Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend

Useful and fun both work for boyfriends; the gifts that miss are usually generic "for men" bundles. Start from what he does on a free Saturday.

12 ideas to start from

Personalised star map of a date

A print of the night sky on the day you met, married, or they were born.

$25–50sentimental

Letter to open later

A set of sealed letters labelled "open when you're stressed", "open on your birthday" and so on.

Under $20homemade

Hand-drawn map of your story

Mark the places you met, lived and travelled on a custom illustrated map.

$50–100sentimental

Couples' massage or spa evening

An evening of relaxing together, booked for you both.

$100–250experience

Vinyl record of a meaningful album

The album from your first date, their teenage favourite, or the one they keep mentioning.

$25–50sentimental

Breakfast in bed plus a handwritten card

Time and effort beat money; especially for Mother's and Father's Day.

Under $20homemade

Coupon book of favours

Handmade coupons for a breakfast in bed, a movie of their choice or a car wash; cheap and personal.

Under $20homemade

Stargazing night kit

A blanket, flask and a star chart app suggestion for a night under the sky.

$25–50homemade

Leather wallet or card holder

A slim card holder is an everyday upgrade from a bulky old wallet.

$25–50practical

Gaming gift card

When you don't know their library, credit on their platform lets them choose the exact game.

$25–50practical

Weekend trip planned for them

Book the train, the room and one special dinner; they only need to pack.

$100–250experience

Grill tool set or meat thermometer

For the person who runs the barbecue every summer; a thermometer takes the guesswork out.

$25–50practical

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Tips for choosing

  • Upgrade the thing he uses constantly: earbuds, wallet, water bottle, controller.
  • A plan together (escape room, gig, match) doubles as a date.
  • Skip novelty gag gifts unless that is truly your shared humour.

New to this? Our guide to choosing a gift explains why recipients and givers judge gifts differently.

Questions

What is a useful gift for a boyfriend?

A slim card holder, a power bank, a good bottle, or a cast-iron pan if he cooks. Useful gifts get used every day, which keeps you in mind.

What should I get my boyfriend for Valentine's Day?

Pair something small with a plan: a record of your song plus dinner, or a deck of question cards for a night in.