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Paperboy  Posts: 42 Joined: 7 Sep 2008     | |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1113 Joined: 19 May 2008    | Get him an old (and cheap) XboX game that will work on the 360. Knights of the Old Republic or Morrowind are good choices if he likes RPG's. I don't know if they will run on the 360, though... |
Beat Writer  Posts: 132 Joined: 2 Apr 2008    | Well there are a number of things you could do... For example, find a flaw about yourself that he doesn't like and try changing it -Edit- OR you could give give him sex... A lot? |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 417 Joined: 28 May 2008    | If I were you I wouldn't spend too much time agonising about a present, just get something simple that you know he'll enjoy. Perhaps more importantly you might want to take him somewhere that he will really enjoy (club/meal/whatever he's into) and pay for all of it. That way not only are you getting him something special for his birthday, he's enjoying it with somebody he loves. That, at least to me dunno about your fella, is more important than material goods. |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 621 Joined: 21 Aug 2008   | I bought my boyfriend a Wii for his birthday. The words 'Best girlfriend ever' were mentioned several times. But it's expensive. Really though, if he loves you he wont really care as long as it's from you. Dont stress too much :) |
Senior Editor  Posts: 2270 Joined: 9 Jan 2007     | Can't go wrong with Microsoft points. As others have pointed out, however, you don't have to spend a lot, or even anything at all, in order to do something meaningful, thoughtful, and appreciated. I made my boyfriend a birthday cake one year (rectangular sheet cake), then iced it up to look like a level from Space Invaders, but the invaders were the logos for the PS2, the Dreamcast, the Xbox, and GameCube, and the cannon was the Atari logo. His birthdate was the score at the top. It wasn't perfect, but it got the point across, and he absolutely loved it. |
Pulitzer Laureate  Posts: 888 Joined: 29 Mar 2008     | play video games whit him, rent/buy one movie he loves and you hate and wacht it whit him write him a song, cook for him even the smallest thing, but keep them going all the day so he has a good Bd |
On the Record  Posts: 6755 Joined: 22 Aug 2008     |
Psh. Everyone knows girls don't exist on the internet! ;D In all seriousness though, it doesn't *have* to be a game or something directly related to his likes. I'm heavily into anime and games, my girlfriend got me a Monty Python DVD which we watched together. I loved it. Anything special that you've got just between the two of you (again, to relate it to my relationship it was apple juice :P) then you could get something relevant to that alongside it. A little jokey gift alongside something else if you don't think that the oldschool game would be enough. I heard my friend's girlfriend offered him one night to explore his weirder fetishes as a birthday present, though I dunno if you'd be comfortable with that. |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 480 Joined: 11 Aug 2008     |
Who says the OP is a girl?? really depends on how close your relationship is, I would be happy with what ever my missus got me but then we've been together 8 years. there is always smashkings option of sex, but only if your already doing it, or ready too and resposible and all that funky jazz. |
Paperboy Posts: 42 Joined: 7 Sep 2008 | He has a Wii, we're going to IHOP anyways we always do on Friday with friends, cake sounds like it turned out AWESOME! But I have no experience in doing that sort of thing (baking and otherwise) and I'm sure I'd burn it if I can burn Ramien noodles, he thinks I do no wrong and that I walk on water... and I already give him more sex than I think he can handle. And Amnestic, good idea. I may make him a homemade coupon book with stuff like "Good for a back rub no whining" etc... Altho, I'm not sure he'll actually use it/like it. Everyone's been so nice though, keep the ideas coming if you can think of some! |
Press Junketeer Posts: 480 Joined: 11 Aug 2008 |
We tried that once, boy did I feel awkward in the morning. Maybe get him a toy of some kind. remote control helicopter type thing or a sexy outfit and a bottle of lube |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 2166 Joined: 23 Dec 2007    | I have prepared a short list for you to consider at your leisure: Strippergram Beer Fridge that can fit in his room A signed photo of Cliffy B Greatest Football Injuries 3 STRIPPERGRAM A Sonnet Wheel of Jarelsburg Don Quixote STRIPPERGRAM Hey Joe has spoken |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 119 Joined: 12 Aug 2008 | A hug... |
Press Junketeer Posts: 480 Joined: 11 Aug 2008 | a bottle of Jagermiester, cant go wrong with Jagermiester. |
On the Record  Posts: 6088 Joined: 25 Jan 2008   | Happy B-Day BJ? Seriously though, I always find you can't go wrong with gift-cards to a place you know he shops. |
Press Junketeer Posts: 480 Joined: 11 Aug 2008 | or money, money is always a winner. |
BANNED  Posts: 5167 Joined: 26 Feb 2008  |
Yes, Dress up in something sexy and sprinkle roses on the bed, with satin sheets. My friend, Trish, did that for her Boyfriend (My other friend), Zach for HIS birthday. I was jealous. No one has EVER done anything like that for me... I asked my fiancee for something for my car for this coming birthday, but no one will EVER turn down sex... User was banned for: Ipod Saves Girl's Life. (Permanent) |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 3915 Joined: 7 Nov 2007  | You know, there is the old time classic, ask him... At least ask for a hint(If he says sex, then you have yourself a cheap present). I do have to go with hey joe on this, a striper gram would be(almost) any heterosexuals fantasy. |
On the Record Posts: 6755 Joined: 22 Aug 2008 |
Her profile. I checked before I posted ^^ Threesome with one of your girlfriends who's open to experimentation? I hear a lot of guys fantasise about that, though word on the street is that it fails in practise with two girls and a guy. Darth Mobius raises a good point. Rather than getting him a physical gift like a game or something, giving him a "Perfect Evening" of sorts could work. The memories will last longer than a game, I assure you. |
Paperboy Posts: 42 Joined: 7 Sep 2008 |
Oh, I see wut you did thar. xD BJ, he gets on the regular anyways, I have asked him he said "You don't have to get me anything or if you do I'll like anything you get me". Plus, Jager is what we love to drink together.. I might scratch up enough for our own bottle seeing as we usually chip in and drink off our friends $50 bottle. Thanks! |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 91 Joined: 25 Feb 2008    | Sex is always an option. If you don't like that a giftcard to one of his hangouts would go well. |
Brand Manager  Posts: 2430 Joined: 8 Oct 2007   | I honestly would like something made for me and it doesn't have to be expensive at all. I had once made a girl a card that just said happy birthday out of Skittles (she loved them) and we shared the rest of the bag and watched a movie. She thought it was awesome and cost me about 2 bucks. If you can cook, make his favorite food and grab an old movie you know he'll like. It's the thought that counts and if he's pissed you didn't buy him anything, you may want to think about moving along. The best things in life are free. |
BANNED  Posts: 938 Joined: 14 May 2008 |
So if you can't cook then do something kinky with sex. User was banned for: A boss encounter one may never forget.... (Permanent) |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1011 Joined: 1 Dec 2007   | That formula from Girl Genius that makes you a Jägermonster
Ya, but they get you on the refills |
Infamous Scribbler  Posts: 659 Joined: 10 Aug 2008   |
Burn his most prized possession and give him the remains. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1710 Joined: 2 Jan 2008     | Give him a blowjob. I'm serious. It's free, and he'll love it. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1146 Joined: 27 Aug 2008  | I once asked some male friends of mine what they'd want as a gift from their girlfriend, and the typical answer I got was "herself, wrapped up in a big red bow". Guys don't look at gifts the same way that women do, in my experience. If you want him to appreciate something you've done for him, do some obnoxious chore he was expecting to do but putting off and then treat him to a nice dinner--preferably one you cook yourself. He'll appreciate it even more if you don't broadcast any expectations, either. I think one of the reasons why guys don't like gifts much is that they know they're expected to respond in some way and frequently they just can't muster the "correct" response. So the best gift to a guy always comes without strings attached. Get your gifts *ready* and give them to him at an opportune time instead of pressing them on him when he's preoccupied. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 3941 Joined: 16 May 2008   |
do not do that. I'm sure if he'd like those games he's already played them. Buying a game for someone is a tricky prospect, mainly because people usually have a firm idea of what they want, and I've got a LOT of stinker games from my girlfriends and they've almost always sucked. If you're intent on getting him a game, try and see what he's looking forward to, see if there are any games that he wants that are out right now, and get one of those. |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 73 Joined: 27 Aug 2008  | Firebox stuff is always cool, and they have a gift finder. But definitely get a bag of the sweets too if you can afford it; something to eat & something to keep if a good combination. |
BANNED  Posts: 6317 Joined: 29 Nov 2007  | Make him think you're pregnant by buying him Clive Barker's Jericho. User was banned for: The hypocrisy is KILLING me.. (Permanent) |
Press Junketeer  Posts: 391 Joined: 20 Aug 2008  | Christ, sex is a popular option. I don't see it being a very good option. Sex should be something you both enjoy. Giving it to him as a gift sends the message you don't enjoy it yourself. Might I recommend a T-shirt from "Think Geek" "Threadless" or Penny-Arcade? It might show up late, but those nerd shirts a terrific and about half the price of a game |
On the Record Posts: 6755 Joined: 22 Aug 2008 |
If we're going for nerd t-shirts, I'd also throw in a recommendation for xkcd |
Copy Clerk  Posts: 85 Joined: 27 Aug 2008     | Give him a nice XXX-rated RPG! As you are broke, you go shopping for some nice hand-cuffs and a nice game you like to play, too. Tell him, it's present-time and he has sit on the bed with the eyes closed, cause you got something special. But the point is: You must come back the other day for And always remember: Simply buying your way out of it is always cheap. No matter how much you spent. |
Press Junketeer Posts: 391 Joined: 20 Aug 2008 | I'm mildly disturbed by SamLowry's all too vivid description of bedroom games, but I think that might be because I'm huge stick in the mud, and at least it's got more charm than "Lots of Sex". Also, fake orgasms, really? I'm a man, and a reasonably young one at the tender age of 19, but I believe it's common knowledge just how long it takes a woman to orgasm. Making him watch for even a believable amount of time for your little performance would be torturous. And just so we're all clear, torture is not a good gift. Anyway, the real reason for this post is to heartily agree that XKCD, particularly the "Stand Back, I'm going to try Science" shirt, rocks to the utmost. Other nerd Paraphernalia can be found on Zestuff.com. Now that I'm done plugging all these sites that don't even have the good sense to pay me, I'll Address Sam's other point. Physical gifts are fine for young men, although the cost is irrelevant in comparison to the thought put into it. A store-bought gift is not necessarily less valuable than a home made one. |
Gone Gonzo  Posts: 1168 Joined: 2 Sep 2008   | A voucher or CDs, |
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Maybe this isn't the right section of forums to post this? But I'm new, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Anyways, my boyfriends' birthday is coming up this Friday we've been together since about May and I am completely lost on what to get him. He likes almost every game out for the 360 as well as older games, he also likes those Fat-Free gummy candies that are shaped like a dinosauric fish...totally blanking on the name. But I'm too broke to buy him a game, and I don't want to buy him the only thing I know he likes for his b-day as he'll probably already get a bunch from friends....
Guys! Please help me if you have any advice, it's MUCHO appreciated! =[