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Birthday
Hi, I'm 18 and my boyfriend is 20. He loves soccer. He's birthday is coming up and I don't know what I should get him
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Maybe give some free advice about: Gift Giving?
Gift a nice T-shirt or shoes.
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soccer ball? or is that too obvious! Get him things he likes, favorite food, candy, gift card to favorite place to eat or movie tickets for the two of you! :)
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First: Any gift you give has to be affordable; you should not go into debt for someone you are just getting to know.
Second: Anything you purchase should be something we either would like, wants or desires if it is affordable to you. It should also be something meaningful to your relationship showing how much you care for him.
Third: Third there is an old saying; "that it is the thought that counts and not the value of the gift that counts." I once dated a girls who did not have a lot of money. She lived from paycheck to paycheck as most of us di back then.
On my birthday she made me dinner, it was a heart shaped meat loaf and baked a cake for me. That was in August 44 years ago. I don't remember what or how the meal tasted but the following July she and I married and will be married for 43 years come this July.
I have had other girlfriends by me things, watches, ID bracelets and other things. They were things and really had meant nothing as far as their interest. This dinner meant a whole lot more to me. I don't think the meal itself was that fantastic, it was the effort that I appreciated. My wife has since become a much better cook, we both have.
So while I cannot make a suggestion as to what to get his for his birthday. What I will suggest is whatever you do or get for him; make your gift from your heart and not your pocket book.
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I'm guessing soccer means the UK version of football, so it's not mixed up with what WE call American Football? Over here a big fan of a particular team loves to wear one of the team shirts they wear while playing, and they're quite readily available for sale. Or the supporters shirts, jackets...woooly hats and scarves (it's a winter season game here and it's cold watching soccer from the stands) in the team colours and with their name on. Don't know if that's any help? A DVD of his favourite team in action if there's one out there? Some of our top clubs over here have massive ranges of items for sale from a little keyring to mattress and quilt covers for a whole bed in their colours and with the team badge on!! Some are 'official' and some not, just like rock star fan club stuff. If he's more a player than a supporter maybe you could go to the sports gear shop with him and when he next wants some boots you offer to pay part of the cost, or buy them for him completely if your funds permit. Then he'll think of you every time he plays, and who knows...they might inspire him to score extra goals...just for you! New sports bag for his kit? Something he hasn't got, or he has got but it's getting a bit worn and needs replacing would be good. If his kitbag's nearly new anyway and/or in good nick...well he doesn't need two bags. So make another choice. If I was a keen player I'd like the 'boots' idea best I think. They're an essential part of the kit and I'd feel pleased thinking "Hey..my girlfriend and I got these together for my birthday...so they're special."
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If cost is an issue, perhaps baking him some cookies and decorating with the white hexagon frosting shape and the darker pentagon shapes would make a big impression having the soccer theme and being homemade by your own hands.
If a purchased gift, try the bookstore for interesting books that are soccer teamed, maybe about a famous soccer player. I once found a soccer pendant necklace and key ring for someone. To find specialty items like that, you'd have to go online looking for soccer themed items but then you'd need help with mom or someone to order online unless you have a debit card, and depending on how long to the birth date, pay for rush delivery.
Hope this helps.
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