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Ok so I’ve met this guy for three times and his birthday came up and so did mine( we are the same month).
However during our birthdays he went to Paris, he asked me what I want from there I said macarons.
Since I knew he’s gonna give me cookies when coming back, I bought him something to give him as bday gift as a return as well.
Today we saw each other , he gave me cookies, and I gave him wrapped up birthday gifts. But I felt awkward.. like I was trying too hard?( I really didn’t mean to, I just don’t like to receive without give back) I gave him two items too ..
I gave him a scratch map which he can make his own personalized map, cause he likes to travel, and a very nice wooden Chinese checker, cause he likes board games and that’s my childhood board game( adults can play too)
He didn’t even text to thank me when he got home. I texted him to thank his cookies.
Last edited by qilixiang; 11-01-2018 at 12:41 AM..
No, I would not buy a birthday gift for someone I've only gone on 3 dates with. However, I would say thank you to a gift given to me. But, to be honest, I would probably feel a bit uncomfortable with it unless we had amazing chemistry and were already officially bf/gf.
No, I would not buy a birthday gift for someone I've only gone on 3 dates with. However, I would say thank you to a gift given to me. But, to be honest, I would probably feel a bit uncomfortable with it unless we had amazing chemistry and were already officially bf/gf.
Well prior to hos trip to Paris, he asked if we could date like gf/bf and I said yes. And he said he would bring me the cookies and tea from Paris as my birthday gift that’s why I got him something too. But now I just feel so soooo awkward.
Why is it awkward if you already decided to be in a relationship before he left? I don't understand what's awkward? I started dating my current bf just 1 month before my birthday. He bought me English toffee for my birthday because he remembered that I mentioned I liked it. I thought that was really sweet because it was just a quick comment I'd made when I was telling him a story about something unrelated. Nothing awkward about exchanging gifts on birthdays when you're in a relationship! Get over it.
Usually I know her pretty well before the first date, so in that case I would buy a nice gift. I usually put a bit of effort in the gift and get something that reflects who they are.
For someone I just met and went on a few dates, I would get a very small gift. It's really just the thought that counts.
I find it interesting that a simple birthday gift is seen as awkward these days... Kinda pathetic actually. I give small gifts to people I work with....
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