What to Gift a Man You Love

Love is patient. Love is kind. Except when it comes to getting someone you love a gift. 

Get one bad gift and you’ll never hear the end of it. Get a great one and suddenly expectations are sky high. Get him nothing and congrats, you’re now a hot topic of discussion at home and among his friends.

So before love makes you do something impulsive, here’s a no-nonsense, actually helpful guide to gifting a man you love - whether he’s your boyfriend, husband, situationship, or office bestie.

The trick is simple: Gift him something based on his personality. Because at the end of the day, all men are not the same, despite what some of you may believe. 

For The Chill Guy

This man is all about comfort. Nothing too extra, nothing too complicated. His ideal day plan probably involves food, screens, and minimal movement.

Perfect gift ideas:

• A snack box with all his favourites. Be precise - brand, flavour, everything matters.
  

• A premium loungewear set he wouldn’t buy for himself. This one works regardless of your relationship status.
  

• A couch caddy for someone who hates getting up. This way he can keep his coffee mug, book, phone, remote, everything in one place.
  

Low effort for him. High appreciation for you.

For The Put-Together Guy

He puts effort into how he looks and secretly loves compliments around it.

Get him something that upgrades his routine and you’ve already won the gifting game.

Interesting gift ideas:

• A grooming kit that takes care of him from head to toe. Body wash, face wash, face scrub, lotion, lip butter, sunscreen, go all in.
  

• A fragrance that guarantees compliments and maybe even comes with a cool origin story, like The Stage by Kenny Sebastian.
  

• A gym bag stocked with essentials: water bottle, protein bars, hair removal spray, gym socks, everything he needs, in one place.

Useful + Confidence boost = Elite gift combo.

For The All-Rounder

Music. Gaming. Cooking. Cycling. Photography. He does it all, because he loves trying new things.

For someone with a wide-range of interests, think big and think variety.

Ideas that work:

• A new hobby you know he’ll love. Cocktail-mixing classes, puzzles, a soap-making kit, something he hasn’t tried yet but will instantly enjoy.
  

• A display shelf for everything he’s created so far. He probably has made a lot of things, so give him a platform to showcase it all.
  

• A personalised journal where he can track achievements, ideas, and future plans.

The goal is to match his ever-evolving personality.

For The Forever Curious

He’s the “let’s do something new” guy. Objects don’t excite him, experiences do.

For someone like him, try:

• Tickets to something he already loves - sports, comedy, music, everything works. You can never go wrong with known experiences.
  

• A workshop he’ll enjoy, like perfume-making, wine tasting, or something equally hands-on.
  

• A city treasure hunt where you take him to new spots and surprise him with small gifts along the way.
  
  

He collects memories, not things, and that’s exactly what you should gift him.

For The Tech Lover

He loves electronics. So what do you get him?

Gadgets. Obviously.

Perfect gift ideas:

• A cool new gadget he doesn’t already own. Think neck massagers, charging-enabled desk mats, or a trimmer that lasts 365 days on a single charge (Legend 365 from Bombay Shaving Company)
  

• Accessories that upgrade his existing tech - watch straps, portable chargers, laptop stands.
  

These gifts say, “I pay attention to what excites you.” And that will make him happy for sure. 

For the One Who’s Hard to Read

Is he still a mystery, even after all these years? We’re just kidding, it could just have been a few days or weeks.

Here’s the fail-proof solution - Gift him something from the heart.

Try this:

• DIY bookmarks using his photographs
  

• A travel mug engraved with lyrics from his favourite songs
  

• A poster of his favourite movie, with him edited in as the lead actor
  

• AI-generated images of him with his favourite celebrities
  
  

Thoughtful and handmade always wins when it comes to guys who never show what they want. 

Final take…

Getting a gift for a man you love can feel stressful, because you want to give him everything and show just how much he means to you. But the best gifts aren’t dramatic or expensive.

They’re thoughtful. They’re specific. And they’re useful.

If he uses it often, enjoys it instantly, or didn’t even know he needed it, you’ve nailed it.

No stress. No second-guessing. Just a gift that actually makes sense for the man you love.