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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| I need some help | 6/1/2011 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: Irene, My name is Nicolette, and I would really like to give a gift to my boyfriend, John. I'm 23, ... A: You must have thought about a CD / book etc on swing dancing / music. Maybe tickets to a swing show? ... | ||
| what to gift my bf on our first meet..?? | 5/4/2011 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: I'm gonna meet my boyfriend for the first time (as our relationship started through a networking ... A: I'm sorry this comes late. I wasn't well and could not answer earlier. You should not bring him ... | ||
| Gift ideas | 2/13/2011 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: I was planning something for my boyfriend for valentines day, something I knew no one else cold get ... A: Don't listen to those voices saying creativity is cheap. This is not true at all! Creativity is ... | ||
| Valentine's day present | 1/27/2011 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: I'm currently seeing an older guy (32 to my 25) and he's a single father. We aren't exactly ... A: I think your idea is wonderful. Whenever you have a specific idea for a gift it usually turns out to ... | ||
| Present | 1/13/2011 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: I am 18 and my boyfriend will be turning 20 on his birthday, we are from England. We have been ... A: One thing comes immediately to mind. Subscribe him to a magazine on downhill biking or drum n bass ... | ||
| best friend gift ideas | 1/8/2011 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: I am looking for a list of unique birthday gifts for my bestfriend. I can draw really well but i ... A: OK, Joe. I too appreciate gifts that are made for me rather than bought :) Since you are an artist ... | ||
| what to get my boyfriend for christmas | 12/1/2010 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: my name is Adara, and I'm trying to think of a good Christmas present for my boyfriend. We haven't ... A: Shopping for guys is not easy, but I liked your idea of giving him a picture of both of you ... | ||
| Help with Christmas Presents | 11/27/2010 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for about two weeks now, and I have no idea what to get him ... A: You are right to be confused, since two weeks is a short time, even if he has met your parents (I ... | ||
| boyfriend xmas present ideas?? | 11/25/2010 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: Heyy there :) So, me and my boyfriend are 14, and we havent been going out long (by xmas it will ... A: Your idea of making brownies or cookies is great and you can add it to any other gift. Here are ... | ||
| Christmas Present for dad | 11/22/2010 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: I"m really at a stand still and he''s no help either lol. Well my dad loves to do wood working but ... A: I was touched by your deep desire to get your dad something special. And you DON'T need a lot of ... | ||
| First Christmas married | 11/5/2010 | Dating Coach Irene |
| Q: My husband and I just got married in October and it will be our first Christmas married this year. I ... A: You can decide to take an afternoon and look for ideas in stores and magazines. Just take your time ... | ||
| good gift | 8/9/2009 | Suzanne Daykin |
| Q: i haven't seen my girlfriend in a while, with both of us traveling a lot over the past month and a ... A: It would be good to get her something from everywhere you have been and it doesn't have to be ... | ||
| boyfriend's birthday | 8/7/2009 | Suzanne Daykin |
| Q: we're sophomores in college and i feel like he has just about everything! he says that giving ... A: Think about what you enjoy doing together and plan a fun filled day where you treat him to lots of ... | ||
| Advice picking out anniversary gift for husband. | 7/9/2009 | Suzanne Daykin |
| Q: It is our 4 year wedding anniversary in Sept and I am at a complete loss for what to get my husband. ... A: Your 4th wedding anniversary is traditionally silk or linen ... | ||
| Birthday gift for girlfriend. | 4/6/2009 | Suzanne Daykin |
| Q: She'll be 23 and I'm stumped on what to get her I was thinking some flowers and something else but I ... A: Rather than buy her a gift why not take her out for a surprise day that involves everything she ... | ||
| Gift ideas for my husband | 3/6/2009 | Suzanne Daykin |
| Q: My husband's 28th b-day is coming in about a month and I am at a loss for a gift. I dont have much ... A: Husband's can be tricky - they say they don't want anything but would be devastated if that is what ... | ||
| He's getting a gift for me... | 11/29/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: Bee, A little background: I have been dating this guy for three years. We met sophomore year of high ... A: I think it would be nice to get him something. I'm not sure if expenses are really a problem for you ... | ||
| Gift Question | 9/17/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: So, it will be the gf's bday in a bit and we will have been dating for two months. what is an ... A: Well just for a two month thing then you don't want to go all out since you want to save some better ... | ||
| the right gift | 8/17/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: I want sumthing to make her feel special and i dont want her to get a wrong message can you help me? A: The best thing to do is to just give her a small bouquet of flowers. Please keep it simple, anything ... | ||
| gift ideas | 8/12/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: my girlfriend and i have been together a wonderful 6 months now and all is great it is her 20th ... A: You can buy her a pretty necklace... those are around $50 or so. You could treat her and take her ... | ||
| one month anniversery | 7/26/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: i have a boyfriend our one month anniversary is sunday he is 15 i am 12 i have no clue what to get ... A: It is just a one month anniversary so keep it very simple. The more important anniversaries are the ... | ||
| something a bit more.... | 7/19/2008 | Butterfly |
| Q: My three month anniversary is coming up in a week and I made a little drum with the I Love (His ... A: Your gift for your three month anniversary sounds so thoughtful! If he does not like sweets, then ... | ||
| Wedding gift | 7/16/2008 | Butterfly |
| Q: My BF is trying to think of a wedding gift for his daughter. He considered a hammock as she had ... A: I do not know where you live and how much your boyfriend earns, but a hammock seems a bit poor gift ... | ||
| Gift for my luv | 7/2/2008 | Butterfly |
| Q: ..I'm 21.My love bday is in 10 days.He would turn 23 now.We are in serious relationship since 2 ... A: a gift that incorporates your time and creativity is one of the gifts guys very much appreciate, ... | ||
| Six months | 6/11/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: Hei, umm I was wondering if you could help me a bit here :) umm, in about a week or so (20. june) my ... A: Well I have little ideas on what to get him that is related to downhill biking, but giving him a ... | ||
| boyfriend for 3 months anniversary | 4/15/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: Hey Melissa, my boyfriend and I have been dating for three months and our anniversary is coming ... A: Well if you guys have only been dating for 3 months, then definitely don't do anything expensive or ... | ||
| ex | 3/23/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: melissa, its jim again, with the girlfriend who left me. i know you have a lot of emails, but this ... A: 1. Yes to a certain extent, but not really. I mean you couldn't figure out why she didn't think that ... | ||
| ex | 3/22/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: melissa, its jim again, with the girlfriend who left me. i know you have a lot of emails, but this ... A: Yes, I feel that she would have given it another shot. But listen to me... when I say that... I mean ... | ||
| ex | 3/19/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: melissa, its jim again, with the girlfriend who left me. i know you have a lot of emails, but this ... A: 1. Honestly I do not feel the family thing really made a difference. It's clear that she was already ... | ||
| long distance six month anniversary | 3/14/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: I'm with a great guy that I'm in love with. Our six month anniversary is coming up in April, and I ... A: Well I can't look up stuff for you to do there since I know nothing about the city and I would never ... | ||
| ex | 3/10/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: my girlfriend and i had been dating for 2 months. were both 25. our birthdays were on back to back ... A: First of all whenever a break up occurs it is almost never for a reason as superficial as gifts. ... | ||
| The Ideal Valentine's Day Gift | 2/7/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: My girlfriend and I will have been dating about 4 months once Valentine's Day rolls around. I would ... A: Well since it has only been 4 months I wouldn't recommend you to get anything too nice or too ... | ||
| boyfriend birthday and valentines day problems! | 2/2/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: So my boyfriend and i have been officially together for about a month now.. and his birthday is the ... A: Yes, do not ever spend that much on someone you have only been dating for a month. The reason why is ... | ||
| Right or Wrong | 1/29/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: Burton, I don't really have a question more of a needed opinion. I'm 20 years old and my "" ... A: Yeah... you made a big mistake by buying her all those gifts this soon in the relationship. It is ... | ||
| Special Gift | 1/19/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: My ex boyfriend and I just went through a pretty rough break up a month ago (for two months before ... A: Well first of all, I think you sent me a similar question awhile ago. I am an expert in a few ... | ||
| what can i buy him | 1/9/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: okay two years ago i had a real nice boyfriend we only lasted for 2 weeks but liked eachother for ... A: Well I think you shouldn't get him anything too sentimental at this point because it might not mean ... | ||
| Need Some Help | 1/7/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: So my girlfriend and I are coming up on our 6 month anniversary and I'm trying to figure out ... A: Yeah, if you are good at writing poems then go ahead and write her something nice. Maybe you could ... | ||
| Bf of 3 months xmas and birthday | 1/2/2008 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: I am 20 and my Bf of 3 months is 23. His birthday was a week before christmas and I was so confused ... A: Honestly I think you should keep it simple. It's only a relationship of 3 months you don't want to ... | ||
| one year anniversary | 12/30/2007 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: My one year anniversary with my boyfriend is on Janurary 1st. We are both 19 and been through way ... A: Well since it is January 1st as I'm writing this you probably wont get this in time. I apologize for ... | ||
| Confused | 12/13/2007 | Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) |
| Q: I kinda have a problem. There's this girl I know and I really want to get her a gift before school ... A: I hope you meant next friday since Friday is tomorrow and you sent this to me really later. Just ... | ||
How to Get a Gift for a Loved One
Answers by Expert:
Dating Coach Irene
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I AM NOT TAKING QUESTIONS ON THIS SUBJECT ANYMORE! Are you looking for a gift idea for a boyfriend / girlfriend? Or perhaps for a family member or friend? Gifts are a wonderful token of appreciation, and as such they don't necessarily need to be expensive. Tell me the occasion, your budget, and what you like about the person this gift is for, and I will give you some great gift ideas. For more info check www.TheSingleOption.com
Experience
In the course of my work, I also organize gift workshops for singles. I teach how to access our pool of creativity and resources, and use our imagination to come out with original ideas for gifts. I believe giving enriches: we need to constantly think who we can give a gift to make OUR life richer.
Education/Credentials
BA in English and French
Courses in psychology
Past/Present Clients
Feedback from happy clients are available on my web site at www.CanadianSingles.com
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