7 Gift Ideas for Your Relationship Stages

  • Written by Claire Ward


Whether you have just started dating somebody, or you’ve been together for quite some time, giving gifts to the special person in your life is a classic tradition. However, certain gifts are more appropriate for the earlier stages of a relationship, while other gifts are best reserved for when you’ve been together for awhile. So we’re going to look at some gift ideas such as Thingz Gifts for different stages of your relationship, because giving jewelry on a first date is kind of overboard. And weird.

Like, did you seriously go to the jewelry shop for a first date gift, or did you just happen to have an extra necklace and pendant lying around your house? Either one is not a good look. So let’s get into this list.

The first few dates

Some people recommend against bringing a first date gift at all, but it’s really not a bad idea. If you’ve spent some time chatting with this person through social media before going on a date, think of something practical, useful, and basically says “I pay attention to things you say”.

So for gift ideas for the first few dates, there isn’t really much to say, except think of something that’s not really romantic, but still shows your thoughtfulness.


When things start getting serious

Here is when your gifts can start getting a bit more personal, though it still might be a little early for jewelry. Some great gifts to show that you’re serious about going further in the relationship with somebody:

Gift baskets: Gift baskets aren’t only for holidays like Christmas and getting your chocolate fix at Easter, they can be given anytime of the year, as long as you add a touch of personalization. Whether you buy a gift basket full of chocolates, aromatherapy products, or a coffee sampler kit, it’s a great idea to have the gift basket delivered to you first, then include a personal, handmade card or sweet letter, or something sentimental like that.

A Spotify account: A really cute thing to do is add your bae to your Spotify plan, and then create a shared playlist. Spotify allows shared playlists to be curated by people added to the playlist, so you and your honey can make a list of all your favourite songs together. It’s the 2019 version of giving someone a mixtape, except that it costs a monthly subscription, so it shows some commitment on your part.

Outerwear they’ll like: Notice I italicized outerwear, because you aren’t quite ready to start buying each other underwear. But if your special person has hinted they like things like scarves, hats, or other outerwear accessories, it’s a good hint for you to take.


For when things are really serious

You are both so totally committed at this point, it’s a countdown until one of you pops the question, unless you’re doing some alternative relationship thing. Either way, at this point in your relationship, you can start doing the more intimate and personal gifts, like…

Jewelry: Buying jewelry is a serious thing, and that’s why you wait until the relationship is serious. Because at this point, 1) You actually know their taste in jewelry, and 2) They won’t feel awkward accepting an expensive gift.

Couples spa day: Doing a full spa day with your significant other is a wonderful, relaxing treat, as you both get manis and pedis next to each other, and finish it off with a couples massage.

Your time: Your time and care is one of the best ‘gifts’ you can continue giving throughout your entire relationship. Just because you’ve been together for “a long time” doesn’t mean you should stop doing all the little sweet things you did in the beginning of the relationship.