I am completly stuck as to what to buy my boyfriend for our 18 month anniversary. I know it doesn’e seem like that long, but we want to celebrate it, and I don’t want to get him something that I could get for any other holiday (media, clothing, etc.). I don’t want to get him something cheezy, but I want it to be romantic, and those two are hard to seperate.
So, I humbly ask for advice: guys, what have your SO’s given you that you loved? Ladies, any gifts that you patted yourself on the back for?
It’s an 18-month anniversary, we’re not talking an occasion that necessitates big presents. So the key word is “personal”, I guess. You could make something, perhaps. A book of vouchers for services, ranging from breakfast in bed to slightly dodgier things? A nice photo of the two of you in a frame?
Does he have any particular interests? In that case, the aim is to show just how well you know him. If he’s a big reader, maybe a beautiful old edition of a favourite book? Some gizmo for his car or his computers that he’s been lusting after. That kind of thing.
A weekend in a nice hotel, where you don’t leave the room and live on room service during the infrequent breaks from sex.
As he walks in the door, you have a hot bubble bath waiting, while he soaks you bring him a glass of champagne and finish making his favourite dinner (or order in dinner and join him in the bath). Drink wine, eat food, give him a nice massage, have sex.
A picnic at a local beauty spot with all his favourite foods, and a couple of small gifts hidden in the picnic basket.
Allow him one day where he’s in charge of the remote control and what movies you’re renting- can be combined with option 1 or 2.
Buy new lingerie and turn up at his door with a bottle of champagne wearing a long coat, high heels, your new purchases and nothing else.
I don’t know…I feel what ever it is it should involve food, sex and some form of entertainment…in my experience that’s the ideal gift for any man…especially if the sex IS the entertainment.
Sorry, this was all assuming you’re in a sexual relationship with your boyfriend and drink alcohol. Sorry :smack:
Those were all real things I’ve done for my husband, or that he’s done for me. We’re sort of weird cheesy people though, so feel free to just buy him a new set of wireless headphones and a game for his PSP.
If he likes tools, get him a Leatherman Micra and have it engraved with a special message.
Get him a bracelet or necklace if you think he might like that. The bead store here in town has setups so you can make your own.
Does he like any sort of gourmet foods? Chocolate? Coffee? Cheese? Wine? Get some really cool foods that he likes (not necessarily expensive) and make a basket for him.
Do you have any of those glaze-your-own pottery stores? Decorate a bowl or something with 18 of a certain pattern. Like 18 dots. Maybe put a heart or two on it. Don’t go overboard with the hearts, though, or he might not keep it out.
Hopefully that will help. I agree that an anniversary present shouldn’t be a regular birthday or Christmas present. Try to make it something personal and inimate that shows how much you care and know what he likes.
What does he like? I like books (novels, graphic novels, non-fiction), graphic novels, television, movies, fountain pens, pencils, notebooks, pocket watches, artisanal cheese, sushi and sashimi, good food in general, pornography, music, electronic gadgets, and a bunch of other things. I could offer specific recommendations, but I don’t know what your beau likes or how much you want to spend.
Mr. Frail and I celebrated month anniversaries for a long time, and year and year-and-a-half ones were pretty special. It’s nice to know we’re not the only ones who care about stuff like that. Gives you an excuse to do something nice together.
I suggest exactly that–we don’t do gifts per se for anniversaries (although 1 year married might be different, that’s several months away), we do something memorable together. Examples of a few favorites:
I made a fabulous, over-the-top picnic lunch once and told him to pick the location.
We got all dressed up and went out for cheap fried chicken (we were broke, but made us feel romantic).
He took me to a really awesome play at the youth theater where he spent his teenage years.
We’ve gone out to a restaurant where you can sit around for a long time (like a diner) and talked half the night about our memories together and where we’ve come from and where we’re going.
We set off in a car and just drove away from the city until we found something that looked cool. A restaurant, shopping center, little town, etc. Explore!
Milestones are great times to do something different from the every-day. And, of course, there can be “alone time” (sex/cuddling/making out/whatever you do) along with whatever you do. Have fun, both of you!!
Thanks so much for the suggestions! He’s not really the ‘power tool type’, more the all-around geek type. He’s a software engineer who’s into gaming, comics, sci-fi, etc. for those who asked. Its so hard to buy anything for him because if he sees anything he likes, he buys it himself.
And its okay, irishgirl, there is sex and we do drink alcohol. Though I am of the shy type who gets nervous when the word lingerie is mentioned…
