As the middle of December draws near, the thought of shopping makes college students cringe more than starting a final paper the night before it’s due. Your bank account drains faster than a keg, and your gift-giving list seems to systematically increase with age.
As you peruse the mall and begin this never-ending task, one question recurrently surfaces, what do you purchase for the man you’ve entitled “yours?” Before you think of acting on this impeding thought, it’s imperative to bring up the topic with him, ensuring that you’re both on the same page. Don’t assume he’s getting you a gift, or drop hints. On a regular basis he doesn’t know what you’re thinking, so be blunt and put the ball in his court-it makes the situation much easier.
If gift giving is consensual, keep in mind that shopping for men takes less thought then the decision between apple and berry shave gel. Men appreciate five things in life: cars, television, food, beer and sex, and if the gift incorporates one of these items, he’ll think you’re the best thing that has ever happened to him-yes, it really is that simple.
But, with all things in life, there are rules, especially when it comes to giving a gift to a college male. To begin with, your man does not want anything with your picture on it, unless you’re naked. Avoid scrapbooks or framed pictures because his roommate will either repeatedly remind him what a nice rack you have or, it will become a dartboard every time you piss him off.
Similarly, your man doesn’t want a gift card, unless it’s to the liquor store or a porn shop, and the only way clothing will peak his interest is if it is on you, and in minimal quantity. Lastly, under no circumstances does he want any item sold at the bookstore, especially those bears donning the shirt “Someone from Fairfield loves me!” Sharp shooting was invented for a reason, and this will be his first target.
If previous boyfriends have made comments such as “I really don’t deserve this,” or “God, I hope this never catches fire,” you may want to consult with one of your new beau’s friends on the appropriateness of your gift. Like I said, men are easy to please and if the gift is centered around the five aforementioned principles, I can assure you that you’ll have a very happy man.
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