GIRLS OPINION NEEDED!@#

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Futher
how about we stop bashing the $500 comment and read my last post

well, that is no fun

Spend an hour thinking up a poem, and put it into a card that you make on your computer for her. Then go have a planned night on the town.

 

[styelers]

Make her something, I personally don't like my bf to spend that much money on a gift. I would rather have him make me something, knowing that he took the time to do it puts a smile on face.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: styelers
Make her something, I personally don't like my bf to spend that much money on a gift. I would rather have him make me something, knowing that he took the time to do it puts a smile on face.

Good point. A card with a note / song / poem that you wrote, or even some song lyrics would be a nice touch.

All she needs is validation that you treasure her company (and love, if that's involved) and that you share the same feelings for her that she has for you.

BTW, if you're going to disregard someone's advice solely on the fact that they criticized your overzealous judgement call, then you're in for a world of disappointment in a competitive world my friend.

It's the truth that $500 give or take $100 is way too much to spend on ANY girl for a 6 month anniversary.

Why?

Because the only girls who insist that you "celebrate" a 6 month anniversary are younger ones (i.e. less than 25 or so)

In addition, $500 would be a good price point only if you were either a) big ballin' or b) dating someone VERY high maintenance.

Save the money for a nice 1 year / birthday / valentines gift. It'll pay off more in the long run, trust me.

You can do VERY well in the romancing category with a minimal budget if you know how to play your cards right.

 

[Kelvrick]

My one year anniversary was coming up and I was planning on celebrating it a week late, and going on a 4 day cruise with her. But then, I figured it wouldn't be as much fun for us under 21 folks. Of course, the cruise would also completely eat my motorcycle fund, so I figured nice dinner, and 2 days in a decent hotel where we just lay in bed together and watch movies.

EDIT: Year, not month, year.

 

[rgwalt]

Not only is spending $500 a bad idea from a financial standpoint, you will likely PSYCO her out. I would buy her a stuffed animal, a card, and then take her out for a nice dinner and desert.

Ryan

 

[Jzero]

Give her her walking papers if she demands recognition for something like a six-month "anniversary." That's the best gift, and it will benefit both of you

Otherwise, flowers and a sappy card, maybe dinner. Of course flowers and a sappy card are perfect for *any* occasion, but they always work.

 

[heartsurgeon]

chocolates

that's plenty.

 

[ragazzo]

i hate those non-anniversary anniversaries

draw/paint/sculpt something for her and then take her out to a nice restaurant.

 

[Spooner]

Crap. You just reminded me... my 1 year anniversary is coming up in july.

 

[dirtboy]

Originally posted by: Futher
I want to buy my girlfriend something really nice for our 6 Month anniversary, but I don't know if I want to get the normal jewelry and flowers and stuff. Any girls have any suggestion on what their dream present would be for an anniversary? Thanks a lot

It's not worth it. You want to spend $500 on someone you've only known for 6 months? Hmmm... I don't spend anything on women anymore. I have yet to buy my gf a gift after 5 some-odd-months of being together. Once you get in the habit of spending money on them and buying gifts, you'll have to do it all the time -- because it will be expected. I wouldn't buy her anything.

 

[Rufio]

Originally posted by: Futher
that was a tremendous help, thankyou. I'll just tell her that there's no such thing as 6 month anniversaries. Therefore, she gets nothing

AHAHAHAHAH

i laughed out loud at work and everyone looked at me funny. HAHAHA

 

[Rufio]

take her out and plan it. just make sure you plan it so she knows u care.

and then plan on shagging all nite too. that's the best plan.

 

[imported_Papi]

Originally posted by: Futher
that was a tremendous help, thankyou. I'll just tell her that there's no such thing as 6 month anniversaries. Therefore, she gets nothing

Technically he is right. You aren't married. I'm a girl and I never expected anything like that. Maybe if it were her birthday or Christmas there would be a reason to get her something.

I wouldn't waste tom much money on it though, maybe just dinner.

 

[Warthog912]

Originally posted by: Futher
that was a tremendous help, thankyou. I'll just tell her that there's no such thing as 6 month anniversaries. Therefore, she gets nothing

do that and get ready to learn to walk again- after your brain damage!

 

[StinkyMeat]

I still find it hilarious that people go to ATOT for girlfriend advice. It's like going to a political convention and asking for advice on ethics.

 

[lilFajita]

I think it would be cute to plan a night that reminds you of the special moments in your relationship:

Go to where you went on your first date

Make a box with some reminders of some things you did together (like a coffee mug if you went to coffeeshops alot, maybe something random like a soup bowl, if she took care of you when you were sick...stuff like that. But make sure its still useful)

A nice frame with a picture of you two. Write something nice on the back of the picture

Instead of getting her jewelry, get a cute trinklet of something she really loves. For example, monkeys are my favorite animal, so it would be cute if a guy got me a small carved monkey, or a crystal monkey (ok, so monkeys are really random, but I bet her favorite animal is like a horse or something)

Hope that helps!

 

[gopunk]

well, whether or not 500 is too much completely depends on how much he makes, imo. i mean if the guy makes that much a day, i don't see it as a big problem.

anyways just flowers, romantic restaurant imo.

 

[Scarpozzi]

If she's into music, ask her if she wants to "toot your skin-flute".

 

[Emrys]

Take her out to a nice dinner then to a play/musical. Afterwords maybe grab her some flowers, or before, up to you. Anyhow that would be a fun night out and something a little more special, and from what I can tell a lot of girls(or atleast the ones I know) like to get dressed up every now and then, and hey, I'm sure you wouldn't mind either.

Emrys

 

[4Lclovergirl]

Just don't do anything over the top. My brother bought his gf (now fiance) a nice necklace and flowers and took her out to dinenr for theirs... and then he was screwed when it came to their one year anniversary. Something simple, like cook her dinner and play nice music would be cool. Maybe a card that says you love her (if you have gotten that far) should be plenty.

 

[psydancerqt]

i dont remember what i got for my 6 month anniversary. i think i was taken out for dinner. i know you said you dont have to spend $500 but that's a high limit. how much did you spend on her for christmas???

my suggestions:
teddy bear
make a cd
favorite place to eat
see a movie
rent her favorite movie
flowers are nice, i prefer daisies over roses

that's all i can think of right now..

 

[AreaCode707]

Do something rather than get something. Plan a "romantic date" (Ideas if you need them). Give her memories rather stuff - everyone's right, you shouldn't have to get anything for a six month. I've noticed girls especially like stuff to be public - surprise her with flowers in front of her girlfriends, or tell her in front of them to dress up really fancy for the dinner you're going to. Ups the pleasure she'll get from it, I bet.