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writes:I love my gf, things are great for the most part. Im not good with remembering anniversaries, birthdays and dates as such, nor am I the romantic type; so I choose to rather to show it everyday, or most days. She has said in the past "I am the best bf she has ever had". So I must be doing something right, but things do get a bit stale. We have been dating for 7 years.I want to do something special for her, Im feeling rather generous as she looks after me a lot but I am studying atm and rather poor. Could I get some some ideas for what I could do with and without money?PS: we have been dating for 7 years.
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reader, Youcannotbeserious  +, writes (28 April 2018):
 I have said it so many times, and this just raises the point again: don't listen to people's words but watch their actions. You obviously let your actions speak for themselves, hence a happy girlfriend. Credit to you. Keep doing what you are doing.
It's the little things which often count. One of the most romantic presents I ever received from a boyfriend (from an ex who failed in most other areas, surprisingly enough) was a bunch of daffodils, painted with multicoloured stripes. I had told him these were my favourite flowers and he had got me a bunch for my birthday. He and his friend, while a bit tipsy, decided that they were "boring", all being yellow, so they bought some children's paints and spent a couple of hours painting coloured stripes on them. It's still something I occasionally think about, which makes me smile. Not saying you should do the same but just making the point that you can do something which involves little money but compensate for that by putting in thought and effort. You know your girlfriend best. Has she mentioned anything that she would like to do/see which you could treat her to? Or, if you can't find the money for that, find a cheaper substitute but spend time/effort making it "special". If your girlfriend is as special as she sounds, she will appreciate the thought/time/effort more than someone splashing out lots of money with little thought/time/effort spent.
A tip regarding dates to remember: put them in your calendar on your phone. Set up a reminder a day before, a week before, whatever is appropriate, then you have no excuse not to remember.
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reader, anonymous, writes (28 April 2018): Remember when you first met her? Take her back to that place.. tale her back to where you had your first date. Remember the first photo you bith took together? Find that picture, print it out and take a similar photo with her today. There must be so many good memories from the past 7 years, bring them back. Buy her small gifts to remind her of those special times.
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reader, Aunty Susie +, writes (28 April 2018):
 Do you have camping gear? You could plan a weekend away on the cheap. Cook her a meal. Learn how to give a great massage - nice oils and candles. Remembering dates aren't what counts in the long run - your actions are what will keep the relationship strong. Your head and heart are definitely in the right place. She's a lucky girl!
Take care xx
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