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Should I send him something simple

39 replies

Melonmango · 11/02/2021 15:25

Abit cringe but only been dating a few months. Most of it is on the phone due to lockdown. But we've found lots of ways to flirt and keep getting to know eachother. He lives local so we should be able to carry on meeting soon.

It's just he's sent me a couple of gifts.

Lush stuff

Perfume.

I am thinking I should send him something kinda simple but not too out there for valentine's. Perhaps his favourite sweets or something. But I just can't decide.

Anyone got any light ideas without pouring too much romance into it. We have exchanged the L word and we are wanting long term stuff together.

What would you do. Tia!

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FinallyHere · 11/02/2021 15:34

I don't do cards but usually send / give a small but lovely box of chocolates, just one op two chocolates so not too expensive.

Just to test him, though I would put done effort into separately sending him an anonymous card, just to see what he says about it. Does he mention in, boast about it. Useful info.

Get a friend or stranger to address it so he doesn't ever connect it to you.

Melonmango · 11/02/2021 15:40

Ahhh kinda like that idea. I think I might send a card without my name. Love it! Do you think he will like that after 4 months?

I was just looking at the me to you bears and I'm like aghh do i?

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jamiedoger · 11/02/2021 21:01

Not the me to you bears !!!

How about some craft beers or ciders ? And nibbles?

superram · 11/02/2021 21:02

Not a bear, nice booze, treats would be nice.

dillydallydollydaydream7 · 11/02/2021 21:10

Was just thinking beers - have a look at notonthehighstreet, they usually have some nice gifts

JustAnotherOldMan · 11/02/2021 21:11

Craft beer set or spirits gift set, depending on what he likes

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 11/02/2021 21:13

Why suggest playing mind games with anonymous cards? Grow up, pp...

londongirl12 · 11/02/2021 21:13

Agree, don't send the bear! Far too cheesy.
Agree with the alcohol route if that's what he likes. A fun pick and mix box set. Nothing too serious

Ultimateblends · 11/02/2021 21:16

NO BEARS!

snacks, alcohol (if he drinks), SOME IOU cards for when you can get together wink-wink, a "movie night box" - a dvd of a film you would both like to see.... you could watch it "together" using zoom or whatever, like a date night?

Probably terrible, cheesy suggestions, but thats my two pennies worth! Grin

Happycat1212 · 11/02/2021 21:21

Yes agree no bears, I use to love them when I was a teen but not something I would buy now for anyone!

Don’t do the card thing either, I wouldn’t mention that in a new relationship so if he doesn’t you're going to be immediately paranoid!

Premiumcatty · 11/02/2021 21:23

Send a card, but make it obvious who it's from without writing a name. And include the IOUs PP mentioned

XiCi · 11/02/2021 21:26

Yes nice booze and little box of food treats would be good.
An anonymous card as some sort of test is a pathetic idea. Why do people feel the need for such stupid mind games

Tigertigertigertiger · 11/02/2021 21:37

Anonymous cards to test him ?
Don’t be ridiculous

Thatwentbadly · 11/02/2021 21:43

Definitely not a cuddle toy or a test card. I would buy him something that shows you have listened to what he is interested - a book, food or something else which reflects what he would like.

SavoyCabbage · 11/02/2021 21:47

*Just to test him, though I would put done effort into separately sending him an anonymous card, just to see what he says about it. Does he mention in, boast about it. Useful info.

Get a friend or stranger to address it so he doesn't ever connect it to you.*
Don't be daft.

pisspants · 11/02/2021 21:51

I'm sending my man a menu for a local (nice) brunch cafe on Saturday eve so I can click and collect it and drop it to him Sunday morning.
There are some local cafes doing treat boxes which they deliver, if you are on FB maybe check out your local pages to see if there is anything like that going on round you?

Highwoman · 11/02/2021 21:57

Having recently made a t*t of myself sending a guy who said he lived me sweet, thoughtful gifts, I think it's unlikely I will ever send anyone anything again!!
Meh!

Highwoman · 11/02/2021 21:57

loved

Aquamarine1029 · 11/02/2021 22:00

I would send him his favorite takeaway on Valentines night, and you could get one yourself and have a candlelight Zoom dinner.

ThrowItOnMe · 11/02/2021 23:32

@FinallyHere

I don't do cards but usually send / give a small but lovely box of chocolates, just one op two chocolates so not too expensive.

Just to test him, though I would put done effort into separately sending him an anonymous card, just to see what he says about it. Does he mention in, boast about it. Useful info.

Get a friend or stranger to address it so he doesn't ever connect it to you.

What are you, 12?
Iamthewombat · 11/02/2021 23:46

NOT THE BEARS. PLEASE, NOT THE BEARS.

Have we convinced you yet to swerve the bears? You will terrify him.

Figgyboa · 12/02/2021 00:46

@Tigertigertigertiger

Anonymous cards to test him ? Don’t be ridiculous
Agreed.....so childish.
FeckTheMagicDragon · 12/02/2021 00:50

My husband once sent me a cheese hamper. I loved it, perfect (for me).
It showed me he’d listened to me and knew what I liked.

MaLarkinn · 12/02/2021 01:16

Anonymous card, why.

Don't do that for fuck sake.

Send him something he'd like and say it's from you.

YouAintKingDingALing · 12/02/2021 01:44

Beribboned book??

Grin