10 Gifts for Boyfriend's Parents They Will Actually Appreciate and Tips to Establish a Healthy Bond with Them

Maintaining an amicable relationship with your boyfriend’s parents is actually not as hard as you might think it is. But like in any other relationship you need to put in a small amount of effort to do so. First and foremost what you need to do is stay in touch with them. Wish them on birthdays and anniversaries, exchange greetings during festivals and visit them from time to time. You don’t have to arrange weekly dinners or lunches. But call them over once in a while for lunch or dinner. Don’t ignore their invitations to family events and functions. The key to maintaining a healthy relationship with anyone is balance. In order to have a balanced relationship with your boyfriend’s parents, avoid being overly intrusive, but always be there in their time of need.

Family dinners are always an intimate affair and if you are invited to one then you can bet that you are considered a part of the family. If your boyfriend’s parents are insisting that you be there for their anniversary party or a cousin’s birthday, then we would suggest that you be there. If you have work or some other commitments then let them know beforehand by calling them up and express genuine concern about not being able to attend. But to avoid such situations, ask your boyfriend t let you know in advance of any family dinner or event. Family dinners are a great way to bond with your (maybe) future in-laws. When invited for a family event try to reach early and help with the arrangements. You could even cook or bake something and take it along, like an entrée or a dessert.

A family is always there for you in the time of need. So if you want to be included into your boyfriend’s close circle then you need to be there in good times and bad. Be there if the family is going through a bad time. If a family member is sick or hospitalized, then give them a visit. If there is a death in the family, stand by their side.

Be there when they need you, your mere presence will assure them of your ingenuity. Not just the big events, you can be there for small emergencies as well. Accompany your boyfriend’s mom to that dreaded visit to the dentist or guide your boyfriend’s sister through the stressful process of applying to colleges. A little time and effort o your part will help a lot in building long and lasting relationships.

As people grow older, they cling onto memories and browsing through photo albums becomes a journey down memory lane. But in the age of digital photography old leather-bound photo albums have become a thing of the past. To help your boyfriend’s parents relive their memories without bringing down old dusty photo albums, gift them a digital photo frame. The Xech 7 Digital Photo Frame comes with a functional remote and plays the photo slideshow, video and audio files. This device is compatible with images (JPEG) up to a maximum resolution of 8000 x 8000 pixels. It also plays MPEG1/2/4, AVI (DIVX and XVID) and M-JPEG video file. It has a 7” high resolution LED back-light screen and is also Compatible with SD/MMC/SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB. It’s priced at Rs. 2,999 on amazon.in.

A tea or coffee hamper is a gift which is suitable for any occasion and can be enjoyed by anyone. Buy your boyfriend’s parents the Gardner Street Tea, Gift Box containing 6 assorted flavours of green tea. These teas are of the whole leaf variety, packed with anti-oxidants, which help speed up metabolism, therefore, helping in weight loss. These teas come in chemical-free non-bleach silken sachets and are packed into colourful tin jars.

The gift box containing the jars is made of leather. The flavours include exotic ones like Green Tea with Berry, Herbal Peppermint, Green Tea with Lemon, Green Tea with Lemongrass and Ginger, Green Tea with Rose and Hibiscus and Jasmine Green Tea. There are 5 sachets of each variety and the box is priced at Rs. 1,650 on amazon.in.

Being comfortable becomes the main goal as people get along in age. The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of comfort is comfy slippers and it just gets better if they are customized. These ‘His and Her’s’ slippers from the thedottedi.in is the perfect gift for your boyfriend’s parents. These slippers come in the colours blue and pink, with the names of the recipients imprinted on them. These are available in small, medium and large sizes and come with a greeting card which is available in various sizes for extra charges. Buy them for Rs. 2,500.

If you are meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time, then scented candles could be the perfect thing to carry along as a gift. This set of 4 richly scented candles from Lighthaus Candles are a great choice. Each of these candles is of a different flavour and come in a little glass jar with a lid. They are crafted from premium quality fragrance oils and come with long wicks to ensure longer burning time. The scent produced, lingers in the room for a longer time. The wicks used are lead-free and made from pure cotton. Each candle measures 2.4 inches in diameter and 3.35 inches in height. They have a burn time of 20 hours. Buy it for Rs. 549 from amazon.in.

We are assuming that religion plays an important part in your boyfriend’s parents’ life and therefore gifting them something related to their beliefs is always a good idea. This beautiful Ganesha idol from Kartique Brass is a not just a religious but also an art piece. It’s 4.5 inches in height and weighs around 850 gm. It’s decorated with multi-coloured turquoise and coral stones. It’s been handcrafted by skilled artisans. Buy it from amazon.in for Rs.1,374.

Tea for people of the younger generation involves dipping a tea bag in a mug of hot water. But the older generation still enjoys having their tea the proper way; drunk from cups and saucers and poured from a pot. Therefore a tea set would be quite an appropriate gift for someone who is older like your boyfriend’s parents. Get them the Unravel India Ceramic Black Diamond Tea Set. This tea set consists of 15 essential pieces- 6 Cups, 6 Saucers, 1 kettle, 1 Sugar Pot, 1 Milk Pot. This set has been handcrafted using Stoneware painting from Khurja. It‘s priced at Rs.1,899.

Eyesight weakens after one crosses the 40-year milestone. Therefore older people find it difficult to do simple things like reading a book. This is especially difficult for people who have a reading habit- we are talking about those people who can’t go to sleep without reading at least a few pages. A good E-reader can solve this problem to some extent. A great gift for your boyfriend’s parents would, therefore, be the Kindle E-reader from Amazon.

These are available in various sizes. The 6" one costs around Rs. 4,799. It has a glare-free touchscreen display which makes it easy on the eyes. It reads like real paper with no screen glare, even in bright sunlight, unlike tablets or mobiles. A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours. It’s super thin and lightweight, making it easy for even a child to hold one-handedly. It connects to your Wi-Fi and lets you download e-books and journals over the internet. It has a number of interesting and useful features which makes it one of the best reading devices that you can find on the market.

A chunky knit blanket or throw is not just warm and cosy but adds a touch of casual sophistication to the room. This one from WensLTD would make a great Christmas or winter time gift for your boyfriend’s parents. This Hand knitted blanket is made from thick wool and measures 100 x 80cm. Available in four different colours, it’s priced at Rs. 2,309 on amazon.in.

If you are confused about what gift to take when you go to see your boyfriend’s parents or have to find a gift at the last moment then go for the classic box of chocolates. A great pick is the Lindt Lindor Balls - Assorted Cornet, 200 gm box from bigbasket.com. These chocolates from the house of the famous Swiss chocolatier Lindt, are exquisitely crafted and are delicious. The box contains a mixture of white, milk and dark chocolate truffles. Its priced at Rs.730.

This one is another safe gift which is sure to be universally liked and appreciated. A gift hampers containing a bunch of different goodies from gourmetbox.in is the perfect gift for first time meetings or festivals like Diwali. Get the Sweet and Savory Gourmet Hamper for your boyfriend’s parents. The package contains Flavored Oatmeal Cookies, Flavored Popcorn, Flavored Seed Crackers, Flavored Marshmallows, Cereal Bars – 2, All Natural Granola Pack, Chocolate Fudge Gift Set - set of 2 mini bottles, Candy in a test tube. Buy it for Rs. 3,330. These healthy and delicious treats are packed into a beautiful gift box and decorated with ribbons.

Movies are good old fashioned entertainment and taking your boyfriend’s parents for a movie outing is a great way to bond with them. If there are more people in his family, include them too. Make sure the movie is suitable for everyone or better yet let them choose! You can book your movie tickets in advance from bookmyshow.com.