Let's see. Your idea:
1) Is creative.
2) Takes a lot of thought.
3) Takes a lot of time.
4) Comes from the heart.
That's a yes in my book. I think it is a wonderful idea. Kinda girly/craft-y, but what the hell, you're a girl and it's as sweet as all get out.
He will love it. If he doesn't, dump his sorry ass. I'm not kidding. Show him the door. And then give me his address so I can go slap him upside his fool head.
Great gift idea. He's lucky to have you.
Cary,
I swear, if it wasn't against everything in my moral compass, I'd try to have a piece of you for myself. You are a gem.
The largest gem in a very big crown on a prince's head. (And not that little guy that plays a purple guitar, either. A REAL prince. )
*mwah*!
Aww what a sweet answer Cary! All I got my boyfriend was the It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia dvds. And a christmas suprise wink wink lol
I really like you Wise-Ass. Some 'boys' really wouldn't appreciate that kind of gesture, but 'men' like you know what a girls love is all about. We're just girly, and love to do things like that.
I say go for it too! =)
Very sweet gift---wow, 365 reasons?! That would take quite a while to think up that many! Very impressive! He must be a great guy. :-)
Loved your answer too, Cary.
That's a really cool idea. I totally agree too that if he doesn't plant a big wet one on you for it you need to drop kick his ass out the door. That kind of effort deserves some extra special loving.
That's a sweet idea. It will show you know him well, and that you love him. If a guy doesn't love a gift so endearing, then he really doesn't deserve the kind of girl who would go through all that trouble for him. So...I hope he will love it! For my guy, I am putting all of his "favorite" things in a box; a new red sox hat, his favorite candy, cereal, drink, home made cookies, pictures from our vacation...stuff like that.
Some people don't understand how much it takes to make a present instead of buying one. I surely hope your boyfriend is not one of them, because I think it's an amazing idea. And I trully hope he will apreciate all the time and thought you put into his xmas present. I know a lot of guy that would :)
Congratulation on being so creative and crafty!
Excellent gift and excellent answer, Cary. If the guy doesn't like him, lose him - quick!
Such a great idea! For my boyfriend I'm making a football shaped box made out of paper mache and putting his favorite thngs.. Even better!
Looks like I get to play the asshole.
This is the kind of gift where he'll get all excited to open it cause the box is really cool, then his face will visibly show disappointment and he'll stammer out something like "Thanks a lot" before handing you a real fucking present that he hand picked because he knew you'd like it (unless he's one of those jerks who buys you a present for himself. In that case, give him the sappy note). If you're really that hard pressed for money (damn you, recession) then go for something cheesy yet useful, like coupons for blowjobs while he's driving or some such.
Seriously. If you're at the point in the relationship where telling him you love him is such a rare occurrence that it counts as a gift, it might be time to move on. Nothing says "shitty gift" like something you (hopefully) hear every day.
Now I know I'm gonna get yelled at about "money doesn't buy love" and all that crap, but I'm just being honest. Most guys I know would feel massively let down after receiving a gift like that. It's a very "chick" thing to do.
I know what you're trying to say here Metal and I have to agree with you partly. That's an awesome gift, the 365 ways I love you, but to be nice you want to add something more tangible to it. Gift card to best buy, renew his subscription to sports illustrated or GQ, or definitely the free bj coupons. What guy wouldn't love that!
I've had the worst time getting the hang of presents my boyfriend will actually enjoy with my budget (pretty low). I've kinda failed so far because I couldn't wrap my head around the male psyche regarding gift giving.
I think I finally have it nailed down though. Next Valentines day he's getting a stuffed toy, a card, sexy outfit (on me), and a nice cordless screwdriver. That way I get to satisfy my romantic girly impulses AND I get to hear him giggle like a little girl over a tool. It's a win/win!
I hate to say it but MetalHead I believe you are right. Although I love Cary's answers, he is an awesome man, but most guys (like 95%) are not sentimental and hugely romantic not like women anyway.
Don't get me wrong, your idea sounds really great and genuine from a womans point of view but a man might read the first 10 reasons and then start digging through the box. Unless of course, you wear 365 articles of clothing and remove one as he reads one. Two things will surely happen:
1. It will be a gift he will surely remember
2. He will become a great speed reader
You sound like a really great person and your boyfriend is lucky to have a person like you to come up with 365 reasons, shoot I can only come up with 30 maybe and a migraine.
lol my guy loooves star trek and coffee. so i got him the best of both worlds: a star trek transporting mug. when theres a hot drink in it, mr, spock, capt. kirk, and dr. mccoy disappear, then when your finished with your beverage, they reappear!!!! i really hope he likes it!
Yeah...most of the guys I know would appreciate this gift, buttttttttt they'd be happier if the box included an x-box controller. This is a fantastic gift idea for Valentine's Day, or even just a random-day-of-the-year type of gift...but, as a Christmas gift...if your boyfriend is sappy and ridiculously love-struck, he may REALLY, actually enjoy it...but the majority of the male population will definitely be faking their extreme "enthusiasm" over something that includes: a) 365 things they actually have to READ, and b) something that doesn't include needing a monthly subscription for GameFly. Since Christmas is now over, how did the gift blow over?
the guy receiving this gift definitely shouldn't be a jerk about getting it, since it obviously took time and thought etc, HOWEVER...
girls make huge freaking deals about being sentimental and emotional and making everything mean something and putting so much thought into it, but this gift sounds like it was more fun for the girl. Gifts are supposed to be unselfish. Were you really thinking that this was something that this guy wants and could use? Or were you just thinking that you loved him and you were feeling extra crafty and got carried away? it's sweet to get carried away and find 365 reasons, but honestly if a friend of mine gave me a box like that with a bunch of reasons why we were bffs...id probably feel obligated to keep it for x number of years while trying to find a use for it and then end up burying it in a drawer somewhere and then throwing it away in while in a spring cleaning mood. not fair. if a guy buys a girl and manly gift, then it gives the girl a reason to be pissed? not fair not fair not fair. seriously just stop being selfish with gifts.
maybe you know this guy better than me and understand what he likes and you think with this personality he will truly like this. then again, why would you ask? long time ago, I know, but this question bugged the hell out of me.
also. I'm a girl. straight.