CostumeSmile Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 A while ago I saw a post here from guy wanting advice on what to get his girl. I saw he got lot's of great ideas so now I'd like to ask the guys.... What would be a good gift to get for a good male friend? I have no clue where to even begin. Link to post Share on other sites
tphillip Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Pick an amount of money that you want to spend, then do what everyone tells guys to do when they want to buy something for their girlfriend: watch and listen. The best gifts aren't expensive, they're the ones that are well thought out. For example: A (now ex) girlfriend of mine is big into collecting Hello Kitty items, and is a big fan of asian food. So when I was out of town I stopped in a shop and bought Hello Kitty chopsticks. Very inexpensive, but also a gift she fell in love with because of the thought that went behind it. Watch what your friend does, listen to what he says, and see what he has. It'll give you clues to what he would find special. I know that if I had a girlfriend and she bought me either a Lego toy or glass figurine it would mean a lot more to me than something 10x as expensive. I know, I don't recommend any particular thing. But that's the hard part: good and special gifts are tailored to the individual and can't easily be picked by third parties. Link to post Share on other sites
flyswatter04 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 i'm a guy. trust me we are very simple to shop for. Any guy would be happy with tools. If by some chance her has too much or he dont like tools then a nice t-shirt will do fine......something even better is PORN hahaha...but really buy him something that looks cool. he'll love it ... Link to post Share on other sites
Arabess Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Fly is right! Around birthdays and Christmas...all the guys on base are always hoping for TOOLS. I think what all men have accrued in their tool box....is similar to how most women feel over the jewelry they accrue in their jewelry box. You can never get enough....and a duplicate doesn't matter. Link to post Share on other sites
Author CostumeSmile Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 I wish it where that easy but this guy doesn't have much use for tools, he's young and doesn't own his own home yet so....I was thinking more along the lines of something special that would remind him of me. Thanks for all the replies so far:) Link to post Share on other sites
flyswatter04 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 well then that makes it a little more complecated. best thing I could tell you is a kneckless, watch, braclet you know something that he will keep for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites
UCFKevin Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Go for something simple. A sweater or jeans you know he'll like, or a movie he's been wanting. Link to post Share on other sites
Author CostumeSmile Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 Hows this: I know he has a shoe box full of pic's from his past which he holds close to him so I was thinking I could get him one of those cute antique looking boxes that you store stuff in....maybe have it engraved and include a pic of me too.... Guys what do you think? Link to post Share on other sites
cindy0039 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Or you could get him a really nice photo album and offer to put his pictures in it for him. Put yours on the front page. Link to post Share on other sites
UCFKevin Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 That's a great idea, Costume, go for that one. Is this merely just a friend or more? Sounds like more, unless you're just a really good friend. Link to post Share on other sites
Author CostumeSmile Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 Just good freinds, he would like more but I've made my self clear. He is a great freind to me, he's help me cope w/ a lot. I appreciate him. Thanks for the suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites
jenny Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 if he is just a friend, and would like more - a gift so personal and sentimental may not be the thing. i think women sometimes lead men on without knowing it; i certainly have. if i were the guy in question i would think your present slightly negated your 'just friends' position. at the least it might give the guy false hope. anyway, just a thought. here are some other ideas: *tickets to sports event, movie, or play <depending on what he likes> *CD collection - all his favourite songs burnt together *porn *gift certificate for his favourite pub or diner *gift certificate for a cool sports thing - like parasailing, parachuting, or even just a flying lesson *this is going to sound strange - but if he is the vain type - gift certificate for a haircut and a shave - every guy i know loves having a women at a salong shave them and shampoo them - it's close without being personal. Link to post Share on other sites
moimeme Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Hm? A photo album is personal but porn not? Hmmmm. Guess I better revise my gift list Link to post Share on other sites
cindy0039 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I have to definitely vote against the porn idea. Link to post Share on other sites
jpm0002 Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 How about either writing or sharing a published poem that reaffirms and possibly redefines your relationship? Or just write a note expressing how and why your relationship is special. Remember, this can be done without redefining your relationship in non-platonic terms. I think that giving something of sentimental value will endure and be remembered with fondness. Link to post Share on other sites
mfrmboy Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Go for a subscription to playboy, it'll remind him of you with every centerfold! really though- The picture box sounds like a good friendship gift he could use! Good luck Link to post Share on other sites
Goatsbreath Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 OH my- One of my X girlfriends from years ago recently gave me a photo album. We have kept in touch and remained good friends, someone to always talk about stuff with. However, secretly- I still have feelings for her but I just keep them down because I didn't want to be one of those people always throwing my feelings out there if she just wanted friends. Well- this photo album had all these pictures in it of me and her when we were together. Hugging, holding hands, ect. So, It made me feel like what the hell is this. I mean, I loved it but I think it sort of sent some mixed messages and made me think that maybe there could be something more between us. Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren83 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I'm having the same problems trying to figure out what to get my guy friend (I like him as more than that, but we agreed to stay "just friends" because of the distance). I think I've finally figured something out though. I plan on making him a tin of Christmas cookies and fudge, and then decorating the lid by making a collage. He plays the guitar, so I'm going to use pictures of guitars, guitar tabs and a pic of each of his favorite musicians (John Mayer and Billy Corgan). I'm also going to make sure the tin is big enough to hold paper so he can store his guitar tabs in it after he's eaten all of the goodies! I haven't figured out what else to get him. I was thinking either a guitar ornament, slide for his guitar or a blank tab book with scales/chord charts in the back. So, maybe you could do something similar for your friend? I think it's really cool to give and to receive handmade gifts, because they're more personal and unique. But, good luck with whatever you decide! Link to post Share on other sites
cindy0039 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Lauren83 - That sounds like an awesome gift! I'm sure he will love it. Link to post Share on other sites
amerikajin Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 It doesn't have to expensive, Costume; it just has to be good in terms of the quality of thought that went into it. The best gifts are the ones that send a message about the friendship you have, and the nature of that friendship. If you're both good friends, maybe you've shared some deep thoughts together through some of your conversations in the past. Maybe there's a song that can express a certain theme, or maybe it's something else. I know one time I bought a gift for a friend of mine in China Town, San Francisco. It was a cheap little wooden Buddha that I gave to her for good luck. Cost maybe two or three bucks, if that. Link to post Share on other sites
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