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writes:[Mod Note: 2 Questions from the same poster merged into one]Question 1.Im unsure what to get my new boyfriend of 3 months for christmas, hes told me his parents have also bought me gift/s and expecting his grandmothers who i see often (as i have lost mine and act like surrogates) are to get me something to.So i needs gift ideas for him, his mother and father, and his grandmothers.We said that we would spend £50 on eachother for christmas, my boyfriend i know well enough to buy for, but im unsure what to get his family. I have no idea, i've never bought boyfriends family gifts before and dont really know where to start. They dont seem to be in 'need' of anything, i've paid attention everytime i'm round and tried to find out in conversation.I know his mum loves pigs, shes a vegetarian and so loves anything cute. She lives with her husband and my boyfriend so shes the only woman in the house, they also have a dog, and they all enjoy there drink but are quite particular about it and wont drink cheap stuff. His dad loves cars and anything top gear or formula one related, however he loves it so much he practically has everything from signed autobiographies, posters, helmets, racing boots etc. (lierally a room full).. so eventhough i know a little about them, it still gives me this dilemma.And for his grandmothers i have no idea, as i lost my grandparents at a young age i have no experience in gift buying and am unable to ask for advice on similar things they would like.Any ideas would be much appreciated, thanks in advance x x x Question 2.I have no idea what to buy my new boyfriend of 3 months for christmas. When we were on holiday in brighton he saw a jack wills top for £50 that he wanted; our christmas gift budget to spend on eachother is £50. So i suggested that if he loved it that much, that i would get him it for christmas, and he responded with 'its not special enough for a christmas present'. My boyfriends more thoughtful when it comes to things like this, he can be very romantic when it comes to this sort of thing, and i dont really have any idea. I do romance in the way of candles and roses, whereas he likes to be sweet and thoughtful like sending page long texts telling me how he feels and buying me thoughtful suprise gifts. So i have this feeling hes gonna be all sweet and come up with a really nice gift/s for me this christmas, however i have no idea how i could do the same. I dont want nothing too soppy and lovey dovey in case he doesnt bother, i wanna play it safe,so something thats 'special' but not over the top. Any ideas? or even past gifts you've given or recieved from partners that might help me spark some ideas. - Thanks in advance x x x
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 November 2010): http://www.dearcupid.org/question/what-kind-of-a-christmas-present-can-i.html this thread has been going strong since 2005, and there's 699 answers. I found it really useful for my boyfriend in the past. (I'm the 699th poster on it). it's added to frequently and definitely work checking out,
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 November 2010): ok firstly you dont need to worry, buy his mum a stuffed pig (teddy bear but a pig) its a laugh and if she likes them then it will be fine.
his dad is trickey if you say that he likes cars and has a room full of stuff. think about getting him a remote controled car or something like that, it doesnt need to be anything mega and its a laugh at the end of the day.
or get them a few bottles of something expensvie and combine your budget for them.
now the grand parents are easy you get them vouchers to some big store.
as for your boyfriend you get him something related to his hobbys, like if he is a gamer, get him a new game (one he hasnt got) or something to go with it.
if he likes sport then something to do with that, like if he supports liverpool (for example) get 2 tickets to a game one for him and one for you ( it may go over your £50 but its your boyfriend it shouldnt matter).
now also this is something else that would make a good present anytime of the year, get yourself some sexy underware and stuff like that and go out for a "date night" and when you come back get changed into that without him knowing then just go nuts!
hope this helps and i know it was a lot to read
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