Amount of Money to Spend on Boyfriend's Parents
@anotherxidentity (1434)
United States
December 22, 2009 12:52am CST
So I've been in a relationship since March and since then my boyfriend's parents have become fairly close to me. I'm really the only girl he's bought home and his mom is finally glad to have another female in the household. Because of that so far they've celebrated my birthday by giving me gifts and now are expecting to exchange gifts for christmas.
My parents are doing the same for my boyfriend and for them they're looking at only spending about $25 on him. It's a tight Christmas to begin with plus for them they think its the thought that counts and its what they would spend on a family friend to begin with.
My boyfriend doesn't know how much his mother is planning on spending on me, and neither do I so what amount should I look at when trying to figure out what to get her. Also what are some ideas. I want something that is worthwhile and useful but I also don't want anything too clique that seems like I didn't really think about it.
Thanks!!!
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4 responses
@raynejasper (2322)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
..hi.. you try to observe your boyfriend's mother and see her favorite stuffs.. maybe a dress, a shoes or anything that you can see she values more.. consider also her favorite color.. the amount really doesn't matter as long your intention of giving gift to her is pure and clean.. whatever you'll give her, I believe she will be grateful even if it's not an expensive one.. just be yourself and don't be too conscious of your gift to her.. just be happy.. you are very lucky to meet your boyfriend's family.. and you are very lucky to have a boyfriend like him.. that is one of the major consideration when getting into a relationship.. It's good fr you that you are easily welcomed by your bf's family.. have a merry christmas and prosperous new year..
@anotherxidentity (1434)
• United States
22 Dec 09
I'm quite grateful that I've gotten along with his family so well. Before in the past its been quite hard for me especially due to the fact that I'm an atheist and I'm not planning on having kids so its one or the other that gets the parents riled up - especially the mothers - and then I'm the worse girl possible for their son to be dating.
Merry Christmas to you! Only a few more days :)
@maezee (41988)
• United States
22 Dec 09
You could always ask your boyfriend. I would say not to splurge, because who has all that extra money this time of year? I'm sure if they like you, they'll appreciate whatever you get them. I would say not more than about $30 on them. That seems to be a good amount. But if in doubt, why not ask your boyfriend? Maybe he can help us out.
@anotherxidentity (1434)
• United States
22 Dec 09
I've tried asking him for gift suggestions and he's completely stumped. He was stumped until sometime today about what to get me and he's having issues trying to figure something out for his parents at the moment. Right now I'm trying to convince him that it's better for us just to give them a gift combined therefore it can be nicer and also it saves us both the hassle.
@xannebull (1793)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
The only person that could help you think about giving gifts to them is your boyfriend, since he knows what things that could make her mother happy, it's not important to give on expensive gifts as long as it comes from the heart , it's just okay.
