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help with buying a birthday present..?

Yes, I'm one of those clueless girls who doesn't know what to get their boyfriend for his birthday...I don't know what he would like, my mom helped me take him out to see Ironman, since I'm in High School and I can't work because she won't let me..I have a little bit of money and I wanted to buy him something that he would enjoy, but I can't seem to figure out exactly what to buy him. I want it to be something cute, but something that he'll use and won't just sit on his shelf and get old. We've been dating for 5 months this month.....and I really want to get him something that will make him smile. He's really not hard to please, because he's pretty laid back..but I don't want to get him something he won't like. Any tips would be greatly appreciated..

No inappropriate comments please, I'm only 16...and am not giving him anything physical!

Update:

he has an ipod..

and i don't have much money to spend on him.

Update 2:

He enjoys almost all kinds on music, but gets it off itunes..he likes movies and xbox. [Gears of War..] He's not really into sports, he likes Nascar..and cars..and...umm...yeah..those are his main interests. He likes to play cards and hang around with his friends.

Update 3:

i have until tuesday.

I guess your right about the interests..but I just don't' know where to start.

he also likes..ironman, but i already took him to see that movie. I don't have a lot of money to spend on the gift..so expensive things are out of the question...besides if I don't eat lunch..he's going to be upset with me.

I talked about his interests above.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    how about a chain or sumthin he could wear it all the time under his uniform and normal clothes it doesnt have to be expensive just a plain silver chain i was havin the same problem as you then one of my mates suggested it

    hope this helps

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Is he musical(?)-

    A guitar? A bass? An amp?

    Or how about a set of inline skates (seriously, even if he doesn't seem like the type some guys can just love them)?

    Here's some more idea's:

    -Ipod

    -A really nice jacket

    -A nice belt

    -A good watch

    -Video games (guitar hero maybe?)

    -DVD's or CD's

    -Cologne

    Usually the best thing is to get him one "big" thing and then a number of smaller personal things. So say get him an ipod or a jacket or a guitar or something and then also like a CD (or make him a mix of his favourite songs) and the collectors edition DVD of his fav film, a few posters, little things that he'd use (like a belt or skateboard wheels or hair product)...

    Hope this helps.

    Go to www.thinkgeek.com or www.tshirthell.com both sites have some really cool random gifts on them.

  • 1 decade ago

    after 5 months you should know the type of things he likes, You just have to think a bit. What are his favorite bands shows he likes etc. go along those lines. Stay away from"cute" guys will say thanks and all but it will never get used. Most guys like electronic gadgets,They don't have to be expensive just different. You could always make a picnic lunch for the both of you and hang out at a park or some thing to go with the other gift.

  • 1 decade ago

    A great gift for (I'm assuming 16) year old guy would be a watch... Watches have become a pivotal part of the male accessory collection. They range in prices according to your budget. You even could get a watch with your and his name engraved on the inside of the watch face, or on the back of the watch. That may cost a bit more according to where you go to find the watch, or even if the company has the ability to engrave things.

    Any guy would like a watch, and its something that he can use, wear, and its a momento to your relationship, in a way its like a ring to a girl.

    Hope I helped! Good Luck.

    Source(s): 19 years of life
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  • Jon S
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    smart girl :) go with something he likes...you know him better than anyone else online...unless that person online was his sister or mom...but either way...how well do you know him? His favorite sport? give him a video game along with that sport that he doesn't have with a console he does have...

    take him out to eat somewhere he loves...guys love food no joke...=) and or a movie, or buy him a movie that just came out or go see IRONMAN with him...you'll have to pay though lol.

    If he likes poker...and doesn't have one already, get him a case of poker chips, that should come with a deck and all...sweet gift if he loves texas hold'em and stuff.

    you've only been dating for 5 months...don't go to expensive....definitely stay under 50 bux.

    some ideas...just go with what you know of him...how much time do you have?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Yes..i buy myself a gift each year. I bought a new pair of slacks last July 25th. Happy Birthday to the one and only Abbie Kate!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    well id need to know wat hes into but if he has a fav band a band shirt is alwys kool and mayb u could ask ur parents for help and get concert tickets for the two of u ... or u could plan a whole day doing stuff he loves like his fav movie marothon or somthing or if he loves video games play them w/ him all day ....u can never go wrong w/ a b day cake aw and u could put a pic of u and him on it :) boys love food :)

    hope this help message me and tell me more about him and ill be more help

  • 1 decade ago

    cologne is always good, or something related to the type of music he likes, if all else fails give him a giftcard to a store he likes.

  • 1 decade ago

    I agree with the picture idea. Get a picture with you too in it and get a cute frame. You could get one of those frames that records a little message and you could say something sweet.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I usually go for clothes. but my boyfriend now isn't into the whole clothes thing, so i get him strange candies, and he loves getting like movies, or like seasons of like south park, or family guy.

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