So you just started dating someone. It’s been a solid few weeks or maybe even a couple of months, and the two of you just recently decided you’re exclusive or at least very close to it. As exciting as this newfound love affair is, suddenly you realize Christmas is right around the corner. Do you get them a gift? Are you at that point? And if “yes”, then what? What in the world do you give to someone who you just started dating? No fear — we’ve got some solid ideas for you to ease your new-relationship-gift-buying woes.
Tickets to an event.
At this point, you two have most likely covered the bases when it comes to music, movie, and artful interests. You know — what you both like, don’t like, and can’t wait to see. With that in mind, why not do some research to see what’s coming to town and surprise your new someone with tickets? It’s a fun, personal, and a thoughtful idea. Plus, it’s proven that people who spend their time and money on experiences rather than things are way happier, so get happy with your person!
Alcohol
Not just any alcohol, though. We’re not talking about re-gifting that one random bottle of red blend you’ve had sitting in your bar forever. Save that for a coworker. By now, you’re probably privy to your new boo’s go-to drink order, so pay homage to that by gifting them with the ingredients for said drink or something just as fun. If they love Moscow Mules, why not give them a few copper mugs for their bar collection? If they’re a whiskey drinker, maybe some ice balls for their next on-the-rocks creation. Whatever their poison is, there’s surely a way to celebrate it with a creative gift.
Special dinner reservations.
If it’s newer than new and you’re not at all comfortable with the idea of choosing any sort of gift for this person just yet, a festive, cozy, and delightful dinner can do just the trick. There’s bound to be somewhere in your town that neither of you have yet to try, so why not make a night of it together? Plan ahead with reservations and make the night special with a meal that lingers, all the way from pre-dinner cocktails to dessert. Yet another example of an experience to share rather than a tangible gift. After all, the holidays are all about eating! (In our book, anyway).
A small trinket.
A pair of affordable yet thoughtful earrings, a fun, new tie or even a new vinyl for the record player. If you’re a more traditional type of person, these smaller but just as meaningful gestures might be the best route to go. They don’t have to be 14k gold, and it doesn’t need to be hundreds of dollars. When you decide to gift someone new something like this, it truly is the thought that counts. Plus, it’s sort of fun to see how good or bad you both might be at guessing each other’s tastes so soon in. Who knows what you’ll end up with!
A night at home.
A bottle of wine, a home-cooked meal, a big cozy blanket, Christmas movies queued up — if you’re not quite ready to gift your new honey, a night like this could count for ten gifts if you do it right. Pick a night you’re both free of holiday obligations, and create your own cozy, winter wonderland together. You can even draft up the schedule of movies you’ll watch and a dining menu. Spend the evening getting to know each other better in a close, quiet setting and walk away feeling like you just gave and got the best gift of all — true connection.
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