While your boyfriend might have a lot of helpful things that he has brought with him to college, it has been quite common that guys don’t have these items which they actually really need! In the following guide, we are going to introduce you to all of them!
As a boy transitions to being a man, it also means changes in wardrobe as he navigates and determines his style. He’s becoming more confident in himself and starting to develop the necessary life skills to become successful in life. One of those skills is budgeting, saving up, and even investing. That is why it is vital that he has a quality wallet where he can organize his finances and other necessities such as a gym card, ID, driver’s license, and much more including a space where he can have a photo of you and his closest friends and family.
The chances are that your bf doesn’t have one of these yet! But eventually, he will be forced to get one of these toolboxes as he will encounter various practical problems around his apartment or dorm room. Issues with lights, faucets, kitchen heating, and many more will start to populate. As you can see, it is essential to be able to navigate these issues regardless of gender and age. If you guys already talked about some ideas about what the future might look like and your boyfriend said that he would like to be taking care of these problems, this is a great gift you can give him! If he’s already proficient in figuring some of these issues out but is lacking one of these, he will be very grateful to you if you thought about this.
While deodorant does a great job of eliminating unpleasant smells, cologne can make one feel like in a garden or an oasis. If your bf doesn’t have one of these, get him one for his next birthday or just because. It will be worth it!
College years are great for personal formation and that is why it is important to reflect on what’s going on. This is not awesome only for you but of course also for your boyfriend. A gift of a journal will be a tremendous blessing for him if you know that he’s rather an internal processor and reflects on his thoughts by himself rather than verbally with other people.
As both of you guys are out of the house right now, there are a lot of things that you didn’t need to think about before because maybe your parents were doing them but now they are not around and all of these needs have started to pop out. One of the most common ones is wrinkled shirts! Does your boyfriend have a clothes iron? If not then this is a lifesaver!
If your bf doesn’t have a watch this can be a huge blessing for him especially if he is more of an organic rather than a structured person. If he has one on his hand throughout the day, he doesn’t need to look at his phone all the time to see what time it is and can comfortably look at his hand at any time.
Are you in a rather rainy area? A good umbrella can be totally heaven-sent on rougher days. Your bf will totally appreciate this if he doesn’t have one. No more soaked clothes!
Ok, here’s the deal can you think of the last time the two of you traveled and wanted to listen to music out loud maybe when you were hiking just by yourselves? Or has your bf ever told you how awesome it would be to listen to music at his apartment that is not played from his phone? Yeah, as you know, music relaxation is much needed in multiple days throughout the year
Having great shades that protect eyes from unwanted sunlight can do miracles- more concentration when studying if there’s a lot of sun around, more presentness with friends if hanging out a beach or at a picnic, and mainly focus on moments that matter. For example, those moments with you! If your bf doesn’t have any, this would bless him a lot, especially in those spring and summer seasons of life.
A quality bathrobe is amazing, especially for those colder months of the year like December or February- it helps to overcome going back straight to bed after showering and getting on with one’s day. This is one of the most forgotten items out there and the chances are that your bf will totally love you for this!
Having an entire shaving kit might be a rarity- of course, a lot of guys have razors and even shaving buzzers. Having an entire kit that includes different kinds of blades and combs levels up the shaving game by miles! Thankfully they are quite affordable!
It’s been one of these unspoken rules that a man needs to have at least one quality leather belt in his closet. It’s durable and adds a punch of class to his outfit!
We couldn’t forget about this one! Having a full quality bedding is immense- it helps to protect against mites and adds a relaxing level of comfort to one’s sleep. Plus if you get one aesthetically pleasing, it’ll brighten up the entire room.
There will be many balls, meetings, and a bit more formal parties throughout the college experience. To add a level of class, it is awesome to wear oxford dress shoes along with a guy’s outfit instead of casual sneakers. Plus if they are well taken care of, they can last well beyond the college years into job meetings.
Having a great toiletry bag is a genius solution especially in college settings as a lot of shower gels, toothbrushes, and even manicure items get lost and are often taken mistakenly by other students who believe it’s theirs. In order to save more money and avoid extra purchases of items, the toiletry bag is a total lifesaver!
2. Deodorant That Actually Does the Job
While there are money deodorants out there, only a few do the actual job and stop the bad odors from coming out. Getting this right is of crucial importance in order to navigate many social interactions with ease. Try picking a deodorant that matches with other products that your boyfriend might be already using such as shower gel to match the fragrances.
And we have come to the end of our list! We love ending with cufflinks because they almost never get thought about. They are so important, though. Next time there is a ball or a more formal party around the campus, they can be of immense value as they fasten the shirt’s cuffs closed- a great alternative to buttons which can be quite uncomfortable if they are used for longer periods of time.
And there you have it! These are all of the items that your boyfriend desperately needs but almost rarely has! If you’re looking for more inspiration when it comes to what your boyfriend really needs check out my other guide to genius gifts for boyfriend!