So my guy friends and I went over this over beers (GUYS NIGHT. Yes, I'm one of the boys π. Plus, they need a girl perspective.) So the conversations were about Christmas and blah blah blah.
Obviously, I'm the only person in the group who is wrapping presents. (Duh! But they pay me with dino nuggies. Lol) Anywho, one of my guy friend just started dating this girl. We haven't met her yet but he talks about her here and there when the subjects are brought up. They have been dating for a couple of months, she got him a Christmas present, he doesn't know what to do. Half of us said that he should get her something since she got him something. The other half is, "You guys, just starting dating, you haven't known her yet. Don't get her anything yet."
Then they looked at me π³ I told him it depends on the situation. Yes, it is a kind gesture that she got him something. She doesn't have to give him something but she chose to. It is okay to get her something but get her something small. Once they are getting to know each other more, it can be more, but for now, something small. I explained to him that my boyfriend and I didn't buy each other gifts because we started to get to know each other. It's been two years now, and this year, I got him something because I know it's something he needs (a remote finder π€£π€£π€£). I told my guy friend that I don't expect anything from my man because I don't want anything from him. I have everything that i worked my ass off for. Spending alone time with him is good enough for me. They looked at me like πWHATEVERπ
So, this got me thinking for you fellas out there. Do you feel you have to get someone something since they got you something?
Obviously, I'm the only person in the group who is wrapping presents. (Duh! But they pay me with dino nuggies. Lol) Anywho, one of my guy friend just started dating this girl. We haven't met her yet but he talks about her here and there when the subjects are brought up. They have been dating for a couple of months, she got him a Christmas present, he doesn't know what to do. Half of us said that he should get her something since she got him something. The other half is, "You guys, just starting dating, you haven't known her yet. Don't get her anything yet."
Then they looked at me π³ I told him it depends on the situation. Yes, it is a kind gesture that she got him something. She doesn't have to give him something but she chose to. It is okay to get her something but get her something small. Once they are getting to know each other more, it can be more, but for now, something small. I explained to him that my boyfriend and I didn't buy each other gifts because we started to get to know each other. It's been two years now, and this year, I got him something because I know it's something he needs (a remote finder π€£π€£π€£). I told my guy friend that I don't expect anything from my man because I don't want anything from him. I have everything that i worked my ass off for. Spending alone time with him is good enough for me. They looked at me like πWHATEVERπ
So, this got me thinking for you fellas out there. Do you feel you have to get someone something since they got you something?
What Guys Said
Wow, the part about the dino nuggies.
If it were me in that guy's shoes, or me in your shoes to that group wanting an opinion with all eyes on me eyes 👀😅 (no pressure, lol)
I'd just also agree with something reasonable and affordable. Gifts aren't a big deal to me for relationships, that doesn't mean gifts should not be reciprocal, I just mean, I'm not a guy who thinks a relationship is built on or relies on, frequent gifts. Lol.
Anyways, if it were my girlfriend, at my expense she could have a day out at the spa, a fancy spa, you know one of those trendy or always seen in movies high-end (but reasonable priced) luxury day spa things, you know, women love that.
Of course, the game is on
Uhhhh, ya!