10 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for a New Boyfriend and Tips to Keep the Romance Brewing

Celebrating Valentine's day with your new boyfriend is adventurous, to say the least. You may have zillion thoughts about how you should celebrate, the consequences if things turn awry, and tons of guidelines from your girlfriends. While you weigh your options, from a practical view, it is ideal that you gauge the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship and select a gift that matches the mood of your relationship status. The bottom line: don't splurge.

The best gifts are those that speak to your recipient, those that are meaningful. Focus on selecting a gift that symbolizes a special aspect of your relationship and also accentuates the sense of unity between you and your partner. This is particularly important in a new relationship. You have to be mindful of what your actions and words imply. If your relationship is very young, you may want to avoid gifting something elaborate lest that turns into an awkward situation later (better safe than sorry!). Rule of the thumb: keep it casual and cool.

Make it an affair to remember with our list of handpicked gifts

Gifting an indoor plant symbolizes growth and positivity--values that underlie in a strong relationship. Moreover, it allows you to enjoy watching your man patiently nurture and water the plant as it grows. It will give you an insight into his loving and caring nature! Nurserylive.com has some fantastic options for indoor plants suitable as gifts (Rs.499), but we recommend the Two-Layered Lucky Bamboo Plant, which comes in a square glass planter. It looks classy and is believed to bring fortune, good health, wealth, and prosperity--stepping stones of a strong relationship!

You can also consider gifting your sweetheart the Sweetheart Plant (Hoya kerrii) named after its flat, heart-shaped leaves. This succulent type is a climbing plant that can grow up to 4 meters high. Adult plants can bear up to 25 flowers and small nectar balls, coloured red to brown. All you need is a small pot filled with soil to start growing with just a single leaf. Re-potting will be required when the plant grows in height. It is a low-maintenance plant because it requires feed application only twice a year at most, unlike many other varieties. It will cost you Rs.349.

A slam-dunk desktop game is a fabulous gifting option for your partner. It is ideal for the small breaks from the official meetings and makes a great desk accessory. The hoop can be adjusted to your desired height and the balls can be easily launched into the basket, and the ball returns automatically. This game is available on Uncommon Goods for Rs.2,499.

A love journal that documents your affection for your partner is a perfect romantic gift for Valentine's day. The journal leaves contain text with fill-in-the-blank lines describing a loving relationship. Simply fill in the blanks and you have a unique and super-personalized gift that is sure to woo your boyfriend. You have the liberty to make the text as adorable, mushy, or witty as you prefer!

Expressing yourself to your significant other will not only boost your relationship's mojo but also make your partner feel truly appreciated and cared for. The journal is hardcover with a removable transparent plastic jacket and measures approximately 4.5 × 3.25 inches. It is a 112-page book, so you have plenty of ideas and opportunities to explore. To spice things up, you can leave a few sections blank for your boyfriend to fill in for you. Grab this awesome #knockknockstuff for Rs.475 from Amazon.

A gift hamper that tends to your boyfriend's daily needs is a thoughtful gift for valentine's day. Pamper him with a gorgeous hamper that has all grooming essentials a man ever needs to kickstart those productive mornings! This Park Avenue gift hamper can be ordered from Ferns N' Petals for Rs.1,949 and contains the following: Park Avenue Deo Talc Park Avenue Apache Razor Park Avenue Luxury Soap Park Avenue Shaving Cream. The energizing fragrances are sure to leave him feeling refreshed!

Soft, vibrant, and funky! These love-themed cushions from Giftcart.com are adorable and perfect as a valentine's day gift. Our top picks are the Tic Tac Valentine Cushion that is fun and playful (Rs.399), and the Love You to the Moon and Back Cushion (Rs.474). Both of these are 11.5 x 11.5-inch cushions made of polyester canvas that are shipped in a vacuumed state. These cushions would serve as wonderful everyday reminders for your beau.

A box of wholesome nutritious snacks is a great gift idea for valentine's day, especially if your boyfriend is a health and fitness enthusiast. Snackible offers a range of healthy snacks to keep all those in-between meal cravings at bay. You can purchase individual food items or opt for their awesome subscription service to receive an assorted mix of snacks. Buy a gift subscription and have these yummy and nutritive snacks delivered to his office or home. Your partner will be pleasantly surprised the first time he receives the subscription box and, thereafter, eagerly wait for them to be delivered! You can subscribe here.

Photo frames are classic gifts that are suitable for all occasions, but buying a frame off the shelf of a gift store is too cliched, isn't it? That's why we suggest making your photo gift more interesting by having your partner's name framed with beautiful photo memories. Check out Frame the Name at Oye Happy. For Rs.1,350, you can have your boyfriend's name or any other word (up to 8 alphabets) depicted through pictorial memories. The frame is approximately 15 x 4.5 inches in size and has a pretty red coloured border, making it ideal as Valentine's gift.

Feeling confident about the new relationship and want to take it a step forward? Ask your boyfriend out in a cute and romantic way by gifting him a lightbox surprise. Instead of getting them to say "yes", get them to flick a button. Lit for You is a 3 x 3 inches gift box with a cute message that reads "Always be mine, ok?" It contains a tiny handcrafted jar, fitted with a battery-operated light. You can buy this for Rs.399 only from OyeHappy. Go on and light up his world!

The Souled Store has these funky socks with quirky messages. These are available in a variety of colour and pattern options and are inexpensive (Rs.299 for a pair). If your guy loves sports, he is surely going to be pleased with this thoughtful and an incredibly cool present from you. So, what are you waiting for? Let the socks do the talking! Order them here.

The American Tourister laptop bag is a great gift idea for Valentine's day. It is a professional-looking and intelligently designed bag made of polyester and nylon. Its sturdy exteriors and great volume (32 L) make it a great match for professionals on-the-go. The interiors have protective cushioning pads and multiple organizational pockets, making it easy to stay organised. They are available is some great masculine colour options like maroon, crystal grey, and classic black. Explore the versatile options on Amazon; this backpack is available on their website for Rs.1,599.

In a new relationship, milestones are of prime importance. You may very vividly recall your "firsts" with your boyfriend--first date, the first movie, first drive, first kiss... Make things memorable for the two of you by getting a milestone card along with your gift: Homemade Gifts Made Easy has a printable valentine card with an online calculator to help you determine the exact number of days you have been in love! Simply punch in the date when you first met and fell in love (the proposal) and the date when you will give your sweetheart the card (e.g., Valentine’s day). Then you can type a personalized message and have a beautiful and unique card ready to be printed!

Is there something that you own and are very possessive of? Perhaps a scarf or your favorite pair of earrings. Consider making a little keepsake out of that and gift that. A great idea is turning a metallic dangling earring into a bookmark or a key chain. Gifting something that actually belongs to you and/or is very dear to you is like gifting him a part of yourself. This is an intimate gesture that is full of substance!

In a new relationship, it is very common to be unsure of the likes and dislikes if your partner. It is quite natural to feel overwhelmed, or clueless even, with the dozens of gift ideas and plans you have for the perfect first valentine’s day celebration. So, embrace the newness and consider spending some time together to discover each other a little more. Give him a couple of suggestions for spending time together; for instance, you could go to a comedy show or watch a new movie. Talk to him a few days in advance and weigh in his preference. Dedicate time to your beautiful relationship and park that surprise element for another occasion!