30 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend

Whether you've been dating your boyfriend for two months or two years, trying to find the perfect Christmas gift could easily drive you mad, if it weren't for the Internet. Want to know what is an appropriate gift for a guy you've only just started dating? Stumped on what to get your live-in boyfriend? Read on for dozens of Christmas gift ideas for your boyfriend.

Christmas Gift Ideas for a New Boyfriend

If you and your boyfriend have only just begun, you don't want to overwhelm him with a lavish holiday gift. Instead, stick to spending no more than about $50. For a gamer guy, you can never go wrong with an Xbox Live point card (assuming he has an Xbox). Cards start at $19.99. Movie posters, movie passes, an extra video game controller (for you to play with him), and beer are other good ideas for a gamer. If your guy rocks an MP3 player, buy him $25 worth of music downloads. If he's athletic (and you are too), buy a session of paintball, for the two of you and his friends.

Play it safe with a Best Buy gift card or just about anything from ThinkGeek.com (more on that HERE).

Christmas Ideas for a Steady Boyfriend

If you guys are relatively serious, it makes sense to step it up a notch and splurge a little on Christmas gifts. If your guy has a favorite band headed to town, invest in some decently priced tickets. TV series on DVD are great gift ideas for a serious boyfriend. By now you'll know his favorites, if he's like most guys, they probably include Southpark, Family Guy, LOST, Heroes, and/ or Myth Busters. If he likes to cook, opt for an Alton Brown DVD or a great set of knives. If he's into his car or just in need, consider a car cleaning kit or car stereo. Is he in need of some sheets? If he digs movies, a Netflix subscription is a must. Tech ideas for your serious boyfriend include a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Christmas Ideas for a Long-time or Live-in Boyfriend

If you guys have been together for what feels like forever, it may feel like you've already bought him every gift he ever wanted. Some gifts, however, never get old. Ideas for your long-time or live-in beau include tools, an Xbox Live point card, a magazine subscription (think Sports Illustrated, Wired, Game Informer, business magazines, Popular Mechanics, and Popular Science), a recliner, a sexy holiday outfit worn by you, a Swiffer Sweeper (if he likes to clean), wireless headphones, a surround sound system, Showtime or HBO, or a laptop.