Puzzled Presents

What to get your S.O. at different stages in your relationship

If you’re still in the talking phase…

Sophomore Caedmon Hoaglund:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“$50.”
What did you get her?
“A coffee mug, socks, and a sweater.”

Sophomore Hallie Sexson:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“$45.”
What did you get him?
“An American Eagle shirt, candy, and a Christian book.”

If you’ve been dating for 1-3 months…

Sophomore Cooper McIntosh:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“Nothing stupidly expensive.”
What did you get her?
“I’m getting her a bird and that’s it.”

Junior Natalie Miller:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“No certain amount as long as it’s not crazy expensive.”
What did you get him?
“Fishing stuff because he loves to fish.”

 

3-6 months…

Junior Steven Garcia:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“$200.”
What did you get her?
“A bunch of clothes from American Eagle.”

Junior Savanna States:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“$100.”
What did you get him?
“Clothes, a hydroflask, stickers, and other stuff.”

7-12 months…

Senior Maceyn Howard:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“$150 because I don’t have a job, but if I did, $250.”
What did you get her?
“A pair of potato shoes, a Lana Del Rey vinyl, Hooey hats, a sweater, and Youtuber merch.”

Senior Jaylee Shaner:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“Budgets are hard when people deserve the world, but handmade gifts are worth so much!”
What did you get her?
“Matching PJs, sweatshirts, and cute handmade things.”

And if you’ve been dating for over one year…

Senior Jake Hendren:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
“$200 or more.”
What did you get her?
“Air pods and a hydroflask.”

Senior Karsyn Buttler:
What do you think is the appropriate spending amount?
$150.”
What did you get him?
“Clothes, cologne, popcorn, and a chain.”