Hey guys - what is a gift that you'd love to receive?

Cologne, snacks, toiletries (razor, loufa, etc since sometimes we forget to switch our old ones out), cool looking bracelets/jewelry (not necessarily pricey), maybe random shit like a pocket watch or a keychain that is themed with something he likes (movie/show, sports team, etc)

Some boxers and socks. Can never have enough of those and most guys never buy any unless it's absolutely necessary.

I sort of disagree with all the above answers. I have a razor and don’t need another and wear specific socks and boxers. I don’t need someone buying me stuff I’ll never use.

The skincare products would be an awesome gift to include - I recently have started moisturizing and have several different things. It’s not gay to have nice skin. I think the best gifts are those that you can see benefiting him that he wouldn’t buy on his own. A great example of this is a really nice pair of nail clippers. I got a Japanese pair for Christmas after using the super cheap ones my whole life and they’re a game changer.

I hate clothes for gifts - I have a wardrobe that’s worth several thousand dollars, and if I truly want something, I buy it. Given this, I still wear shirts that are over a decade old. Recently downloaded the Nike app to buy my cousins some stuff and saw that my Nike socks are over 5 years old.

Skincare products, loofah (although those wear out and ideally should be replaced every few months), nail clippers, chapstick, possibly an eye mask for sleeping.

The key imo is to make the gift basket include quality items. Personally, I’d value a nice tube of chapstick over a cheap watch, even if the watch is more $$$

I find cuff bracelets to look nice, clean, and can be worn down or up, imo. You can look into DTC brands like Jaxxon for quality, inexpensive ones!

I always like gifts that create a memory. A cologne you like that he can wear; or a tie from Hermes or Ferragamo that will make him think of you

Full skincare routine box with cologne. Something like one of those boxes you pick up at macys or one of the department stores that have cologne shaving cream moisturizer and shampoo/conditioner in it

Agree with all of the above maybe add in a southwest gift card, depending on how much your spending. If things progress bt you two, that points at a weekend getaway to somewhere fun

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I think your gift basket is taking pretty good shape so far. I'm thinking back to times when women have done this for me and I think I've appreciated the time & effort more than the dollar value of the gift itself. So, to add to your current list, how about something you made? I remember one girl made some cookies for me, another made me a whole birthday cake. And I thought those were incredibly thoughtful and showed care. Is there something you can make/craft to add to your gifts? 

Before I moved in with my gf and we hadnt been together that long we used to still like to spend 3/4 nights a week with each other. We used to prefer going to her place as it was nicer but it was always super tricky during the week cos I'd finish late and then have to go home and grab a clean ironed shirt and pair of chinos for the next day. One day I went back to her place and she'd bought me 4 shirts and a pair of chinos (the exact same brand size I already own) that were all ironed and pressed to keep at her place for weekday nights. Wasn't a massive gesture but it genuinely meant a lot to me 

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Towels with his monogram, Peter Miller polo from his college, nice candle, coffee table book on one of his hobbies, nice kitchen knife if he likes to cook, or a wine subscription if he’s into wine are a few that come to mind

Legos

Autograph of favorite sports player..

cash

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If a girl got me an Enron Values cube, she'd have my undying affection

Why are you giving him gifts? Maybe I'm out of touch but I've never heard of a couple going on dates getting gifts. Always felt like that was relationship thing - bc it sets the tone that HE needs to start getting gifts which could scare him off. curious if anyone else also had this thought here. 

Nice watch, preferably a Rolex 

I’ve always been more of an experiences over things kind of guy. Obviously if he’s working in banking that makes it hard to do things but tickets to a ballgame or something of the like would mean much more to me than any cologne or other items could

What are his hobbies and interests? Start there and come up with things based on that which he'd like. 

If you guys are comfortable, framed photo of you guys for that basket.Even better if you have one from a trip.

If he wears a suit to the office definitely I would include cufflinks in the basket! 

Pizz?

Dating is so expensive…

Lots and lots of sex 

Luxury toiletries - I'm personally a sucker for anything Tom Ford, so if he has a brand he likes that maybe he only splurges on once or twice a year, get him something from there

If he has an interest in something, related to that: watches >> leather watch travel case; golf >> personalised golf balls by his favourite brand; etc.

Does he follow a sports team or like the theatre / certain museums? Tickets always go down well

I can guarantee there's probably something small-ish that he's been wanting to get himself for a little while and just hasn't had the chance yet - I'd suggest probing to find out what this is and, if it's within budget, getting it for him

I'd avoid books - unless you know the person extremely well, it'll likely be something you like, not what they like, yet they'll feel obliged to read it 

Very good comments already, so I'd only add:

Picture of you (both or just you) in a nice (simple, but quality) frame. This one only if you feel you both are in synch and progressing towards a good relationship.

Something he cares about, but could use an upgrade. I got a nice hat from my gf, now wife. She was spot on both that one, and kept me thinking of her every time I wore or saw it.

Quality/care and thought on the present >>> than price or quantity. It's about the detail, that whispers "I like you and am thinking of you, here is something for you to think of me" than yelling "hey here is this expensive Rolex or whatever, because it was the only thing I came closer to my goal".

Good luck, perhaps you can update us what you decided on and his/her reaction.