Romantic Valentine's Day Ideas for Girlfriend

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For Valentine's Day, a 17-year-old in Canada seeks unique and romantic ideas to impress his girlfriend, with one month of dating under their belts. Suggestions include a cozy dinner at home, stargazing, or a picnic in a picturesque setting like Montreal. The conversation touches on gift ideas, with many participants advising against expensive jewelry due to the short duration of the relationship. Instead, they recommend thoughtful gifts like chocolates, teddy bears, or personalized items. The importance of creating memorable experiences over material gifts is emphasized, with anecdotes shared about past romantic gestures and the significance of meaningful gifts. The discussion also humorously explores the challenges of planning around parental presence and the pressures of Valentine's expectations. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards simple yet heartfelt gestures that foster connection without overwhelming expectations.
  • #31
Fragrance is very personal, and unless you know what she likes, it's a dangerous gift. She might think you're suggesting she bathe more.

An inexpensive jewelry item is ok if you know her taste. I've received jewelry before that I hated. I think it's impolite to refuse or criticize a gift from someone that you care about, so it can put the recipient in an akward position, do they tell you they don't like it, or take it and then feel obligated to wear it?

Food is good. Making a gift always scores big with me. Jason's cake would score big points with me, but cooking may not be for you.
 
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  • #32
Ok, I'm thinking teddy bear from hallmark now...seeing as i suck at baking (and my oven is broken) and jewelry is either overboard or risky and the soaps idea is risky too (as previously stated). I don't think chocolates or flowers are original enough for my liking, I'm the type of guy who likes to go beyond the expected.

So if I can find a bear like MIH described I think that would be "cute".
 
  • #33
These are the ones I like:
http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/article|10001|10051|/HallmarkSite/GoldCrownStores/SpecialOffers/HG_PR_VAL_PLUSH"

Hopefully they have the same offer going in Canada.

http://www.hallmark.com/HallmarkStore/images/Content/hg_pr_val_plush.jpg
 
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  • #35
Since you're going out together, and going for dinner or something for V-day, an inexpensive gift is plenty. If she ends up getting you something way more expensive, just make sure you pay for dinner. I always counted dinner as a gift if I wasn't paying for it, but I think we've already covered that I may not be typical in my opinions on gift-related things.
 
  • #36
MIH, those were the same ones advertised on Hallmark Canada's site...i'm going to go there during my spare tomorrow.:smile:

Moonbear: Yes, I agree. Of course I will be paying for dinner, I never let a girl I take out pay for anything. So dinner and a teddy should be awesome right? Oh, and I've decided to take her for desert afterwards too, nothing sets the mood like decadent chocolate!

edit: which one? the gorilla is pretty cool...i don't really like the lion, it looks funny. The bear is good too. So which do u ppl like? Bear or Gorilla?
 
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  • #37
If I had had more time I would have sent Evo that bear because his voice sounds a bit like Teddy Ruxpin!
 
  • #38
rocketboy said:
MIH, those were the same ones advertised on Hallmark Canada's site...i'm going to go there during my spare tomorrow.:smile:

Moonbear: Yes, I agree. Of course I will be paying for dinner, I never let a girl I take out pay for anything. So dinner and a teddy should be awesome right? Oh, and I've decided to take her for desert afterwards too, nothing sets the mood like decadent chocolate!

edit: which one? the gorilla is pretty cool...i don't really like the lion, it looks funny. The bear is good too. So which do u ppl like? Bear or Gorilla?
I agree, the lion looks funny. Either the bear or gorilla are cute. Since you said you like to be different, maybe go for the gorilla?
 
  • #39
Moonbear said:
I agree, the lion looks funny. Either the bear or gorilla are cute. Since you said you like to be different, maybe go for the gorilla?
But the lion VIBRATES. Think of the possibilities...
 
  • #40
Evo said:
But the lion VIBRATES. Think of the possibilities...

LOL... i wouldn't want it stealing my job now would I?
 
  • #41
rocketboy said:
LOL... i wouldn't want it stealing my job now would I?
Well, the lion is just to warm her up... :blushing:
 
  • #42
Evo said:
Well, the lion is just to warm her up... :blushing:

well i guess it could be useful, i mean, i can't be there all the time right?
 
  • #43
How big and in shape is her father? :biggrin: :smile:
 
  • #44
Moonbear said:
How big and in shape is her father? :biggrin: :smile:

good point...i'll go with the gorilla.:smile:
 
  • #45
Math Is Hard said:
You made her a cake, Jason? That is so cool! Things that are "made for you" are so endearing.

Last year, the guy I was dating had a hobby of making jewelry with wire wrapping and semi-precious stones and he made me a necklace from a deep-red bloodstone. I thought that was awesome. Very personal and thoughtful.

Yeah, I'm the romance guy. :biggrin:

One of the things she really loved was how I was keeping a box of our stuff. After like 3 months of dating, I told her about it. She just loved it.

I still add to that box today. :approve:
 
  • #46
JasonRox said:
Yeah, I'm the romance guy. :biggrin:

One of the things she really loved was how I was keeping a box of our stuff. After like 3 months of dating, I told her about it. She just loved it.

I still add to that box today. :approve:
OMG! Jason, will you marry me? :!) :!) :!)
 
  • #47
Evo said:
I have a history of dating the most unromantic men in the world. :frown: In all my life I never received candy or flowers or even a card from someone I was dating. :cry: Husbands don't count because they feel obligated and my ex didn't even care to remember the type of flowers I liked. He always sent red roses. For years I told him not to send me red roses, and he always sent them. It got to the point where I hated red roses because it was a reminder that they were a thoughtless gesture.

The only exception to this was Bill, he went out of his way to try to undo some of the damage my ex did. We had broken up long before Valentine's day, yet he sent me 60 of my favorite flowers along with a huge box of exquisite hand made candies. Just as a friendly gesture. A couple of years later, out of the blue, I received a refrigerator magnet of a hippo head (I collect hippos). A short note said he'd seen it and thought of me and thought I'd like it. I had moved out of the state a year earlier, which made it even more surprising. He was a great guy. :cry: The timing just wasn't right, I wasn't willing to commit, so we parted.

Sorry, I'm hijacking the thread.
My God, I didn't realize you had this tragic history. I've always assumed a woman of your attractiveness would have been spoiled rotten with a surfeit of ramantic gestures.

This can't be tolerated. PM me where to send the Teddy Ruxpin (and where I might get hold of one).
 
  • #48
zoobyshoe said:
My God, I didn't realize you had this tragic history. I've always assumed a woman of your attractiveness would have been spoiled rotten with a surfeit of ramantic gestures.
No, I never got anything. :cry: :cry:

This can't be tolerated. PM me where to send the Teddy Ruxpin (and where I might get hold of one).
Details for purchase will be coming. :smile: :!) :wink:
 
  • #49
Evo said:
No, I never got anything. :cry: :cry:
This is just unacceptable. You are Evo, Queen of GD, and generally accepted apple of all men's eyes. You should have been drowning in Teddy Ruxpin's by now.

Details for purchase will be coming. :smile: :!) :wink:
Okey Dokey.
 
  • #50
Evo said:
OMG! Jason, will you marry me? :!) :!) :!)

Where's the ring? :biggrin:
 
  • #51
Evo said:
But the lion VIBRATES. Think of the possibilities...
heh heh heh.. yeah... I am such an old geezer I was thinking it would be great for my sore shoulder!:smile:

I was just at my laundromat, which is next to a Hallmark store, so I went in for a look while my clothes were drying. While there were plenty of teddy bears and gorillas left -- ALL of the vibrating lions were gone! :cry: :cry:
 
  • #52
Math Is Hard said:
I was just at my laundromat, which is next to a Hallmark store, so I went in for a look while my clothes were drying. While there were plenty of teddy bears and gorillas left -- ALL of the vibrating lions were gone! :cry: :cry:
Yep, no surprise to me. (because I am an old geezer, vibrating lions are of great importance). :wink:
 
  • #53
Happy Early V-Day everyone!
 
  • #54
Over an hour later, and no PM from Evo. Once again my romantic urges have been assasinated.

Have a nice Valentine's Day all!
 
  • #55
Evo said:
Yep, no surprise to me. (because I am an old geezer, vibrating lions are of great importance). :wink:
I am afraid I am geezing at a much faster rate than you, sis. It's all relative. In fact, I can probably blame much of it on my relatives. :biggrin:
 
  • #56
zoobyshoe said:
Over an hour later, and no PM from Evo. Once again my romantic urges have been assasinated.

Have a nice Valentine's Day all!
I was watching people getting blown up on tv, sheesh.

And I cleared out my pm box just for you!
 
  • #57
JasonRox said:
Where's the ring? :biggrin:
Damn, picky...

Ok, I will get a ring, what size?
 
  • #58
zoobyshoe said:
This is just unacceptable. You are Evo, Queen of GD, and generally accepted apple of all men's eyes. You should have been drowning in Teddy Ruxpin's by now.
You'd think. <sniff>

They're on back order. :cry:

I love you zooby. <sniff>
 
  • #59
Evo said:
Ok, I will get a ring, what size?

You tell me. :wink:
 
  • #60
Evo said:
You'd think. <sniff>

They're on back order. :cry:

I love you zooby. <sniff>
So you say. Still no PM telling me where to send the romantic results of my day of Hippo shopping tomorrow.

Once again my romantic urges have been assassinated.

Have a happy Valentine's Day, all.
 

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