthday. Simply announce to him on his birthday you have a certain gift or several gifts on order and they will be here shortly for his enjoyment, believe me I hardly think he'll complain unless he's a dookus.
Your might get him one of those Nerd T-Shirts from the various websites proffered, especially if you know his favorite game.
http://www.nerdyshirts.com/
http://www.jinx.com/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/
Another neat trick would be to get a bunch of his freinds to show up at the IHOP on Friday to give their gifts, and have a big get together. Party at IHOP, woo, where the Breakfast links never stop.
Whats most important is you get him something that A. Makes him Chuckle, B. Shows him you think his hobbies are at the very least cute and you won't harass him for playing videogames, C. All of the Above. For a man to find a woman who at least finds humor and some enjoyment out of videogames is like digging up the holygrail out of your backyard. If you believe your absolutly horrid at cooking, you could ask his freinds what sort of food he likes and have it delivered or take him out to get it. Depending on where you live your local super megamart of choice may have a baked good sections where they will actually make and decorate cakes for you.
If all that fails you can get him a Nintendo DS and some fun puzzle games- this is much more pricy as a DS can run from 100 to 150 dollars but it's half as expensive as getting him a Wii, so, there you go.
In the end it's not the amount of money you spend, and indeed you don't necessarily even have to HAVE it by his birthday. Simply announce to him on his birthday you have a certain gift or several gifts on order and they will be here shortly for his enjoyment, believe me I hardly think he'll complain unless he's a dookus.
