anyone have any ideas on what would make a good first year anniversary present for the boyfriend?

we are very close, we live together, and it is pretty much a great relationship (to give some background)... so like, a cheese basket probably won't work. but i am on a budget, so i was hoping i might get some tips that would be appropriate and not too expensive.

thanks all.

What is he into? I gave my bf a $200 microphone for the first birthday he had while we were a couple (he's a musician so he uses it for recording). But we never give each other gifts for our anniversary, we take little retreats instead.

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hmm maybe that is better? i initially bought him a bass and amp with all the fixings, but now i am thinking that might be a better xmas present. but i want to do something for our anniversary which is in october... hmm.

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A blow job is always a good idea for anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions. Dress up in some sexy lingere or a costume, make it special, drive your man wild.

i double posted this? nice advice, that never would have occurred to me otherwise.

how about a box full of little things that are inexpensive but personal and mean something to the two of you? like something that relates to a silly private joke you have?

hmm..... i'd have to actually do something thinking on that one lol. but thanks that's a good idea! i will put some thought into it.

Wow, it sure was lavish of your to buy him bass and amp!

For me, it really is the thought that counts, not the expense. Appeal to his interests, and do something that requires thought and effort. Mix tapes and homemade cards are always good. I think it'd be sweet if you compiled and decorated a notebook full of passages you've written about him, photos of the two of ye, pictures he likes, little drawings, etc. Write about how he makes you feel and how much you care about him, and include that.

Are there any concerts coming up that he'd like to go to? You could buy him tickets. If you do undertake the notebook idea, stick the tickets in the back of it, take him out to his favorite restaurant for dinner and present it to him there

Be spontaneous. What would you really like your boyfriend to do for you?

that is a great idea!!!

yeah i think i will keep the bass and amp for xmas, and do something more personal for anniversary. it is our first together so i want it to be good. i love your idea, thank you so much!

the only thing i would really want would be a night away, like in another town at a hotel and a nice dinner, just quality time away from our usual digs. that would be the best i think.