Definitely get her a gift...doesn't have to be anything too expensive, but a little token that shows you put some thought into it. Don't do the gift card - too impersonal and she'll know exactly what you spent. And I agree with others - dinner is something you're going to spring for when you're dating anyway. Personally I would love to get a little beaded jewelry box or a small crystal perfume bottle...a pretty little trinket but not too too personal. Although she might expect you to fill the jewelry box down the road :shock: Or if she likes to read or loves movies you could get her some books or DVDs in her genre of choice...shows that you pay attention to what she likes. Whatever you do...don't get an appliance...that never ends well. just saying :P
That's what I meant --- if you get her something related to what she likes to do...it shows you're paying attention. (Just not coffee. )
While you're staying away from appliances - stay away from jerseys, too. The ex gave me a Rangers hockey jersey for my birthday. I don't even like hockey. :lolno:
a little beaded jewelry box or a small crystal perfume bottle...:P
hmmm....that could work for me!
I'm kinda in the same boat as LAO right now...a month into dating someone...and of course, I only meet people right before their birthday, or right before christmas. This one's special; her bday is Jan.6 :roll:
She has a mass perfume collection...the crystal bottle and box could work (maybe a couple other little things)...now to figure out where to find such things...?
hope she doesn't have one already, but I'm stumped and this gets my stamp of 'good enough'
hmmm....that could work for me!
I'm kinda in the same boat as LAO right now...a month into dating someone...and of course, I only meet people right before their birthday, or right before christmas. This one's special; her bday is Jan.6 :roll:
She has a mass perfume collection...the crystal bottle and box could work (maybe a couple other little things)...now to figure out where to find such things...?
hope she doesn't have one already, but I'm stumped and this gets my stamp of 'good enough'
I can always be counted on for good enough The absolute worst would be dating someone right before Valentine's Day! Don't do it!!! There are traps at every turn birthdays and Christmas can be easily negotiated. There are some small perfume bottles here, but you can probably find them at any department store. http://search.anthropologie.com/control ... e%20bottle
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
i wonder if the scheduled the wedding today over birthday dinner
im thinking so, can't wait to find out.
lol.. not quite.
I did meet the family Sunday. Being a latino family, I got kissed by every aunt and am in a bunch of family photos now. :shock: ..Her parents really warmed to me. The dad kept pouring me wine and shaking my hand, so at least I'm not hated.
I ended up getting her a scarf and nice stainless steel travel coffee mug and card.
hmmm....that could work for me!
I'm kinda in the same boat as LAO right now...a month into dating someone...and of course, I only meet people right before their birthday, or right before christmas. This one's special; her bday is Jan.6 :roll:
She has a mass perfume collection...the crystal bottle and box could work (maybe a couple other little things)...now to figure out where to find such things...?
hope she doesn't have one already, but I'm stumped and this gets my stamp of 'good enough'
I can always be counted on for good enough The absolute worst would be dating someone right before Valentine's Day! Don't do it!!! There are traps at every turn birthdays and Christmas can be easily negotiated. There are some small perfume bottles here, but you can probably find them at any department store. http://search.anthropologie.com/control ... e%20bottle
Last year I started dating a girl one month before Valentines Day. Boy that was a disaster!.. There's a thread somewhere on here about that too, embarassling enough.
If I make it to Vday this time, it won't be so complicated.
Nice work! A scarf...dont beleive that's been suggested in the whole thread :thumbup:
Glad to hear it went well!
I'll be honest, this has been the most entertaining thread for me the last couple days
I can always be counted on for good enough The absolute worst would be dating someone right before Valentine's Day! Don't do it!!! There are traps at every turn birthdays and Christmas can be easily negotiated. There are some small perfume bottles here, but you can probably find them at any department store. http://search.anthropologie.com/control ... e%20bottle
Last year I started dating a girl one month before Valentines Day. Boy that was a disaster!.. There's a thread somewhere on here about that too, embarassling enough.
If I make it to Vday this time, it won't be so complicated.
I can't imagine that pressure :shock: Like when Ryan from the office accidentally asked Kelly out on Valentine's Day There's just no way to survive that.
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
Last year I started dating a girl one month before Valentines Day. Boy that was a disaster!.. There's a thread somewhere on here about that too, embarassling enough.
If I make it to Vday this time, it won't be so complicated.
your dating threads always end up like this
i don't think this is the official thread, but the fun starts in it.
"Yep.. she is drunk texting me now.. you have no idea. Have your phobias, she is worth it.. even if I just get a handshake out of the deal.. she is THAT HOT."
Hahahahahaaa!!!! I don't even remember typing that. Hilarious!
Well, tonight's the night I give her her gift.. If she didn't get me anything, I hope I don't make her feel bad.
This could be awkward.. Wish me luck.
you know what... last weekend i received an unexpected gift from someone. i had no intentions of buying this person a gift and i feel no obligation to reciprocate now. but then again guilt is not an emotion i entertain.
hear my name
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
if you get married, will you have a pearl jam themed reception?
oh god.. Not thinking that far ahead, but probably not. Maybe a song or two, but I'm not a fan of weddings. I'd rather just sign the paperwork. I'd leave all the decision making to the significant other on the matter.
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My nephew loves it! He has it now.
he's not been back. they might be on teh honeymoon today.
what happened? where is he? maybe his future mother in law ate him.
8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
10/10 - Brad in B'more
I'm kinda in the same boat as LAO right now...a month into dating someone...and of course, I only meet people right before their birthday, or right before christmas. This one's special; her bday is Jan.6 :roll:
She has a mass perfume collection...the crystal bottle and box could work (maybe a couple other little things)...now to figure out where to find such things...?
hope she doesn't have one already, but I'm stumped and this gets my stamp of 'good enough'
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
I did meet the family Sunday. Being a latino family, I got kissed by every aunt and am in a bunch of family photos now. :shock: ..Her parents really warmed to me. The dad kept pouring me wine and shaking my hand, so at least I'm not hated.
I ended up getting her a scarf and nice stainless steel travel coffee mug and card.
If I make it to Vday this time, it won't be so complicated.
Glad to hear it went well!
I'll be honest, this has been the most entertaining thread for me the last couple days
I can't imagine that pressure :shock: Like when Ryan from the office accidentally asked Kelly out on Valentine's Day
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
your dating threads always end up like this
i don't think this is the official thread, but the fun starts in it.
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=122670&p=2775460&hilit=+valentine#p2775460
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=120980
This place is my diary.
"Yep.. she is drunk texting me now.. you have no idea. Have your phobias, she is worth it.. even if I just get a handshake out of the deal.. she is THAT HOT."
Hahahahahaaa!!!! I don't even remember typing that. Hilarious!
At least I got more than a hand shake.
Priceless!
This could be awkward.. Wish me luck.
you know what... last weekend i received an unexpected gift from someone. i had no intentions of buying this person a gift and i feel no obligation to reciprocate now. but then again guilt is not an emotion i entertain.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
And she did get me something.. A vintage Star Wars t-shirt.. I'm in love.
Merry Christmas my friend....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Merry Christmas, Speedy!
8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
10/10 - Brad in B'more
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
:shock:
that must have been a great present!
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
10/10 - Brad in B'more
8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
10/10 - Brad in B'more
Didn't see this reply before, I think I'm good on dating advice. Married with a daughter.
And we played Hard Sun as our first song together after we were pronounced husband and wife walking back up the aisle.