What kind of gift should I get for my date? (More than just a date, please read)


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tdb is offline tdb Post #1  June 30,2009, 3:56pm
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So I've been talking to a girl online via IM and phone for a month now. We live in neighboring states, so we understand that once we meet and if we really like each other, the relationship will be long distance. The distance between us is drivable for weekend visits. We've clicked really well on IM and on the phone and have spent countless hours talking to each other. We will be meeting soon and I will be spending a weekend with her in her town. The reason I'm making this post is because I would really like to get a her a gift and give it to her when I see her. If it helps, she can be a girly girl (not a super crazy) and she is in her final year of college. Anyway, I am really struggling for what I can get her that will frankly win me points. Any good ideas? Help me eHarmony dating advice board!
 
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I would be uncomfortable receiving a gift on a first date. Is feels as if the person is trying too hard, or has too few dates.
 
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stevex is offline stevex Post #3  June 30,2009, 4:01pm
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I wouldn't get her a gift. I might give flowers as a nice gesture.
 
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all women like receiving flowers.
 
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I agree that a gift maybe too much. Chocolates or flowers is more than enough.
 
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definitely, flowers
 
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Flowers (something like a bunch of Daisies, Sunflowers or Lilies -- Do Not Get Roses), and maybe a small box of Godiva Chocolates or Godiva Truffles to go with them.

Keep is simple and small.

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A significant gift is way too creepy for a first date. DON'T DO IT!!

Now, if you two have laughed about stuff on the phone like she survives in college off of Cocoa Puffs cereal I'd pick her up a box of it just to be funny....or whatever...you get my drift...something funny, lite, inexpensive just as a gesture that you were listening and paying attention during your long phone calls.
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flowers are very nice.
does she like wine? a nice bottle of wine always melts my heart!
 
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You should do one single pink rose, no candy. Hide it in a plain long bag, like the kind you get fancy wine in.

That will definitely get you brownie points.
 
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