I don't normally post this kind of stuff but I'm needing some help. My girlfriend and I have our 3 year anniversary at the end of the month and I need some gift suggestions. My track record hasn't been great in the gift department apparently so I want to get something to make up for previous bad gifts. I'm getting her some weathertech floor mats but that's not a gift she wants. I'm looking at pandora charms and stud earrings but I've already gotten those for her before. She's going to be a nurse and photography is a big hobby of hers but I can't afford a $500+ lens while in college and she doesn't really like the generic "I'm going to be a nurse" gift. Any ideas will be much appreciated.

 

I used to be a Medic, I'm sure she would love one of these.

 

Well, since it looks as if your anniversary will occur right around Halloween time, I think a profession-appropriate costume might be a nice addition to any gift you give her:




Plus, as you can clearly see, it would go quite nicely with the gift "Backnblack" mentioned above......

 

I totally suck at gifts too but the pandora is a great idea and it will give you presents for years to come because you just get a charm haha. Does she have any other hobbies? My fiancee is into making cards now and there is a machine out there called the crikut that is like a mini cnc machine but for paper haha

I'm an EMT and I LOVE my Cardiology III Littmann. I would highly suggest one of these if she is going to really peruse the Nurse thing. She will greatly appreciate the better quality of these scopes. If you do go this route be sure to get it engraved as they get stolen quite often and that is a deterrent.

Now that would be an awesome gift to get!

 

I second the stethoscope. Get her something that will remind her of you everyday. I bought my girlfriend a laptop since she is in school everyday. I put our picture of us in Costa Rica on the background. Its the little things that count. Find things she loves to do. Maybe an advanced photography class or some filters for her camera. Heck, tripods would be good too. Other than that, a nice dinner is mandatory.

 

The stethoscope is a good idea but she already has one. She just started her clinical rotation as a student nurse. The Halloween costume would probably be an awkward conversation when her parents asked what I got here haha I will probably get a charm but I don't want it to just be car mats and a charm you know.

 

Let me give you some fatherly advice son, never buy a woman anything that is practical or that she would use to work with. It's about the same as her giving you socks- whoopeee-doo! Splat!. Buy her jewelry and it doesn't have to be expensive. Here's a necklace from Amazon that looks nice and it isn't going to crash the credit card. They have many so consider this an idea.

 

Macys also has some really nice jewelry that is real diamonds and is pretty cheap. That same necklace would probably be $100 bucks there with real diamonds.

And I love practical things! I've asked for socks before but yes it's a no go on practical for the fiancee

 

I bought my lady a card with a heartfelt note and some chocolates for our one year anniversary last week. Jewelry is great too and my wife does like thoughtful gifts as well. Whenever she says she wants something like a movie etc while we're at the store I write it down. She is impressed when I remember those things seeing as I'm a guy who isn't very sentimental. It's the little things that count-she just wants to know you're thinking about her. One of my wife's love languages is gifts. Doesn't have to be extravagant-it's the thought that counts. Try to figure out your wife's/girlfriends love languages it will help you a lot if you use that knowledge to your advantage.

 

Doesn't have to be extravagant-it's the thought that counts.

Just what Alex said...I agree. And this is from a guy that's been married almost 45 yrs.

 

what people, that love you, want more than anything is your time and attention.

nice dinner and a live performance, music, theater, ect. something she likes.
has to be some good local bands or even a night of dinner and dancing.
comedians are ok but my wife dosent like the ones that spend 1 hour telling weiner jokes.

i will take a good time over a good gift anyday.. tell me what you got for Christmas 3 years ago or who won the superbowl 5 years ago with out lookin git up. Now recall a funny night out with friends and tell that story that just never gets old.

i have purchased my wife so much jewelry and 95% sits in a drawer. lets face it $250 jewelry is much to show. my wife has a $5k tennis bracelet that i havent seen on her in 5 years. wedding ring yes, nice watch yes, big studs for her ears yes, everything else will sit.


never get utilitarain gifts. floor matts are a bad bad selection. as are kitchen items.

 

If you're going on three years and haven't gotten her a ring, you're screwed anyway and subject to replacement.

Save your money and go drinking with the guys.

 

Haha signmaster we are both in college right now. Can't afford to spend money on a ring and all that comes with it with the cost of tuition right now. That won't be till after we graduate. And she's put up with me since 9th grade when I'd pick on her so she's pretty much stuck with me now.