What is the male equivalent of flowers for girls? What can you get a guy that's as casual but sweet as flowers?

[lemonette]

Every time I try to find a gift to buy for a man I struggle. What do these guys want? For us, it is stereotypically flowers but what about men?

[MrOracle]

Most guys prefer more practical things as a gift - something we can use. A sandwich, a plate of cookies, new socks, a T-shirt, a hat, etc. You may think of these as mundane, but we actually appreciate them! And they mean more to (most of) us than, say, flowers, which to us are pretty but impractical.

Most guys are NOT looking for anything expensive, so don't spend a lot of money on us, at least, not unless you've been in a relationship a good long time and he's spent real money on you. Most guys would be very uncomfortable receiving an expensive watch or a car or some of the other things mentioned here unless they were married, etc.

If he's a movie collector or a video gamer, then a Blu-Ray (or UHD Blu-Ray), or a video game might be nice. If he's a heavy tool user (even if just a hobby, like hot-rodding cars), then a tool is always welcome. If he collects something, you could get something for his collection.

But food is always welcome. A home-cooked dinner is hard to beat, especially for those guys who mostly eat frozen or fast-food. Or if you bake something - a cake, a pie, cookies, brownies, etc., most guys really appreciate those things.

[Jamie05rhs]

Lmao. Getting a new car from your wife is NOT a gift. Because she's going to foot YOU with the bill!

[MrOracle]

@Jamie05rhs There are women who could give a man a brand new V12 Ferrari, with the pink slip in his name, and not ever notice the financial cost. Of course, that's not typical, but there ARE occasions where that could happen. But unless that couple built together from the beginning, most men wouldn't want to receive that gift.

Similarly, most men with more typical incomes wouldn't want the girlfriend to buy them a new Honda Accord or Toyota Tacoma (or whatever more realistic car) either. It might be different if they'd been married for a while, and he always bought HER the new vehicle and drove the old one himself, or something like that, but mostly, guys aren't looking for expensive gifts in whatever form.

[Jamie05rhs]

@MrOracle I wouldn't want to receive that gift, period! I'll make my own damn purchases, thank you.

If I'm going to be enslaved to a loan, I at least want to have the agency to make that decision of my own volition.

[Jamie05rhs]

And exactly. 💯
Even if we were married. It's still a no.

[molonski2]

Id personally be very happy with flowers , but also functional that I can use like a particular T- shirt , even a small thing for the kitchen , anything that shows some thought , even if its completely wrong..

For me and I think others , its more about the process of individual thought , and certainly not about expense. Its a very good question actually :) Thank you.

[ZamerZ]

I've bought my former boyfriend a single rose and he was super excited over the gesture. If you know the guy better, maybe look for something tailored to his taste - I also went for his favorite candy (duh), one time I found a guitar pic with a print of his favorite band that wasn't expensive and another time I got him a new spoon lure for his fishing rod. So far, all successes.

[Sialenrr]

Men should be providers. If I have to give a gift I’d probably get some socks lol or if I was really insecure maybe a watch but the last thing I wanna do is buy men things. Gross. Men should pamper ME.

[Andres77]

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[_piotr]

How selfish and arrogant!

[ZamerZ]

What a double-standard. You indeed sound like a pampered brat.

[Billlewis]

Damn right they should.

[_piotr]

@Billlewis If you want you can do it. There is no reason to press others to do it.

[aquaman]

One thing that instantly comes to mind is food. Yeah, I know, it's not as long-lasting as a bouquet, but the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, right? Imagine bringing him his favorite snack or even a simple homemade sandwich. It's casual but definitely leaves an impression. It shows you know what he likes and you care enough to feed him well.

Another idea is something hobby-related, but not too over-the-top. Let's say he's into gaming—you could get him a small piece of merchandise related to his favorite game. It could be as simple as a keychain or a set of collectible cards. It doesn't have to be expensive; it just has to show that you pay attention to his interests.

For something even simpler, how about a handwritten note? A little note slipped into his backpack or left on his desk can mean the world. It's an old-school gesture that still holds a lot of emotional weight. You can never go wrong with genuine words straight from the heart.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I've been given flowers many times and was always appreciative. Especially if they're potted and I can grow them (though make sure they aren't poisonous to pets if applicable). I happen to like roses and wildflowers a lot, and nobody that knows me is going to accuse me of not being "guyish" enough.

Ammo works too if you know his caliber ;)

[AlbantheGreat]

I like humor, knowledge and art.

If it's a book, I love classics, like Homer's books, for example.

I'm more into humanities, so a book about history or psychology si good.

Humor... it depends of the comedian. I think some are funny, some not.

[rigmarole]

Men like the smell of dead animals like cooked bacon, beef jerky, or smoked brisket. That's not too much different from women liking dead rotting plants I suppose.

[Andres77]

Smoked cheese!

[rigmarole]

@Andres77 That's also good.

[bowenw]

Some guys like liquor. Others may like food like baking or cheese. Clothing like a t-shirt is always nice. Something related to his hobby would be appreciated.

[tzdc21]

Depends on the guy. You have to figure out what he likes, what he dislikes, what he needs and what he doesn't need. Some guys like watches. Others like games, others like a tool box. It really depends on the guy.

[Fireguy17]

A set of torque thrust D wheels for his classic car.
Homemade treats, his favorite cookies/treat works for me.
The old adage was the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

[AviatorTom]

A bag of KitKat chocolates or Oreo cookies makes me happy.

[Huntingnfishin]

Food mostly like stopping and getting Mcdonalds or something of that sort. Unless it's something I've never heard of before if I wanted it I would have already bought it tbh

[Kingship]

Respect. But it is more valuable than flowers.

[jamesgoldman]

I don't know I honestly don't think there is one

Only thing a girl offered me was a £5,000 watch but I turned her down

[Sialenrr]

She must have been desperate. I respect your decision.

[jamesgoldman]

Nah, she was wealthy and got board of window shopping, everything she wrote was Chanel other than her jewellery that was Cartier because and I quote 'Chanel only make costume crap_

[artgorgeous]

sunglasses, t-shirt, perfume, nice pen, something practical he can use but not expensive.

[KrakenAttackin]

Something practical and thoughtful. One time a girl gave me a pack of new socks for work and I was thrilled.

[genericname85]

me personally, i don't like gifts. just words and quality time do the trick for me.

[Iron_Man]

If they like cigars probably cigars or food snacks or Christmas poinsettia

[msc545]

I was once offered the new car of my choice. Naturally I turned it down.

[KrakenAttackin]

@msc545. Damn, you must have been laying the pipe hard!

[msc545]

@KrakenAttackin I think it was more that she had a lot of money and wanted to hang on to me. It was not something I did - I'm nobody special.

[KrakenAttackin]

Nobody special... with a 14" cock...

[msc545]

Wow! I just read this and I got to tell you it's not 14 in thank God because if it was it would be really awkward to just walk or sit. I think it's just average size to be honest.

[On_cloud_wine]

@msc545 why do you find it necessary to tell him anything about your dick size….

[msc545]

@On_cloud_wine Why not? He mentioned it to begin with, and we are just messing around... Kraken is a friend of mine.

[KrakenAttackin]

@on_cloud_wine. Why don't you give @msc545 a shout and let him service you, you seem pretty uptight.

[On_cloud_wine]

@KrakenAttackin I didn’t realize you two were buddies. And no thank you.. don’t be silly

[KrakenAttackin]

@On_cloud_wine Well, I'm his pimp... it's my job to turn his ass street side.

[KrakenAttackin]

Kidding of course 😋

[On_cloud_wine]

@KrakenAttackin I thought I was following you?

[On_cloud_wine]

And I suppose it’s nice to have a friend who’s street smart 🤓

[KrakenAttackin]

@On_cloud_wine Always!

[lorenzomichael]

Anything that's sports related or something for his car.

[Anonymous]

It's not what you give him. It how much you put of yourself into the gift.

[rosemilk]

i just give my guy pastries

[Billlewis]

Have lunch delivered to him at work.

[spartan55]

Something they can really put use.

[exitseven]

A six pack of good IPAs

[collie22]

I gave skater boy some chocolate

[gothbxtch]

get him flowers!

[Anonymous]

Beer, to be honest 🍺

[Jmmmfi4]

Blow jobs honestly

[Drumlin2001]

Someone had to say it!
This was my first thought, just amazed had to read 30 plus replies till someone told the truth

[Jamie05rhs]

Cookies, I think.

[Andres77]

What kind of cookies?

[Jamie05rhs]

Lol. Any kind.

[Andres77]

Just wanted to see how easy you are…😉

[Jamie05rhs]

@Andres77 Oh! LOL

[MikeInHawaii]

Baked goods!

[shortster]

Cookies

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Deodorant for me. 😀

[azgınteke]

small kiss