It must be a universal girlfriend experience to not know what to give your guy on Valentine's. Unlike us, they don't send not-so-subtle hints about what they want. May they be flowers, makeup, perfume, or just a day he planned out, it's not difficult to know we're thinking about it. But our boyfies deserve more than a little love this Valentine's too. In case you needed a little help, we got you, sis.
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Valentine's Gift Ideas For Your Boyfriend, Based On Their Love Language
The most important thing you need to know is your boyfriend's love language. "To be loved is to be seen," as they say. So, the perfect gift would be something aligned with their love language. ICYDK, there are five love languages in total. These are: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. They would surely appreciate it more if you gave them a gift that corresponds to their love language. It's not about the price, but the thought that counts more.
Words of Affirmation
A simple compliment or kind words can go a long way for someone who has words of affirmation as their love language. For Valentine's Day, maybe you can prepare a little DIY gift. Perhaps you can place little sticky notes with reassuring words on their belongings. You can even make it an activity by placing them all over for them to find. You can also send them a meal with a gentle reminder or handwritten letter for them to take it slow and not forget to eat. This may seem simple, but it'll mean a lot for someone who values words of affirmation.
Quality Time
In this day and age where WFH or hybrid work has become a new norm, sometimes the line between work and life gets blurry. Oftentimes, we merge spending time with our loved ones with doing tasks for our job, like when we co-work (or co-study) in the hopes of staying productive. This Valentine's, spending intentional and undistracted time with your beau might be something you can do.
While it may be hard not to check on that Teams notification or you may flinch a little when you hear that Viber ringtone, giving your undivided to your boo will surely be something they appreciate. And the date doesn't even have to be something grand or somewhere far. While it would be exciting to go on an out-of-town drive, you can just simply have a simple day at the mall or watch a sunrise (or sunset if you're not an early bird) on DND.
Physical Touch
Okay, just to be clear, physical touch doesn't always need to mean something intimate immediately. If you're just not there yet, it's completely okay. A heartfelt hug, a little holding hands action, or even simply allowing them to kiss you on the forehead will mean a lot to your partner, especially if they respect your pace (which they should). But, if you're comfortable with doing the spicy, then just be 100% sure you're doing it safe and with consent from both parties!
Acts of Service
Even something as simple as running errands together means a lot to someone whose love language is acts of service. But this Valentine's, for a little something special, you can plan a spa date with your boyfriend. Just to help alleviate their stress from work (or school) as well.
Receiving Gifts
Now, this is where you can go ham with your purchases. If your boyfriend's love language is receiving gifts, try to think of something he needs or would often use. It could be perfume, so he could remember you with each spritz (if you want our reco—Zara has really good ones!). It could also be a game he's been wanting to buy.
Maybe he's into collecting watches, which is another thing you could look into. Daniel Wellington has collections for him and for couples (if you're into that matchy look) that are perf.
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