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What To Buy The Guy You Just Started Dating For Christmas

What To Buy The Guy You Just Started Dating For Christmas
Rosy Cherrington
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Forget the crippling fear of texting back too soon, the question of when to meet the parents, and the constant effort it takes not to let them see you're completely insane... the hardest part of having a new boyfriend is what to buy them for Christmas.

Get them nothing, and risk looking like a Scrooge. Get them too much and you're a total keeno. WHAT IF THEY GET YOU NOTHING? It's a festive minefield out there.

In the spirit of not completely ruining your dating chances for the new year, we've compiled a tried and tested guide of presents that won't make either of you feel totally awkward.

The key here is non-creepy, but still personal. In the super early stages of dating you don't want him to know you've scrolled through all 137 weeks of his Instagram feed to gauge his personal interests, but you do want to show you've been paying attention somewhat...

Here's what to get him:

What To Buy The Guy You Just Started Dating For Christmas (list)
Cool Coffee Supplies(01 of05)
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Black Nights Sleep Mug, £10 from RedTemplePrayer.com
Whole Bean Coffee, £8 from DarkArtsCoffee.co.uk

Black gold aficionados (and Black Sabbath fans) will appreciate this massive mug, while these beans from Hackney-based Dark Arts are sure to impress even the most discerning coffee drinkers.
His Drink Of Choice(02 of05)
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Tin Cup Whiskey 70cl, £27.99 from DrinksSupermarket.com

Whether it's whiskey, rum, or gin... whatever his tipple, grabbing a bottle is always a safe bet. Plus, you can drink it together (how sweet of you).
A Great Vinyl Record(03 of05)
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B'lieve I'm Goin Down by Kurt Vile, £18.99 from RecordStore.co.uk

Impress him with your musical finesse, or get him that LP he's been longing for. Does he have a record player? Good. He doesn't? Who cares. Look how adorable you are buying this for him.
Your Favourite Book(04 of05)
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The Pleasures of the Damned: Selected Poems 1951-1993 by Charles Bukowski, £12.74 from Amazon.co.uk

Buying someone you like a copy of one of your favourite books is equal parts terrifying and amazing. Maybe they'll finally see the real you. Maybe it will sit, collecting dust on their bookshelf forever. Either way, you tried.
This Subtle Message(05 of05)
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Beer Bong Game, £5 from ASOS.com

The gift that says, "I never want a serious relationship with you."

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Christmas 2015: Best Advent Calendars
(01 of12)
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Advent House, £25(02 of12)
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A cute advent house filled with delicious chocolates and truffles? Oh go on then...Price: £25Buy it here. (credit:Lily O'Brien's)
Truffles for Two, £26(03 of12)
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An advent calendar built for sharing. Behind each window there are two delicious truffles for you and your other half.

Price: £26
Buy it here. (credit:Hotel Chocolat)
The Fireplace Advent Calendar, £30(04 of12)
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Two words: mega fancy.

Price: £30
Buy it here. (credit:Prestat)
Continental Advent Calendar, £10(05 of12)
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This cheeky little number is crammed with an assortment of 24 individual mousses, truffles and pralines with a larger treat for Christmas Day.

Price: £10
Buy it here. (credit:Thorntons)
The Snowman White Advent Calendar, £4.50(06 of12)
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This advent calendar merges two things we absolutely love - the Snowman + white chocolate.

Price: £4.50
Buy it here. (credit:Thorntons)
Dairy Milk Advent Calendar, £4.99(07 of12)
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Because nothing quite beats a Dairy Milk advent calendar. Other than a LARGE Dairy Milk advent calendar. Happy days.

Price: £4.99
Buy it here. (credit:Cadbury)
Adorable Bear Calendar, £12.99(08 of12)
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A traditional-looking teddy bear calendar filled with creamy Lindt chocolates. We'll take two, please.

Price: £12.99
Buy it here. (credit:Lindt / Selfridges)
White Chocolate Advent Calendar, £12.50(09 of12)
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For those who don't like milk or dark chocolate, say hello to Hotel Chocolat's white choc number. Yes, those little chocolate characters are as delicious as they look.

Price: £12.50
Buy it here. (credit:Hotel Chocolat)
Merryteaser Advent Calendar, £2.50(10 of12)
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Malteser-lovers will be delighted at this little number, which is packed with tiny Christmas-shaped chocolate with crunchy bits inside. Nom.

Price: £2.50
Buy it here. (credit:Maltesers)
Advent Calendar With No Added Sugar, £3.99(11 of12)
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A Dairy, gluten and nut free fun and festive presentation with “milky” chocolate with no added sugar for all ages.

Price: £3.99
Buy it here. (credit:Holland & Barrett)
Wooden Advent Calendar Filled With Confectionery, £125(12 of12)
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A wooden advent calendar with a townhouse front. Behind each window is an exciting selection of sweets and chocolates. Plus you can use it, every year.

Price: £125
Buy it here. (credit:Fortnum & Mason)

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