You could always tell him that you give him your heart - but that he can play with the packaging if he wants. ;)more

Here are 10 gift ideas for men for Valentine's day http://datedaily.com/dating/for-her-only/valentines-gifts-for-men/ It's not how much you spend; it's how you make him feel that matters. more

http://www.leftos.com/opinion/view/461 It's inexpensive so you can get something else that he wants to go with it. It has part of the gift that he can keep (the box and love notes) part that he can eat (the chocolate) and it has the "made by me" element which is perfect for valentines. Overall though, when it comes to gifts, I would choose one thing that's sentimental and one thing that he really wants. Again, this doesn't have to be expensive. You could even do something like buying chocolate body paint, strawberries and whipped cream, and giving them to him in a box that he opens. The gifts are not the gifts, it's what you do with them that counts. Keep that in mind, because a lot of things don't last - but memories do. Make some memories this valentines. That's my advice at least.more

Get something that turns YOU on... guarantee she'll love it because she'll love the look you give her. PS: no, lace is not comfy...certainly not my first choice in fabric HOWEVER, bear in mind that the length of time she'll wear it is um, MAYBE 10 minutes....more

You can always get her a gift card and go shopping together sometime if you're really concerned about getting something that fits well (though that might spoil the idea of having her try it on for you on that holiday). I love to dress up, but I wouldn't trust my boyfriend to buy something for me unless I had already given him pretty specific directions. There is nothing that makes me feel uglier than trying on lingerie that doesn't fit well and makes me look bad. If my boyfriend had just given it to me as a gift and he was anxiously waiting for me to model it for him, I would not be feeling very sexy. I relate this to emphasize how important it is that you get something that fits her before you expect her to wear it for you. Sexpert's suggestion was a good one for something that is definitely going to fit: a loose-fitting, sheer sort of garment with straps at the top and a matching pair of panties are a pretty good bet. You might consider signing up for a couple lingerie catalogs or browsing a website together so you can get an idea of what you both like. She might see things that she doesn't usually wear but would like to try. Lace can be very comfy or very uncomfortable. It totally depends on the material and the quality. Keep in mind, though, that there are plenty of expensive pieces of lingerie that are also poorly made. Herroom.com might be a good place to look. If you're looking for fit, try something that is supposed to be loose or has some stretch to it. And natural fibers tend to be much more comfy. You're going to see a lot of polyester, and if you want her to wear it for more than a few minutes, you'd be better off skipping it. Mary Green makes some silk boyshorts trimmed with lace that are going to be flattering on pretty much anybody. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a comfy but sexy pair of quality panties that she can wear out of the house.more

the first thing you need to keep in mind is that the sales people are your friends. get the size info from your girl and then ask what they have in her size. I'm a bigger girl, so I like stretchy things, since I can sleep in them comfortably. I have odd proportions so its easier to find something that fits that has a little bit of elasticity so it stretches were it needs to, and hugs where it looks good. So ask yourself, what is the purpose of this garment? Is it something that she wears only for you? Or is it something that you want her to wear on a daily basis? So in essence, is it practical or for play? If it's for play, then she's not going to wear it for all that long, so wear whatever you feel will flatter her figure (ie: show off what she likes, and hides what she doesn't like). If it is something practical, I suggest maybe a teddy to wear to bed. Teddies are easier to size, and you can choose a nice soft fabric that she can sleep in (you can say something cheesy, like she can sleep in it when your arms aren't available). I will make another post on another cool valentine's day gift, so keep a look out.more

I'm afraid to say that the worst presents I've received from partners are the ones that seem like they're just going through the motions instead of thinking about who I am and buying something related to my interests. I once received a small "precious moments" box with my birthstone on it decorated with those cheesy children (I think it was a little boy kissing a little girl). Another bad one was a Disney music box with the castle and mickey on it that played "it's a small world". These boyfriends should have known me well enough to know that Disney movies and cutesy little children are not things that make me happy. They were really nice gifts that obviously cost the guys a bit of money, but they're collecting dust on a shelf somewhere and I had to pretend to like them to be gracious. They weren't things I would have been able to return. My moral of the story is that just giving someone a gift they "should like because they're a girl and girls like ____" is probably a bad move. Just because you spent money on it doesn't mean they're going to like it. Think about the person and give them something you know they'll like. It's a lot better than just going through the motions and plopping down the money on something pricey and thoughtless. Or if you're going to do that, at least make sure to include a gift receipt. more

Things that exes gave me that were simply cheesy romantic gifts like teddy bears, I kept, but I put into storage with my other stuffed animals (I already keep way too much stuff) or just tossed. Jewellery I kept, but never wear. I'm hoping I can hawk it someday and make some cash if I ever need some quick. You never know. I had a couple polaroids of an ex but I couldn't bring myself to throw them out, so I just hid them in between two books on my bookshelf I was guaranteed never to grab just for fun (Crime and Punishment and the Origin of Species). Then we got back together and I got to put the one of his ass back into my masturbation material. more

I defiantly keep them, reasons follow: First, they are gifts. I have no obligation to the giver. There ought not be any quid pro quo when it comes giving. I appreciate when someone gives me something as a symbol of how they feel about me at that point in time. Second and leading directly out of the last sentence, gifts are a representation of how someone felt about me at the time of the giving. So if it is something that I received during a good part of the relationship I don't intend on throwing it. I try hard not to let a bad breakup poison all of my memories of someone.more

Friggin' learn to knit. It's easy to do and is super cheap (unless you're importing yarn from the moon or something like that). Just...don't give your first scarf to someone. That might not help you out this shopping season, but you can make it a goal for next year. Also dudes who know how to knit get all the ladies. Well, all the ladies that the cellists didn't get.more

Haha, I actually love gift cards. Very genuinely. I don't care how much they're for, if somebody knows me well enough to give me a gift card, it makes me so happy. And that's all because I genuinely love shopping. I know some of you are groaning right now because I'm perpetuating anti-feminist stereotypes or I've bought into the consumerist society, but shush for a moment and hear me out. It's been scientifically proven that lots of people experience actual endorphin highs after purchasing things they enjoy. I'm on a tight budget since I just graduated college, but I enjoy the simple things like when I run out of shampoo and go to Walgreens (drug store for anybody from some place without Walgreens) and pick out a new shampoo. I like comparing them, figuring out what the biggest bang for my buck is, checking out the different ideas people have to put on the market... I really genuinely enjoy shopping. Some people do. There's a big stereotype against gift cards because people think it means you've put less thought into it, but there are people for whom it shows a lot of thought. Basically, I wish people wouldn't just dismiss gift cards out of hand. Because last year I would have so enjoyed a gift card to DSW WAAAAY more than the socks my stepmother bought for me there. Just sayin'. Now that the rant is over, my second favorite present is a homemade one. Do either of you have any creative hobbies? How about some special memories that you could commemorate in some way?more

I like things that are personalized. Do you have any inside jokes with these people? Did you two share an experience together, or a passion together that you want to celebrate? For example, my friend (who I hope isn't reading this... go away Mentula) posts funny pictures, including funny pictures of animals. She is also a huge animal/dog lover. So I got her a book called FU Penguin (based off of the blog). It's exactly her humour, and relates to something that she is well known for. Think of what that person is well known for, or spends a lot of time doing. What is their sense of humour? Do they have a favourite movie or tv show? I work at Hallmark, so I know we have awesome Christmas ornaments from old TV shows and video games. You can also give a donation to charity in their name. If the person you are giving to is particularly socially active, or passionate about certain causes, you can donate to a charity on their behalf. This is also great for people who say "I don't want anything for Christmas". And of course, it's also tax deductible most of the time, so they even get a tax credit back. I could say more, but I'll let some other people chime in.more

I totally kept them. A Hard Rock cafe t-shirt - rare A Hilfiger jacket - expensive Those were things I wanted for myself. Not things I hold on to for sentimental value. Of course, I never told my wife who they were from. That would be suicide. On the other hand, I threw away pictures of old girlfriends. I didn't want to seem like I was hanging on to old relationships. I also threw away mix tapes and things that had too much sentimental value. Bottom line, if it has sentimental value, you might be holding on to the relationship and not the item. Just my thoughts. more

I keep it. I figure that that person took time and often money to get me something that they felt that I would enjoy, and most of the time I feel the best way to honour that is to keep it. After all, when I give a gift, I want it to be forever, not just for as long as the person likes me. I've gotten some pretty expensive gifts, and I would feel that much worse to give them away or get rid of them. Someone once got me a hockey jersey with my name and favourite number. They spent months getting it together, ordering it, sending it away to get it personalized. It doesn't matter that we broke up, that's something special that I want to treasure. I also don't mind if my current partners have gifts left over from their exes. I almost like it better, because it means when we split, (if we split) they will be more likely to keep those things that I took the time to make/buy/pick out. So when I saw that my bf had a little devil stuffed bear on the shelf over his bed, I knew it was a gift from his ex, and I appreciated it. And if I really disliked the person, and we didn't end on good terms, i would go with scarlette and say spoils of war, and keep it out of spite. Either way I'm keeping it. Unless that was what they wanted, and then i throw it back in their face (or not accept break up gifts).more

my sister has that problem, she has two huge teddy bears with hearts on them and they are from failed relationships and waste space/collect dust in her room. she is not one to be waste full and didn't want to toss them so she took me up on the suggestion to give them to a charity, ie: toy mountain or salvation army (if they take plushies). as a guy i don't really have that issue with gifts that i feel i need to toss. i have a necklace from an ex with her name on it which i wore for close to eight months and i still have it in a jewelry box which i still sometimes look at to say 'yeah, that was some fun times' but never in front of the gf or the ex but for myself. my rule of thumb is if it is too big, useless, ugly, or from a bad relationship toss it. if it collects dust and wastes space toss it. if it is a small momento and is still functional or a nice keepsake put it in a box somewhere and keep it... but then again i am sort of a pack rat... i hate throwing things out.more