Gift-giving for new relationships?
Should you feel obliged to give a Valentine’s Day gift to someone you just started dating?
Gillian, 33:
No, I wouldn’t go out of my way to get this person anything, and if I did it wouldn’t be anything much. Just a gesture in light of it being Valentine’s Day.
Donna, 44:
I would get him something cheap but nice, something I think he would appreciate. He’s not my man yet, so I’d keep it simple.
Mikey, 36:
I wouldn’t feel obligated to get her anything but I wouldn’t leave her empty-handed on that day. I’d probably get her a rose. After all she is someone I’m interested in.
Tracey, 34:
I don’t see the need for a gift so early in the getting-to-know-you phase. Yes, I think it’s a nice idea to get the person a little something, but nothing major. It makes no sense to spend a bag of money on a man who might not be worth it in the end.
Al, 32:
If she wants to get me something then fine, but I wouldn’t be doing much on that day. Chances are, if I think that she is expecting something I will tell her I’m going to be busy on that day, to avoid the awkwardness of her expectations of a gift.
