you are here: by Katarina Kovacevic
If you’ve been with your man for a couple of years now and are struggling for birthday gift ideas, you’ll want to listen up. We’ve come up with a few suggestions that go beyond the typical CD or power tool. He’ll he so pleasantly surprised that he may even give you something in return!
Tell him to go home
When’s the last time he hopped a flight and went home to visit his family and friends? If you really want to get to his heart buy him a plane ticket home. Better yet, get him a gift card or ticket voucher for an airline so he can make the trip work around his own schedule. Put it into a birthday card and tuck it into his underwear drawer for an extra little surprise.
Step outside of your comfort zone
Sometimes we have to do things we’re less than thrilled about for the people we love. Has he been bugging you to attend WrestleMania with him? Does he constantly drop hints about how “awesome” it would be to go rock climbing? To make his special day extra special, tear down one of your personal barriers and take on an activity he’s always wanted to try. It shows him that you really care about his interests.
An honest cliche
The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach — it’s no lie. If he’s working on his birthday, try whipping up his favorite lunchtime snack (for two) and bring a pseudo picnic to his office. It’ll be a nice break in his busy work day and some extra one-on-one time for the two of you.
Nurture his nerdy side
If he’s been obsessed with Star Wars since he would talk, buy him the collector’s edition box set. Or if he’s into bird watching, take him on an expert-led hike. No matter what his quirky hobby is, do something to show that you appreciate every side of him. It’ll remind him that you really do know him better than most people — assuming he doesn’t share his obsession with Harry Potter with the world.
Get naughty
Doing something sweet and sentimental is very romantic but there’s nothing like getting kinky to celebrate a special day. Turn your bedroom into a personal spa, complete with a hot bubble bath and scented oil. After a dip in the tub, take turns giving each other a long, intimate massage and see where the evening leads…
Take on his chores
Give your sweetie the day off by taking on his to-do list. Get his car washed, trim the bushes (or try to, at least), mow the lawn or make dinner. No matter what he’s got going on, do your best to chip in and let him focus on a day for himself. After all, women aren’t the only ones who need a little personal time.
Throw a party — and leave
Invite all of his best guy friends over for a night of cards, beer and sports (or whatever they’re into). Set the poker table, whip up a night’s worth of snacks, and have them arrive 30 minutes before your guy is scheduled to get home. Once you’ve done the whole “surprise” thing, kiss him good-bye and head out for a night with the girls. He’ll appreciate the night with the guys and the fact that you are willing to give him his space.
splendid ideas, thanks heaps
For my guys 24th bday I got a hotel room and decorated it in his favorite color…blue then I blew up 24 blue balloons and put a message or coupon in each one. To this day he still pulls out coupns.
I get to know this guy and now we in a relationship but long distance. I wanted to give him a birthday present. What shall I get him??
I’m in the relationship with this guy right now but were miles apart. I want to give him a birthday present.what shall i could give him?
Others in long distance relationships have mailed their boyfriends / girlfriends a puzzle, piece by piece, that turns out to be a picture or a love note, or something like that. Or maybe you could mail a sweet treat, like cookies?
My internet bf once sent me a t-shirt of his, and I loved to sleep in it because it smelled like him. <3
send a plan ticket to come visit you when he can
Throw a party and leave?? Cute idea, but I would think any boyfriend would the girlfriend to stay after that!
my boyfriend loves me enough to actually WANT me around, thanks. throwing him a party in leaving is probably the worst idea i’ve ever heard.
throwing a party!!!! thats the way to go, thats so cool.. will definatly try that out… thnxa banch 4 that tip. you guys rock
If you do give him a plane ticket home, make sure he doesn’t have hard feelings for the past and that he actually likes going home.
my honey’s birthday is coming up he will be 29 this year we have been together for six years we have 3 beautiful little girls too so i need some ideas for what to do????
Ummm, throw a party and leave? I want my gf with me at all times. I would freak out if she just left. umm, bad idea.
cool, suprise party? yea but leaving…no!!
I think leaving is a great idea. Why not have a girls night and a guys night in. Being apart for eachother just lets the heart grow!
wauuu , that will be really a big surprise he will never forget
he would rather spend time with me for the ‘efford’ of the party then to just leave.
throw him a surprise b-tday party in his fav club
did it last year…now i need another idea lol
oh his birthday is coming up like in 8 days.. no idea what to do
help