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Boyfriend Valentine Gift Ideas

St. Valentine’s Day Presents for Guys, BFFs, Boy Friends & Husbands

Feb 1, 2008 Janienne Jennrich

Best presents for boyfriends and husbands on St. Valentine's Day. Here are some cool gifts for men for the sweet day of love and affection. Fun date ideas and events too.

Here are a bunch of loving ideas for guys for Valentine's Day Gifts.

Gifts for New Boyfriends or “Just Dating”

No girl wants to scare off a new guy by going overboard with a mushy gift, but she wants to show she cares. Some cool-but-casual gift ideas for new dates are:

  • A cool mini locker filled with various candy bars
  • A CD of his favorite band or something he’s never heard
  • An indoor picnic just for two (put a checkered tablecloth on the floor and pack a picnic basket)
  • A slightly romantic card with a dash of humor
  • A jar full of conversation hearts
  • A big giant Valentine mylar balloon

Valentine’s Day Presents for a Boyfriend or Husband

One can be a little more mushy with a longer term boyfriend or husband. Pick a gift to go with his personality, be it sweet and sensitive, fun and corny, or hopelessly romantic.

  • The classic giant heart-shaped box of chocolates (skip the ones with lace, though)
  • For a boyfriend or husband, gather up a stack of milk chocolate bars, a big bag of marshmallows, and a box of graham crackers, with a couple marshmallow roasting sticks. Make a card to add that says “Every Day I Love You S’More!”
  • Cut out 100 hearts of various colors of paper. Stick them up all over his room, office, car, or garage door. Write conversation heart sayings on some of them (like “Be Mine, Luv U, My Guy, and so on.)
  • For a sensitive boyfriend, a single red rose will touch his heart (chocolate roses are fun too).
  • For a man with a hobby, empty a big heart-shaped chocolate box and fill it with things he’ll love, like DVDs, fishing gear, guitar strings and picks, a journal, computer supplies, art supplies, and more. Add a few chocolates too.
  • Fill his wallet with confetti hearts and hide love notes in his pockets, car, books, or cabinets.

St. Valentine’s Day Date Ideas or Events as Gifts

It’s fun to plan a surprise outing or event for someone special, even if that person is just a good friend. Here are some ideas for romantic, fun, and casual dates for Saint Valentine’s Day and evening.

  • An old standard; take him out to eat at a favorite restaurant. For Valentine’s, go early to beat the big crowds.
  • Splurge and rent a convertible for the night and take a romantic drive. Stop somewhere for something silly, like an ice cream cone.
  • Take him out for a big treat like a banana split. Tell him the treat is Sweets for the Sweet.
  • Join some other couples for a fun group dinner or movie out, or have friends over to watch a “date night” movie that has humor or action for the boys.
  • Plan an old-fashioned homemade candlelight dinner at home.
  • If the budget is big, do something crazy like take a hot air balloon ride, helicopter tour, or flight to a city a couple hours away (just for lunch).
  • Do something whimsical like going to the zoo, a theme park, or a museum. Pack a romantic sack lunch with heart-shaped sandwiches, strawberry tarts, and Valentine candies
  • Go have a romantic portrait taken together.

For more Valentine’s Day holiday activities and ideas, see (More!) Valentines Day Ideas & Gifts for a Boyfriend, Teen Valentine Dance & Party Ideas, and Sweet Love Words: Valentine Quotes.

Find more Valentine ideas at We Love Valentines

A simple heartfelt card is a sweet and simple classic show of affection. Just spending time with a loved one or friend will make Valentine’s Day special.

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Jan 18, 2010 2:22 PM
Guest :
I really found it helpful, thank you! I wanted to do something special this Valentine's because it will be the first one I have celebrated in about 5 years with someone special.
Jan 21, 2010 5:46 PM
Guest :
I like the part about leaving little notes and things around.
Jan 26, 2010 1:25 PM
Guest :
i think it is really helpful...thanks 4 the tips:p
Jan 27, 2010 9:52 PM
Guest :
i think its great, there should be more suggestions up there though.... For like the not soo sensitive guys. My bf cares but doesnt tell or show so how can i plan something for the guy whos not obvoius in showing he cares......??
Jan 28, 2010 1:18 AM
Guest :
Very helpful tips actually. thank you! a bunch of little presents is a great gift. i was actually thinking of doing that
Jan 28, 2010 7:54 AM
Guest :
this is really sweet! my bf and i have been going out for a little over a month now, and i'm kinda stumped on what to do. this helped a lot though XD
Jan 29, 2010 6:47 AM
Guest :
This article was very helpful, thanks a million :)
Jan 30, 2010 9:48 PM
Guest :
This gave me great ideas. Thanks :]
Jan 31, 2010 6:01 AM
Guest :
This article is very helpful. Thank you very much!
Feb 1, 2010 6:58 PM
Guest :
alot of this was very helpful :)
Feb 2, 2010 12:56 AM
Guest :
thanks. i have been going out with my boyfriend for a month now and i was reallly stumped on what to get him, bu tthis helps thanks. <3
Feb 2, 2010 5:01 PM
Guest :
i love the indoor picnnic idea thank you
Feb 3, 2010 6:56 AM
Guest :
very nice, sweet gifts!
Feb 3, 2010 3:21 PM
Janienne Jennrich :
Thank you to all the kind folk who have written such nice things. I am glad you are finding this Valentines Day ideas for a Boyfriend article helpful! Happy Valentine's! Feel free to also add your own G or PG rated ideas!
Feb 3, 2010 5:28 PM
Guest :
i love the ideas on here. very very helpful. thank u :D
Feb 4, 2010 1:56 AM
Guest :
Thanks a lot... The idea of leaving little notes and things around n the idea of cutting the color papaer of heart shape was awesome.... it help me a lot for this Valentine Day.. will b trying out as i m celebrating for the first time wid my love......
Feb 4, 2010 1:59 PM
Guest :
it was really helpful cuz i don't always know what 2 get my bf
Feb 4, 2010 2:01 PM
Guest :
Love the cute ideas.
Another couple are:
1) Write a poem about how much he means to you, or a cute story of a special moment you had together and put it in a bottle. Tie it with a bow and give him a box of chocolates & he'll love it!

2) Make 365 personalized messages for him and wrap them inside those chocolate kisses & hugs.. Tell him he can only eat one every day till next year ;)
Feb 6, 2010 10:18 AM
Guest :
love these ideas! can't wait to use them (:
Feb 6, 2010 12:26 PM
Guest :
very helpful..i like the idea of getting a heart shaped box and filling it with his favorite things
Feb 7, 2010 12:05 PM
Guest :
Well, I did find it very helpful and I realized that all these ideas must've been done before- meaning they must work. I certainly wouldn't have thought of them!
Feb 7, 2010 2:56 PM
Guest :
Thank you so much! This was very helpful!
Feb 8, 2010 12:53 AM
Guest :
Thank you so much for the ideas been with my bf nearly 7 months now but i reckon it hard to get guys stuff for valentines so these ideas we very helpful thanks a bunch :)
xx
Feb 8, 2010 1:52 AM
Guest :
Cool ideas.....just, for a guy, a million hearts everywhere could irritate him....hahaha
Feb 8, 2010 9:25 AM
Guest :
KISS - Keep it simple silly..
Dont over due.. if they love you .. they love you for you.. not for the materialistic things.. Spend time with them.. bake them some cookies and watch a movie... quality time!
Feb 8, 2010 12:05 PM
Guest :
Aww all these ideas are very cute :)
Feb 8, 2010 1:10 PM
Guest :
I found this helpful! I like how there are several different types of ideas for different types of guys, guys with different interests, etc. I like the S'mores one because I love to be outdoors and cooking over a fire is fun. Especially when it's s'mores. I also like the indoor picnic one, since it will probably be too chilly for an outdoor picnic. Great ideas!
Feb 8, 2010 2:09 PM
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Feb 8, 2010 4:03 PM
Guest :
Thanks!
Feb 8, 2010 6:05 PM
Guest :
this helped me out bunches, thank you! me and my bf have been goin out for 5 months now but we'r very serious. this gave me very cute ideas :)
Feb 8, 2010 6:34 PM
Guest :
Thanks so much! this is super helpful..
I was completely brain dead!
:)
Feb 8, 2010 8:52 PM
Guest :
Great ideas! Love the article!
Feb 9, 2010 3:41 PM
Guest :
I loved this article!! I'm a teen so I haven't dated a lot, and never on Valentines Day before, but this relationship is almost at a year.... Well, even with his friends help, I didn't know what to get him but this article really helped a lot! Thanks!
Feb 10, 2010 12:30 AM
Guest :
Tank you........for such nice ideas
Feb 10, 2010 1:16 AM
iraqidinar :
i like it~i would like a try for this
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