It’s hard to buy a gift for someone when you’re in the early stages of a relationship: You don’t want to overplay your hand with something super sentimental or exorbitantly priced, but you also want to get across how much you’re into them. It’s a careful balancing act.
If you’re stumped on what to get the new-ish guy in your life, we’ve got you covered. Below, 24 gifts that are just right for the early stages of a relationship.
Go deeper as a couple — and ask heavy-hitting relationship questions you might not otherwise — with this deck of cards meant to foster connection. Get it for $24.99.
This Embark DNA test will give your favorite dog dad insights into his pup's breed, health, ancestry and more with just a quick swab of the cheek. Get it for $149 at Amazon.
Fill those endless hours at home during lockdown celebrating the female form with this boob-filled puzzle. (And here's a penis puzzle, if that's more his preference.) Get it for $40 at Jiggy.
"The Flavor Equation: The Science Of Great Cooking Explained"
If he geeks out on in the kitchen, get him this critically acclaimed cookbook by Nik Sharma, a James Beard-nominated author who's also a molecular scientist. Get it for $31.50 at Amazon.
Theragun Mini Handheld Percussive Massage Device
If he's going hard working out at home, get him this mini (and much-cheaper) version of the cult-favorite massage gun for sore muscles and trigger points. Get it for $199.99 at Target.
A Half Dozen Bagels From H&H Bagels With Cream Cheese And Nova Scotia Salmon
If he's jonesing for an authentic New York bagel while housebound, treat him to some damn good bagels and lox. Get it for $69 at Goldbelly.
For your "comfort is king" king. (Though TBH, these shorts are so nicely tailored and un-slouchy, you'll probably steal them.) Get it for $49 at Nice Laundry.
Make him the happiest camper with this multi-purpose flashlight. It includes pretty much anything he might need on the trail or while camping: a razor blade, trail marking tape, a water purification kit. Get it for $129 at Nordstrom.
Chinatown Market X Smiley UO Exclusive UV Color-Changing Basketball
A gift that screams 2020, this handy storage case is outfitted with germicidal UV-C bulbs that completely sanitize your phone. Get it for $80 at Uncommon Goods.
MALIN+GOETZ Cannabis Candle
Malin + Goetz's best-selling cannabis candle has an earthy, spicy and all-around sexy scent.
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