What Gift Should I Get My Boyfriend?
Whether his birthday is coming up soon or you’re looking for something special to get him to celebrate your anniversary, finding the perfect gift for your boyfriend shouldn’t be cause for stress—and if you take our quiz, it won’t be!
Just answer a few quick questions about your boyfriend’s personality and your relationship, and we’ll tell you what present to give him to show him just how much you care. Ready? Hit “Start Quiz” to begin!
Questions Overview
- Smart
- Chill
- Hardworking
- Flirty
- Classical or jazz
- Rap or hip-hop
- Pop or country
- Rock or indie
- Read.
- Play video games.
- Hang out with friends.
- Hike.
- Nothing.
- Flowers, chocolate, and a card.
- Something I’ve been hinting I want or that he sees I need.
- Something unique that I can never anticipate but always love.
- Dinner and a movie.
- A walk in the park followed by a picnic.
- Staying in together.
- Going dancing.
- Yes, he has a specific sense of style and puts effort into his appearance.
- Mostly. He always looks good, but it’s not a big priority for him.
- Eh. He’s tidy and well-groomed, but he doesn’t really care about style.
- No, I wouldn’t say that he’s stylish.
- Less than a year
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5+ years
- Totally true. He spoils himself constantly.
- Somewhat true. He’ll buy himself something if he can afford it.
- Somewhat false. He’ll buy things he needs, but is frugal when it comes to his wants.
- Totally false. He hardly ever spends money on himself, even if he really needs something.
- 10 minutes
- 20–30 minutes
- 30-60 minutes
- An hour or longer
- At work
- In his room
- Outside
- On his phone
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How to Pick the Perfect Gift
It’s easy to get overwhelmed at the idea of finding the elusive “perfect gift” for that special someone, but it’s less anxiety-inducing when you remember these key pieces of advice:
1. It really is the thought that counts. It’s a cliche for a reason. There’s more to your relationship with another person than the Christmas or anniversary present you give them. So put some thought and energy into it, but remember: what you get for them doesn’t define you, them, or the bond you share.
2. Focus on experiences over material goods. Material gifts can be super thoughtful and appreciated, especially if you know for sure the recipient is going to love what you get them. But experiential gifts—a trip to the zoo, a night on the town, a vacation—are often more memorable and more meaningful, especially if you’re there with them. So next time you’re unsure what to give the person who has everything, ask yourself: What’s something we could enjoy together?
3. Don’t be afraid to ask them what they want! It’s easy to feel like we have to surprise our loved ones with the perfect gift, but some recipients aren’t very communicative about what they might want or need—and some gift-givers aren’t great at picking up on subtle hints! When in doubt, broach the subject with your loved one. They may appreciate you asking, because it signifies you’re thinking about them and making an effort to get them something they’ll love.
4. Try not to stress about the cost. There’s no point in going into debt just to give a loved one an expensive present (and they probably wouldn’t want you to!). Instead, focus on the sentiment behind the gift. What could you give them that’s meaningful to them or representative of your relationship? Odds are, you can find something that won’t break the bank—and they’ll likely appreciate it even more than something that does.
Want to learn more?
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