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With Valentine's Day on the horizon it is time to start planning the perfect gifts for your BF and the date that will end with a V-Day smooch, but what about the gifts that you will be receiving? Having the perfect reaction is key to keeping the nights romance alive and keeping your guy from feeling defeated. Here are some tips for the perfect reaction to just about any gift!


Just a card

It’s the thought that counts! You know that he took the time to go to the store and pick out the perfect card just for you. Be appreciative and promise you will hang it on your mirror as soon as your get home. And if he hand made it… that may just be the cutest thing in the world, that boy deserves bonus points for effort!


A Keepsake necklace

It may be a bit cheesy and something that you would never even dare to wear in public, but don’t let him know that! Be more than appreciative and let him know that it is so special that you are only going to wear it on special occasions. Make sure to wear it for date nights and his family parties to show that you truly are a devoted GF and love his thoughtfulness.


Something way too elaborate

He spent just little more than you did on gifts this year? There is no need to be embarrassed about your homemade brownies or on sale boxers. Show that you greatly appreciate the gift and that you can’t wait for him to open his. Don’t apologize for your gift being a little cheaper because he won't really know that unless you say it. Hey, if its meant to be, you can splurge on him next year!


Nothing

Not all guys are the lovey dovey type, and that is okay! If it has only been a few months since you two have started dating and he probably didn’t think a present was needed. If you got him something small give it to him with a smile and tell him is a “just because gift.” If he tries to apologize for not getting you anything, tell him that is all right and that his presence is all that you wanted anyway.

BY ANA D’AMBROGI ON 2/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN valentine's day, V-Day gifts, guys, dating advice, GL's best guy advice, boyfriend Q & A

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Cool article, too bad I don't have a bf Frown

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by kayla9 on 2/12/2012 2:19:38 PM

 
 

so sweet! love this article! really good advice even though i have no one to receive a gift from!!! Lol, single and kinda loving it!

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by parischick2 on 2/12/2012 12:57:13 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD
So i have a boyfriend Laughing My long time crush/bgf asked my to be his girlfriend at our semi formal on friday (We're 15). Obviously i said yes <3 umm but now we want to hang out more often, but we need some more date ideas, especially the ones outside of our houses, any ideas?? also valentines day is on tuesday and idk what to do. we will only have been officially together for four days...so should i get him something? what if he doesnt get me anything and i do? what if i get himsomething and he doesnt?? im so new and excited about this u could say im flustered, alot Smile
Thanks so much for the help




Hey girlie,

Aw, congrats! That is SO exciting when a crush becomes your BF Smile It can be weird too though, especially around VDay! It's hard to figure out how to celebrate it and how to act around each other. Try to be casual about it - give him a small box of chocolates and ask him to hang out after school. You shouldn't get him a huge gift or plan a romantic date since you just started dating. Just enjoy each other's company and let him know you're happy to be his GF. That's what matters! As for date ideas, you could do all sorts of things: bowling, movies, rock climbing, ice skating, browsing a book/music store, a concert, french fries at a diner, a museum, video games, hanging out with friends for a sporting event, a picnic, etc. Think about the things you both love and then share them with each other!
Lauren C.

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by pati5dance on 2/12/2012 11:49:25 AM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD: I text my crush, but not often and he doesn't text a lot and he tells me to text him but he doesn't text back sometimes and he isn't one of those guys that just says yeah and cool and idk and stuff like that and when I text him I never know what to say.... Also in the hall I was talking to my friend and my crush was there and he said you don't hate me do you and I said no why and he said never mind and I was so totally confused and I was wondering if you knew what that meant of something like that idk..... Thanks!!




Hey girlie,

He might just not be a texter! Some guys aren't great at writing a whole lot and holding a convo through texts. But since he actually told you to text him, that means he's interested in you (as a friend or a crush) and wouldn't mind talking to you more often. He didn't have to ask you to text him, you know? Try asking him more open-ended questions about himself so he can't just respond with "yes" or "no" ... see how that goes! I'm not sure what that convo about hating him could be about since I don't know your history better, but maybe he heard a rumor...or maybe he just wanted to have an excuse to talk to you and didn't know what else to say. Who knows! Just keep on texting/talking to him in different ways and flirting whenever you can. Get to know him better and see where this goes over time! <3
Lauren C.

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by softballismyBFF on 2/12/2012 10:39:28 AM

 
 

I don't have a boyfriend but I'm kinda hoping that will change on Valentine's Day, I gotta lil something something for my crush Smile

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by clem10 on 2/12/2012 9:39:10 AM

 
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