Giving Back

Category: Dating and Relationships

Post 1 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Thursday, 08-Jan-2009 20:05:22

I know I go on and on about my bf but I truly love him. He's one of those guys who's incredible. He cooks for me, helps me clean, takes me everywhere I need to go. If I say I need something, he's there before I can even finish my sentence. He does it all without complaint, never asking anything in return. He's always finding ways to make me happy, no matter the situation. I wanna give back to him and show him just how much I appreciate all that he does for me. But I'm not sure how. I know Valintine's Day is coming up and I'm thinking maybe, I'll do something then, but if the timing's right, I'll do it sooner. The problem is he's not really a materialistic person and like me, he doesn't ask for much. He likes the simple things in life and just being together. So what should I get/do for him?

Post 2 by Ok Sure (This site is so "educational") on Thursday, 08-Jan-2009 22:53:36

Don't get him candy, don't get him anything, just do something for him.

A great dinner perhaps?

Dress sexy for him during that dinner?

Treat him like a king, and be his queen.

Post 3 by Sexy CC (Veteran Zoner) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 4:01:10

hey, maybe you could reservations to a nice restront for dinner, it's not everyday you get to take your man out and simply pay. u no something like that, or maybe by a small box of chocolates. Something simple, something you don't all ways do, surprise him, that's all ways fun Can't think of any more suggestions at the moment but yah later..

Post 4 by Blondie McConfusion (Blah Blah Blah) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 8:41:00

tiff, i don't know if your boyfriend can see or not. well really it doesn't matter either way. you could write on different pieces of paper what he means to you and leave them all over the house. you could even use heart shaped papers and decorate them yourself. make your own valentine's. this wouldn't really be a materialistic thing, yet it's something that would show him how you feel and what he means to you. you could make the notes lead to the bedroom and have prepared a picnic in bed for the two of you, with different finger foods that you could feed to each other. a nice bottle of wine or champagne. and don't think you have to do all of this on valentine's day. my opinion it would probably mean more if done on a different day of the year.
hope this helps some. i'll keep thinking.
i know how you feel though. it's not like i feel like i need to repay my boyfriend, but he's just amazing and i want to give back to him.

Post 5 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 14:58:43

Same here. I'm not doing it out of obligation but out of love. He can see but I'm a total so the notes/decorations wouldn't work for us, since I can't write in print. Nice idea though and I can still print him out a letter with the computer... Oooo! I can write him one in Greek so A. I can practise and B. it'll mean more. Awesome! . I like the idea of making him a dinner too. He's gonna love this. Thanks guys.

Post 6 by maroon five (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 17:37:46

the letter is a grate idea, specially as you can't write in print, and if you kno how to clip art on the computer, you can still decarate it anyway.

Post 7 by CrazedMidget (Sweet fantacy's really do come in small packages!) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 18:31:31

I think a nice dinner and romantic evening would b nice.

Post 8 by rdfreak (THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE-BLUE KANGA-KICKIN AUSIE) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 23:14:48

hey Tiff, yeh, the dinner sounds great; maybe even a romantic night in a hotel somewhere if you can afford it!
Why not go on a bit of a holiday somewhere? :)

Post 9 by bozmagic (The rottie's your best friend if you want him/her to be, lol.) on Friday, 09-Jan-2009 23:24:32

Hmmm! I like these, lol. And we just booked a table for two at Pizza Express for me and Kris when I brought him back here to meet the family before going home to his parents for 3 weeks over Christmas. Oopsy! Ah well! We're still solid after nearly 3 months so...

Jen.

Post 10 by SunshineAndRain (I'm happily married, a mom of two and a fulltime college student.) on Friday, 27-Feb-2009 0:01:59

Yeah, the letter's a great idea and making him his favorite meal. Well, I supose that since it's past V Day, you've had to have done something. So, what did you do? You've got me curious.

Post 11 by Siriusly Severus (The ESTJ 1w9 3w4 6w7 The Taskmaste) on Sunday, 07-Jun-2009 16:03:53

Isn't that a bit altruistic?