Transcript: Gift Guide For Daters

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Episode “Gift guide for dating”

Andrea Syrtash: Giving a gift is a very nice gesture. And in dating it can be appreciated o totally freak someone out. Today I will be sharing some gift giving ideas whether have been dating for a month or a year. I am Andrea Syrtash and this is On Dating.
What is the best gift a date has ever given you?
Woman on street: The best gift a date has ever given me was a dozen roses.
Man on street: I married the last girl I dated so that would be my two kids.
Woman on street: The best gift a date has ever given me is a pair of tube socks.
Man on street: Offering to chip in on drinks after the date.
Woman on street: A free metro card to make it to the date on time.
Woman on street: Flowers, I mean classic, traditional, everybody likes it.
Andrea Syrtash: We have all heard it’s the thought that counts when it comes to giving a gift. Unfortunately this is not totally true in dating. Spending tons of money on lavish gifts and exotic trips and jewelry may not work in your favor when you just started to date someone.
For one thing you are setting the bar very high for heightened experiences, and it may be hard to keep up this lifestyle. And another thing, you may actually turn people off who aren’t sure I you are the person for them. So here are a few thoughts of gifts to give at every stage of your relationship.
During the first one to three months of a relationship; so you have an inside joke between you? Work with this theme in your gift. Ye old faithful flowers or chocolates work well at t beginning of dating a new person. You can get gourmet chocolates or extra special flowers. No need to make it generic. Buy a book based on something you have talked about. If you have spent significant time together write up a gift certificate for a sexy service, performed by you.
If you have been dating for six months or more, make up a modern mix tape for your date, by gifting songs on ITunes. Frame a good photo of a memorable date together. Just don’t do his before the six month mark. For a woman inexpensive jewelry like earrings may work well. For a guy who loves to fix things, buy him some tools. Sports or concert tickets for a future event are a sweet gesture. Plan an evening at a local B&B.
Ironically when we have been with someone over a year, we may not spend the most time picking the perfect gift. Figuring we are in with the person, but this is a time when you should really woo and share something special. Or if you have been dating for a year or more, book a romantic getaway. At this point it is ok to get your partner a gif of jewelry or electronics. Once you have been together for awhile a gift of clothing or handbag is nice. Assuming you know our partners taste. Hire a chef to come o your house and cook a romantic meal.
You know each other well at this point, so make your love very personal. For instance if he ha been stressed at work, put together a nice relaxation package. And if she is interested in photography, a new camera is a great gift.
Most people appreciate a nice and thoughtful gift, especially from someone hey really like. It doesn’t matter how much money you spend, but chose your gift wisely because it will send a message. Thanks for watching On Dating, and remember even a bad date makes a great story, so get out there and have some fun. Thanks for watching, I will see you next time.