Christmas Gift Tips And Ideas

With Christmas about two weeks away, it’s time for most people to start shopping for their Christmas gifts. You might have your gifts already picked out for your family, but have you thought about what you are going to get for your significant other? Gift giving actually depends on where you two currently stand in your relationship. Even if you two have just started dating, it’s still nice to get them a little something but don’t go overboard with it. The first 5 or 6 months of any relationship you are usually setting a precedent for things to come. If you go all out on your gift shopping your partner will learn to expect it and it won’t be as special anymore when you do it. This is why your gift cost should always reflect your relationship length.

This is important to keep in mind because not only do you not want to overspend on someone you just met, you also don’t want to send the wrong message. If you spend $100+ on someone you recently started dating, they will either freak out because things would seem like they are moving too fast, or possibly take advantage of that and ask for more expensive things whether they truly liked you or not. I find this situation has always worked best: 

Just started dating up to a few weeks: Under $35-40

Dating for a few months or getting intimate: Under $100

6 months on up: $100+

ALWAYS GIFT WRAP YOUR GIFTS. I can’t stress this enough. No one likes getting a gift just handed to them, especially on Christmas. Remember how you felt unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning? That feeling doesn’t go away. So if possible always gift wrap your Christmas presents. Down below you will find a list of top Christmas gift ideas ranging anywhere from dating for a couple of weeks to over six months. Clothing is always a good option but it's hard to know their size or style so unless you are sure it's best to avoid.

Gift Cards 

Their Favorite Book

DVD Movie or Box Set

Quality Wrist Watch

Sporting Goods/Outdoors Equipment

Favorite Sports Team Gear

Jewelry