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Topic: Presents
Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Wed 01/08/20 01:58 PM
First date... I will show up and be present... right up until she gets her phone out to text others then I will not be present and she will be left alone... But.... presents?

Cosmic Charlie Joined Tue 08/20/19 Posts: 1315	Wed 01/08/20 02:18 PM
Real gifts... no time-frame, it depends on the depth of the connection. I've had gifts on a first date (meet & greet), but that's like a box of good bonbons, a crystal etc. So small tokens of appreciation. I've done the same too. I'm very much a giver, for me it's something I have to control a bit. In other words, there have been occasions where I gave too much too soon. I agree... no time-frame. It wouldn't bother me if he brought a box of good chocolates or flowers on the first date, it's sweet and I'd appreciate his gesture. I believe it depends on the connection you have, how comfortable you are doing so, and how comfortable your date is receiving them. Small tokens early on would give you an indication of whether they are receptive to it or not. I like giving gifts as much as I like receiving them, perhaps even a little more.

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21258	Wed 01/08/20 02:26 PM
It's always nice, to be given a ruby red ring on the first date.

Unknow Joined Wed 06/27/18 Posts: 101536	Wed 01/08/20 02:41 PM
Real gifts... no time-frame, it depends on the depth of the connection. I've had gifts on a first date (meet & greet), but that's like a box of good bonbons, a crystal etc. So small tokens of appreciation. I've done the same too. I'm very much a giver, for me it's something I have to control a bit. In other words, there have been occasions where I gave too much too soon. I agree... no time-frame. It wouldn't bother me if he brought a box of good chocolates or flowers on the first date, it's sweet and I'd appreciate his gesture. I believe it depends on the connection you have, how comfortable you are doing so, and how comfortable your date is receiving them. Small tokens early on would give you an indication of whether they are receptive to it or not. I like giving gifts as much as I like receiving them, perhaps even a little more.

Tom4Uhere Joined Sat 12/17/16 Posts: 16240	Wed 01/08/20 02:50 PM
I give presents whenever I damn well feel like it.

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Wed 01/08/20 04:31 PM
I give presents whenever I damn well feel like it. First date?

Tom4Uhere Joined Sat 12/17/16 Posts: 16240	Wed 01/08/20 04:36 PM
Depends on how I feel at the time. I am a natural. Expecting me to do anything according to status quo is a mistake. By the first 'date' she will know this. So, if I give a gift on the first date, she has certainly made an impression on me. Not Very Likely.

Ladywind7 Joined Sun 04/08/12 Posts: 7833	Wed 01/08/20 04:40 PM
It's always nice, to be given a ruby red ring on the first date. I am discussing little gifts, playful, humorous, a flower, flowers, nothing huge like a ring.

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21258	Wed 01/08/20 05:02 PM
It's always nice, to be given a ruby red ring on the first date. I am discussing little gifts, playful, humorous, a flower, flowers, nothing huge like a ring. :tapping fingers emoji: A ruby red ring. It's a gift, a woman gives. While wearing lipstick.

Bastet127 Joined Wed 06/12/19 Posts: 967	Wed 01/08/20 06:45 PM
Presents are fun, but, for me, only once someone knows me well enough to make is something meaningful. I’m not impressed with the get me something just to get me something gift. Unless it was a Range Rover. :)

darkowl1 Joined Sat 01/12/08 Posts: 13060	Wed 01/08/20 07:06 PM
I buy em a car as soon as I meet em.... It' like HI..... oh, and..here.... (keys tinkling) then they start the car up and I never see em again.... whew!...................................dodged that bullet*

Mike6615 Joined Sun 09/18/16 Posts: 1524	Wed 01/08/20 07:09 PM
When I was younger I always gave them a pearl necklace within the first couple of weeks Didn't know they were available at Zale's.

Unknow Joined Wed 06/27/18 Posts: 101536	Thu 01/09/20 01:28 AM
It's always nice, to be given a ruby red ring on the first date. I am discussing little gifts, playful, humorous, a flower, flowers, nothing huge like a ring. :tapping fingers emoji: A ruby red ring. It's a gift, a woman gives. While wearing lipstick. Why am I not surprised!

Rock Joined Thu 10/09/08 Posts: 21258	Thu 01/09/20 07:45 AM
It's always nice, to be given a ruby red ring on the first date. I am discussing little gifts, playful, humorous, a flower, flowers, nothing huge like a ring. :tapping fingers emoji: A ruby red ring. It's a gift, a woman gives. While wearing lipstick. Why am I not surprised!

Elizabeth Joined Thu 12/19/19 Posts: 1	Thu 01/09/20 11:50 AM
it all depends, but for me more than 6-1 year. you need to get to know the person well. unless you feel very close to the person than is different.

Ansh007 Joined Thu 01/09/20 Posts: 17	Fri 01/10/20 01:13 AM
hmm...love is really the only thing that matters as I am giving my life to her