Gifts to cheer up your boyfriend

When you are in love and see your partner sad, you will be sad too, especially if you can’t do anything to improve the situation. If your boyfriend has been seeming sad lately, you may be thinking about giving him gifts to make him happier. Buying gifts for guys can sometimes be a little tricky, so we’ve put together a list of great gifts you can give your boyfriend to cheer him up and help him cheer up.

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Sweet love letter

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Write about everything you love about your boyfriend. Putting it in a cute envelope and asking him to open it felt a little more confident. If you like, you can add some stickers on the outside of the envelope and some cute decorations. ^{[1] X Research Source}

You can write a message on a blank piece of paper or pick up a pretty card at the store.
This is a great choice for long distance couples. Who doesn’t love receiving mail!
Or, you can email it to him right away.

Delicious take away

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Buy your boyfriend a meal he likes. Pick something delicious to bring home for him so he can enjoy himself. If you add dessert, even better! ^{[2] X Research Source}

Meals don’t have to be fancy – you can even stop by for a quick snack on the way home.
If you can’t meet your boyfriend in person, you can order food to be delivered to his house.

Homemade pies

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Take some time in the kitchen to make delicious cakes. Give your boyfriend a treat you know he likes, such as a cookie, muffin, or scone to help lift his mood. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

If baking isn’t your thing, you can pick up a few from your local bakery.
If he’s not very sweet, try making bread or croissants instead of cakes.

Warm socks

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Everyone loves the feeling of comfort. Choose the softest foam socks you can find and buy it for your boyfriend to keep his feet warm. You can add a soft blanket or pillow to the gift to make him more comfortable. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

You can also buy him some funny socks with characters from his favorite TV shows or games.

Coffee

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Send your boyfriend money via e-wallet to buy him a coffee. This is a great way to buy a present for your boyfriend if you’re far away or you can’t get to him at the time. Send your boyfriend one or two hundred thousand dong so that he can buy whatever he wants on his way to work or school. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Not everyone is a fan of coffee, so let your boyfriend choose to buy tea or cakes as he likes.

Movie set

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Put some snacks in a pretty basket. Go to your boyfriend’s house, open a movie, pop out candy and popcorn to watch the movie while enjoying. With this movie set, you’ll never have to worry about missing something to sip on! ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You can also grab a few soda cans and put them in the snack basket.
If the two of you are far apart, you can send your boyfriend money using an e-wallet to buy snacks, then watch movies together via streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu.

Letters “Open when…”

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Write down all the things you love about him. Write on the outside of each envelope such sentences as “Open when you are sad”, “Open when you are angry”, “Open when you are not feeling well”. Inside each envelope, you’ll put a note reminding him how much you love him and write anything you think would make him happier. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

How many letters you write is up to you, but usually people write at least 10 messages or more.

Music Playlist

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Give your boyfriend a gift he can listen to forever. Take some time to put together songs that remind you of him on Spotify or YouTube, then send him the link. Your boyfriend can listen to music while driving, doing homework or when he wants to relax. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

You can also choose upbeat songs to make him happier! Avoid sad slow songs as they can make him even sadder.

New books

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A good book can be a great pastime. Visit a bookstore and pick up a book you think he’ll like. If your boyfriend doesn’t like reading very much, send him an audiobook. ^{[9] X Research Source}

You could also pick up a comic book or graphic novel if you think he’d prefer it.
Or, send your boyfriend an e-book he can read on his phone or e-reader.

Interesting games

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If your boyfriend is a gamer, he will love this gift. Find out what game he’s been wanting to buy for him. Be sure to ask him what console he has and which version of the game he likes before buying! ^{[10] X Research Source}

Currently you can buy most games online through consoles, but if you want to surprise him, you can go to the store and buy a hard copy.

Something related to hobbies

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What does your boyfriend like to do in his spare time? Buy something related to his hobby that he has wanted for a long time. It doesn’t have to be something too expensive – just something he loves. ^{[11] X Research Source}

For example, if he likes Dungeons and Dragons, you can buy him a new set of dice.
If he’s into carpentry, buy him a new pair of gloves or goggles.
If your boyfriend loves skateboarding, try buying some new wheels for the skateboard.
If he loves photography, find out if he needs a new lens cap.

Funny gifts

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Make your boyfriend laugh with a fun gift. You can try buying a pet statue of his idol, a puzzle that cannot be assembled, a book of things to do while sitting on the toilet or a toilet light at night. Find an online retailer like Amazon or Etsy to find unique gifts that will make him laugh. ^{[12] X Research Source}

You can also buy a pair of funny socks, a t-shirt or apron with funny phrases, or a printed toilet roll.

Personal care set

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Boys also need to be taken care of. Put in one basket all your personal care products like soaps, lotions, face masks and warm socks. Give your boyfriend a gift basket and spend an evening pampering him with new purchases. ^{[13] X Research Source}

Not all guys like these. Choose a different gift if your guy is not a groomer.

Advice

Let your boyfriend know you’re available to listen if he wants to confide in! This can help cheer him up.

Steps