What to Get Your Boyfriend for Valentine's Day?

What to get your boyfriend for Valentine's Day can present many challenges, and I'm sure it's a question you've been asking yourself over and over again!

If you've been dating your boyfriend for a long time, you might be struggling to get your boyfriend a Valentine's Day gift that is different and unique from previous years.

If you've just started dating your boyfriend, you might be struggling to get your boyfriend a Valentine's Day gift that doesn't freak him out by being too much, too soon!

My recommendation, regardless of what stage of the relationship you are in, is to keep your Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend simple and always remember that the best Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend is something from the heart!

The Valentine's Day gift that you get your boyfriend on Valentine's Day doesn't have to be red and include hearts. Get him something that has to do with his likes and hobbies.

If he likes to go fishing, buy him fishing related supplies. If he likes cars, get him something to do with cars. If he likes music, get him something with music. If you don't know exactly what he needs or what he may be looking for, get him a Valentine's Day gift certificate (like the Amazon one above!).

Don't sigh about giving a gift card! Seriously, there are so many people who think it's not thoughtful to get someone a gift card for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion. Might I suggest it's one of the most thoughtful things you can give as that special someone can get exactly what they want rather than putting on that smile that they love what they've been given when they really don't (yes, we've all done this)!

Again, you may think a gift certificate is impersonal, but trust me, your boyfriend will love it because it's something he can use, put to good use, and will allow him to buy something he's been looking for without feeling guilty about spending money for it.

If you're still worried about your gift certificate being impersonal, no problem, just personalize the way you present his gift certificate to him. Perhaps you can make it part of a scrapbook with some pictures of both of you. Within the collage, if he likes fishing, make a fishing rod with the gift certificate dangling from it. If he likes cars, put a picture of his favorite car with the gift certificate coming out of the window. There's a million ways to personalize your Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend!

It's hard to go wrong with this combination especially as a Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend. Of course, it's traditional for your boyfriend to plan your Valentine's Day evening, but why not surprise him by reversing roles.

Trust me, he will appreciate this because he's probably worried about where to take you and how to spend the Valentine's Day evening. This will not only take the Valentine's Day planning pressures off of him, but it will allow him to concentrate on you instead of stressing that he's not taking you out for a Valentine's Day evening you're going to enjoy!

Yes, I know, this Valentine's Day gift idea for your boyfriend will keep you busy, but he'll love it because it's something from you that you took the time to do for him.

Even if you don't want to go through all of the efforts of making him a Valentine's Day dinner, bake him something, he'll love it. In fact, my girlfriend (now wife of for over 20 years!), baked a lemon bread for me when we first met. I found it extremely warm, caring, and thoughtful of her because she spent the time to make something for me.

Yes, I'd cook her a nice dinner and bake for her too! This gift, from me to you, cuts both ways because it's coming from the heart. It's the simple things we remember the most.

All that said, this is something I'd reserve for that "special" someone, not necessarily the first date. Silly enough, you might scare them off as they may find it too much too soon!

Buy chocolates or something sweet for your boyfriend on Valentine's Day!

As you can see from the links to the right, Amazon online makes it quick and easy for you to buy something sweet and delightfully tasteful for your boyfriend on Valentine's Day.

Again, if you're not going to buy your boyfriend a Valentine's Day gift centered around one of his hobbies, he already has your Valentine's Day evening planned, you don't have time to bake him a Valentine's day cake or goodie, still go after his heart by taking care of his stomach!

If nothing piques your fancy or you don't have the extra funds to buy a Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend, simply make your boyfriend a Valentine's Day scrapbook that highlights special times and memories that both of you have shared during your relationship.

If you have a relationship that is truly going to stand the test of time, show your boyfriend how much he means to you. At the end of the day, our memories and the special times that we spend together is much more important than any material gift.

Valentine's Day gifts are indeed fun and will be enjoyed by both you and your boyfriend on Valentine's Day, but just remember that you don't have to buy your boyfriend a Valentine's Day gift to give him a unique Valentine's Day gift.

Happy Valentine's Day!