I’m a freshman in college and my girlfriend’s 17th birthday is on the 29th of this month. I’m buying a used car within the next month or so with my leftover financial aid grant money and I also pay monthly payments on some court fines and on my girlfriend’s bridal set. (I plan on proposing to her next year) I have a part time job at McDonalds that makes about $500 a month and I’m very fortunate to live rent and bill free with someone until I finish college. I love her so much and I even have her name tattooed on me. I want to get her a sapphire promise ring and an engraved snow globe from her favorite store “Things Remembered”. It’ll probably cost around $150. I also want to get her some chocolates, a stuffed animal, and a nice card. So, in total, it’ll be around $200. Is that enough to spend?



You sound like the perfect man! She is very lucky to have you, i hope she feels the same way about you! But since that is almost half what you make a month, that is a bit much for a birthday gift. Shes only 17 so if you spoil her that much now, you will regret it later.. Trust me! I say just get her the promise ring and have it engraved if its not to much. And take her out for a birthday dinner maybe.
Again she is very lucky to have you!!
At least you’re smart enough to buy something with real world value: Sapphires. Or maybe it’s just because it’s Sept.’s birthstone that you want to buy it.
yeah thats enough at the end of the day it the thought that counts
ya man i think you will be on the good list for the snowglobe chicks dig memorable stuff like that i would not go much more than 200 though its plenty good luck
Most 17 year old girls, if they have good boyfriends, get a $20-30 piece of jewelry for their birthday. Honestly, if you’re 18 and really planning on proposing, I would save the money for the ring, or get rid of your court costs. I would also say just one nice gift, if you overdo you may be putting too much pressure on her when it’s your birthday. And if you’re really getting married when your 18, it’s time to grow up and not waste your money. Sorry bro, but I would start a savings account. If she finds out you’ve been building a nest egg, and if she’s got any sense, it’ll mean more to her and the relationship than any snow globe.