Overview
The best way to choose a present for your gay boyfriend or husband is to think about your relationship and what you think he will like. The best place to start is with something that will make him laugh, and if you can find it, something that’s also useful. Something he’ll enjoy using every day and make him think of you.
So, what sort of person are you buying for?
If you want to get him a gift he’ll really like, it’s important to think about his personality and what sort of humour he likes. If you get this bit wrong, it might be more embarrassing for you than it is for him! Of course, the same applies to everyone but I think there is a greater variation in the sort of sense of humour people in the gay community have.
For example, some people are quite insecure about their sexuality or even their gender identity, so will probably not appreciate a present that refers to this. At the other end of the scale, there are plenty of very confident people who have lots of fun making jokes about being gay and have no problem at all talking about themselves in a self-deprecating way.
I’m sure you know which end of this scale your partner sits on and whether he’d enjoy something playful or whether it’s just too risky!
Is this sort of thing really a good idea?
It could be! If your partner has a silly sense of humour then I’m sure he’d love it and will probably give you something similar in return when it’s your turn. On the other hand, if he’s very serious and has never made any sort of joke about something personal like this then maybe it would be safer to go for something else.
As I said though, I’m sure you know him well enough to make the right choice!
What sort of gift should I buy?
All sorts! We sell all sorts of things that make great gifts ranging from mugs (which are always popular), candles (also very popular), hats (yes we do!), pencil cases (funny huh), t-shirts (of course), boxes (to keep his stuff in), socks (they’re actually selling really well) etc etc.
The only thing they all have in common is that they have some sort of funny design on them, which makes them suitable as a gift. Have a look through the site and see what we’ve got – just browse from the menu above or use our search function (that’s pretty good).
If you’re trying to find something specifically for someone who’s gay then just search for ‘gay’ or ‘LGBT’ or similar – I’m sure we’ll have something suitable!
What if he doesn’t like it?
In general there isn’t much risk; even if he doesn’t appreciate it as much as you expected I’m sure he won’t be offended by it. The only thing that could go wrong is if you get him one of those gifts that refers to his sexuality when he’s sensitive about this.
Of course if this does happen then we can offer a refund or exchange if necessary – just read our returns policy first so that you understand how it works. This is all summarised at the bottom of every page under ‘returns’.
How should I give it to him? Should I wrap it up?
This depends on what type of gift you go for. If it’s something fairly small like a mug or candle then yes, definitely wrap it up! That always adds an extra element to the experience as an interesting build-up; waiting while wondering what on earth is wrapped up inside!
If on the other hand you buy something larger like an item of clothing then maybe not – unless perhaps you fold it up neatly into a small box or bag so that he can’t tell what it is before opening.
Or maybe another way would be to give him an obvious present like some wine or chocolate but include the real one inside that package so that when he opens it up expecting something boring he gets more than he bargained for!
That sounds fun; maybe do both!
