When it comes to choosing the best gifts for boyfriends (or husbands), it’s sometimes challenging to find items that feel personal to your boyfriend. In a vast sea of ties, belts, and whiskey stones, it can be difficult to know whether he’ll actually be thrilled to receive your present of choice (especially if he’s the picky type who just buys whatever he needs, or the practical kind who never needs anything). The holiday season is upon us, and though you don’t have to wait until a specific day to show your partner how much you care, it’s not a bad idea to get moving on your gifting now—especially when there are reportedly major shipping delays plaguing the holiday season this year (in an effort to get orders to you on time, many companies have set December 15 as their shipping cutoff date).
Luckily, there are plenty of thoughtful, unique, and not terribly expensive gift options to show your significant other that you’re thinking of him. Whether you’re shopping for a boyfriend who clears his mind by watering plants, working out, or whipping up an elaborate meal, we’ve curated an assortment of fun, thoughtful gift ideas from brands and retailers like Allbirds, Huckberry, and Bloomscape as inspiration. To shower your beau with love and appreciation on a special occasion or just for being his wonderful self, read on for a selection of some of the best gifts for boyfriends that we could find—ones he’ll (hopefully) be gushing about into next year.
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