What to Get or Do For Your Boyfriend for Valentines Day

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Looking for Ideas on What to Get Your Boyfriend (or any Guy) for Valentine's Day?

Have you been thinking, What to do for Valentines Day, or What to get your boyfriend for Valentines Day? If you're looking for Valentine's Day Ideas, this is a good place to find them, whether you will be spending time with your boyfriend on this day or he lives far away you will find some good ideas.

There are different ideas for boyfriends, or any guy for that matter. Hopefully you find something here that interests you, or stimulates your imagination. Most of all remember, men are different than women, they don't like most of the things we do! Also look at the results of the Poll, most people just want a nice dinner together and maybe some chocolates (that was probably women answering).

Why is it so hard to know what to do for Boyfriends on Valentine's Day?

Or What to get boyfriends on Valentines Day

Women are more romantic than many men and stuffed animals, jewelry, chocolates and flowers are a few of the things that many women like receiving on Valentine's Day. But men, boyfriends, sons, husbands, what do you give them that they will like?

How do you incorporate a Valentine's Day gift into something that means something to both of you? Let's face it, most women don't feel a romantic attraction to some of the things boys and men like. Boyfriends, sons, and husbands usually like something tangible, something they can use, or enjoy, including getaways.

Finding a Gift for Valentines Day

for your boyfriend, son, or husband

When my sons were small they were very easy to buy for, but as they got older I would often see their girlfriends struggling trying to please them. So, what do you get your boyfriend for Valentine's Day?

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Give Your Boyfriend Tickets to a Game

and a Jersey or Hoodie of his favorite team

Gifts for Boyfriends that love sports

For those same boyfriends that are sports fans...for Valentine's Day why not get him a ticket to his favorite game or race? Here are some Sports Shirts and things that he might also really like if he is a big fan. If you've only known him for a short while and aren't sure, ask someone what his favorite team or sport is. You can both go to the game together, and if it isn't on Valentines Day at least he will have the Jersey to drool over while he's waiting. A happy boyfriend, husband, or son makes us happy too, especially on Valentine's Day.

Here are a few links to some of the sports:



NBA Jerseys Galore

Shop NHL at FansEdge

Shop NCAA at Fans Edge

Get Tons of Lakers 2010 NBA Champs Apparel!

Shop New Orleans Saints Gear: Super Bowl XLIV Champs

Big & Tall NFL Jerseys at FansEdge.com

San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series Champions Official Locker Room Flex-Fit Hat

Shop NASCAR Merchandise at FansEdge

Grab an NFL Sweatshirt Today

More Ideas of What to Get Your Boyfriend for Valentine's Day

how about Music?

Music is a gift idea for Valentine's Day

Books...if your boyfriend loves books you can find out which one he doesn't have and get that for him. Personalize the gift by writing something special on the inside.

If he likes music and has an iPod you can give him an itunes card (can find in most supermarkets and drugstores in the gift card section), or download the music yourself MP3 Downloads. Find the songs that mean something to the two of you and listen to them together.

Something Different for Boyfriends That Are Sports Fans

and like chocolate

If you are looking for a small gift for your boyfriend, and he likes chocolate check these out. Imagine his surprise when he sees his favorite team on these candies. There are some great options for making your own M&M's....for guys they have drop down boxes where you can pick your favorite NASCAR, football and baseball teams with the colors and logos.

NASCAR® Fan Candy Gift Personalized MY M&M'S® Candies Make A Perfect Gift For Any NASCAR® Fan!

Show your team support for your favorite football team with personalized MY M&M'S® candies

Show your team support for your favorite baseball team with personalized MY M&M'S® candies

What do you like on Valentine's Day

tell us what you like on Valentine's Day

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A Valentine's Day Evening

if you're lucky enough to spend the day together, make the night special

Romantic Evening with Your Boyfriend on Valentine's Day

As I stated earlier, women are usually more romantic that guys, not always, but usually. If you spend the day together doing the things you both like, or that he likes, then the evening can be reserved for just the two of you. Of course that depends on your age...younger couples don't have the same expectations, but this is really for the couples that are over 18 and live on their own.

If either of you have children, try to get a babysitter. If your boyfriend just likes being at home you can make a romantic evening by having a meal both of you enjoy, then cuddle together and watch a movie or something. You may also want to have a little get-away...even if somewhere close by. Sometimes the change in environment brings out the romantic part of him.

What to do on Valentines Day if Your Boyfriend lives far away

long distance relationships

There are several things you can do to still enjoy Valentine's Day with your boyfriend if he lives far away. If the two of you have a computer:

Sign up for Skype


Skype-to-Skype calls, video calls and instant messaging are FREE! You just need:
* Speakers and a Microphone (most computers have these built-in)
* Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 all work...
* And an internet connection

If both of you have a webcam, you can share a toast with him, share stories and spend the evening together. Use your imagination and make this time special.

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We know it's hard to get something for many boyfriends

tell us what you do for your boyfriend on Valentine's Day?

These are just a few ideas of what to get a boyfriend, son, or husband for Valentine's Day, or what to do together. Please let us know what you do and help us with more ideas :)

  • Ramkitten Feb 27, 2012 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    I gave mine a trip to Machu Picchu ... he just doesn't know it yet. (Well, he knows we're going somewhere and that he'll need his passport, but he doesn't know WHERE we're going and won't until we get to the airport.) I actually paid for the airline tickets on Valentine's day. So for the actual day itself, he just got mushiness from me. That's all I could afford!
  • TheLittleCardShop Feb 8, 2012 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Books would bea number 1 gift. As for me I love chocolates, books, music or a good movie. :)
  • JaguarJulie Jan 31, 2012 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Hello my dear!!! I seriously need to find me a boyfriend this year to celebrate Valentine's Day? Got a line on any desirables???
  • JaguarJulie Feb 25, 2012 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Hey Kathy ... ribbit ribbit ... a repeat!!! Oh dear, I actually took my first steps towards finding a boyfriend for next Valentine's Day ... I called the single neighbor guy. He answered the phone, "who is this?" So, we are on the right track ... rather like planning on having a decent lensrank, like in the top tier maybe, and planning ahead ... about a year in advance.
  • JaguarJulie Jan 31, 2012 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Hello my dear!!! I seriously need to find me a boyfriend this year to celebrate Valentine's Day? Got a line on any desirables???
  • Helenee Apr 22, 2011 @ 8:33 am | delete
    Clever ideas for "guy stuff" - not only for Valentine's day
  • aishu19 Jan 15, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    Its always tough to get the hubby something.I hope these ideas would get me a good one this year.
  • vikksimmons Jan 14, 2011 @ 3:32 pm | delete
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  • kimmanleyort Jan 10, 2011 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Chocolate and dinner are good enough for both of us, but I must say you have come up with some great ideas for those hard to buy for boyfriends. :)
  • venitalynn Jan 8, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    I've never been good with Valentine's Day, objecting to the commercialization of my love for someone. That said, since being with my boyfriend, we've spent two very lovely nights in where he cooked dinner and brought me flowers. That's enough for me. He doesn't get anything until another day on the 21st of March... and I will refrain from telling you what holiday that is, and leave it up to you to Google it. LOL
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