We have all been there, asking ourselves, “What do I get my babe for Valentine’s Day?”
This can be especially hard if you are just beginning dating someone.
So, I went ahead and asked all the men in my life what they would like from a girl (or woman) for Valentine’s. I even went ahead and asked them what they would like if they had just begun dating a girl!
If you had been dating two weeks to a month:
“I wouldn’t think it was weird if she got me something small.”
If you had been dating exclusively for at least two months:
“I am all about gift cards!”
[Porter, age 16]
If you had been dating two weeks to a month:
“Probably just a letter, and my favorite candy or something.”
If you had been dating exclusively for at least two months:
“A card and a dinner date, or something.”
[Hunter, age 18]
If you had been dating two weeks to a month:
“I wouldn’t expect anything from her, but I would love anything that she got for me. I would definitely get something for her, maybe just flowers. I definitely wouldn’t spend over $30 on her though!”
If you had been dating exclusively for at least two months:
“Maybe a watch, or some shoes. Or, some new shirts!”
[Spencer, age 24]
If you had been dating two weeks to a month:
“I would want mint truffles.”
If you had been dating exclusively for at least two months:
“A nice steak dinner, and a back-scratch.”
[Michael, age 50]
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Ilona K.
February 9, 2015Very adorable. Sweet outfit and beautiful flowers.
lauryncakes
February 10, 2015Thank you so much!
Theresa Beauteeful Living
February 9, 2015I love the whole look. The sunglasses look great on you!
lauryncakes
February 10, 2015That is such a compliment, thank you!
Shannon Peterson
February 9, 2015This is probably my favorite hair that you've done! It is so perfect with the outfit!
lauryncakes
February 10, 2015It was my first time trying it, and I will definitely be doing it again! Thank you!
Tara Joy
February 10, 2015I want your shoes! I don't have a pair of tan heels but I want some now!!
lauryncakes
February 10, 2015Hey! This was my first pair! YOU NEED SOME!
Kaylie Marie Hooser
February 10, 2015They turned out so well!! You're the most photogenic person!
xoxo
lauryncakes
February 10, 2015STOP, you are always so kind to me. Thanks, Cutest!
Katie Portman
February 10, 2015Lovely outfit. You can't beat metallics! (And some fabulous ideas from the men too, super!) #allaboutyou
With love (and pouts) from the UK.
Katie/ Pouting In Heels
http://www.poutinginheels.com
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015Thank you! Yes metallics are AWESOME!
Tami @ This Mom's Delight
February 10, 2015I've been married for 19 years and he usually doesn't get anything from me. Maybe he'd like something.
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015No way! He needs to get you something! Try getting hime something this year. You just must not show your love language through gifts;)
Zarouhi Zaz
February 10, 2015The hair, that skirt!! And yes, Valentine's can be a minefield, but for me the most precious things are letters and photographs, anything meaningful, however small. Thanks so much for linking to #AllAboutYou
Mama-andmore.com
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015HAHAHA minefield is the funniest way to describe it. I love letters as well!
Cat Golden
February 10, 2015I think this is a really cute post? But what about all the married folks?
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015Hey! The last two guys are married! Spencer is my husband and Michael is my dad. Spence has been married for a year, my dad for 25. Also, that is why I wrote seriously dating for over 6 months. When you are married you should definitely still be "dating" each other. The courtship should never end! Don't worry, I didn't forget about the married folks, I am married myself!
Valerie Earnest
February 10, 2015Love the skirt! I never know what to get my husband. But this year he lost his wedding ring- so guess what he's getting? 🙂
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015OH NO! You poor things. That sounds like a wonderful idea.
Whitney James
February 10, 2015Cute responses, lol! Love your outfit. That skirt is lovely!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015Thank you!
Leilani
February 10, 2015I'm gonna need to learn that braid trick. 🙂
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015I wish I could post a tutorial, but I am iffy. Sometimes my braids work out and other times they don't! Try looking up Missy Sue Dutch Braid Crown on Youtube!
The European Malteser
February 10, 2015I love the whole outfit! And the braid……love love love!
Thank you for linking @AllAboutYou linkup where I"m cohosting with the lovely Zaz this week.
I've pinned your outfit to AllAboutYou Board.
Angele
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015Thank you for the sweet compliments!
Nora Minassian
February 10, 2015Beautiful photos, love the contrast of your outfit color again that bright wall and the flowers are beautiful. The topic is also cute and unexpected 🙂
Nora
http://www.jacketsociety.com
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015Thank you! My friends and I looked everywhere for a pink wall!
Lou @ Mommy Sanest
February 11, 2015What I took away from the teenage boys' answers is that you should get them "something." Sorry — I LOLed at the "or something" responses :). Teenagers, amirite?
lauryncakes
February 12, 2015You are SO RIGHT! (also love that you wrote amirite– I say that all the time). It was my brother and his best friend and they were like, "I don't know, and something." I basically had to coax the responses out of them. We both know that they love when girls give them gifts though. They just have to pretend they don't.
Jessica
February 12, 2015Oh, that skirt! I love how it shines! =) And thanks for the what men want for Valentine's day section from actual men! I think we all can agree food is the way to a man's heart! =)
Porcelina
February 13, 2015Your style is very unique, I love all the metallics here! And interesting to hear what men want for Valentine's Day, I just asked my partner of 7 years what he wants and he said "loveliness". x
Anonymous
February 14, 2015I love the section about what men want to Valentine's day. When I ask my husband he just says "nothing." So, I got him chocolate because he loves chocolate! Lovely outfit too. You just look beautiful in anything.
Diana Moore
Catherine Short
February 15, 2015Your hair looks so pretty! I am trying to master all of these braid trends but I always mess it up in the end! ha