I talked about this in a previous post, but I feel that I didn’t go into too much detail about WHAT to buy her.  Here is a list that I came up with:

Roses

               This is the probably the most common and easiest to decide on for most men.  However, roses can also be one of the most expensive gifts if you buy them regularly.  I would save these for special occasions like Valentines Day.

Flowers

               Instead of spending a ton of money on roses, you can always surprise her with something out of the ordinary.  When not shopping for roses, you can find other flowers in the same store for a lot less than you would have spent.

Jewelry

               This should be an entire post on its own (and it probably will be).  For now I would just like to give you a few pointers.  When shopping for jewelry for a woman, you have to have a price in mind.  Jewelry stores know that men don’t know a whole lot about the stuff and they take full advantage of it.  They even advertise directly to you on a regular basis.  The reps you speak with when shopping around will even have, “something in mind,” when you are looking for the first time.  Most of the time, they will talk you into buying that something. 

               Your best bet is to have something in mind before you go out to the stores.  Find out her favorite color.  See if she has a preference in jewelry already- necklaces, rings, etc…

There you have it, three things that you can buy for her with either a little or a lot of money. 

When is the Right Time to buy something for Someone You are Dating?

The best time to buys something for someone you have been dating depends on how serious the relationship is.  If you have been dating for 2 weeks and feel you are really getting to know her, you can take her out to lunch, but don’t go over board yet.  After a month, most women realize they have been with you this long and believe it is special.  Buying her flowers is not out of line with where you are at now and she would definitely like them.

When is the Wrong time to Buy her something?

If you just met her and want to get her something, I would wait.  Unless you left a lasting impression and have a surefire way of giving her flowers or having them delivered, most women will think you are a little to close to soon.  It all comes down to knowing if and when she knows you and likes you.  When you know this, just follow your gut instinct and you cannot go wrong.

When should I Buy for Someone I have been with for a Long time?

All to often we forget to buy gifts for someone we have been dating because we feel that the, “probationary,” period is over.  Most women feel neglected when they see their friend with a new boy friend giving her flowers every month.  You don’t have to go over board, but you can at least show you care every once and awhile- buy her lunch, give her a rose, make her dinner.