Buying girlfriend an iPod for Christmas

[jjmcray]

So I was thinking about buying my girlfriend an iPod for christmas since the one she has is only 2 GB or something and she cant fit all her songs on it, I was going to get her the new Nano, and since they offer free engravings, I was thinking I should write something on it...

What do you think would be a good thing to write?

Should I include her name AND my name? (As weird as this sounds, if we ever broke up or something, which is possible for anyone, it would be awkward because it would have both our names on it...) Or should I just include only her name on it? (Because in the event that we DO break up, [which I hope not] I would NOT want the iPod back....)

And also, how can I drop a hint on her so she wont ask her PARENTS for an iPod for Christmas... because that would be really weird if I got her an iPod and then her parents got her one too...

[iJack]

Put your initials and her's on there.

Tell her parents your plan so they wont buy her one even if she does ask.

[jjmcray]

But what should I do with the initials, for example:

AB & CD

or what?

[Antares]

The initials thing is a good idea. Just tell her parents that you're going to buy an iPod for her for christmas and that they shouldn't. You don't have to get her to not ask them. Thats too complicated.

[The Batman]

Why not just put a message on it like," I love you [insert gf name here]."

[Oblivion]

I like Thomas' idea, so then if you did break up it wouldn't be as awkward
Edit: Realized Thomas doesn't have his name in his sig, so if you didn't know, Thomas is Shiver ;)

And I like Jacks idea- just go to her parents and ask them not to buy her an iPod, since you are going to

[byee]

An iPod, huh? That's pretty extravagant. Consider what that means and if the relationship is at that level. Giving really extravagant gifts before there's extravagance in the relationship itself, before you have enough history to have strong feelings that are mtutally felt, often results in some awkwardness and some feelings of regret on one or both of your parts. I know you're not asking this, but I thought I'd mention it. Be very clear with yourself what you're expecting here, and then dial it down a notch or two to avoid disappointment.

If you're getting her an iPod, I would let ther folks know in advance, and if you engrave it, remember that engravisng are about events and the other person, not necessarily you. So, her initials/name, maybe the date of the gift are OK, adding your stuff to it is pretentious. She'll know it's from you, anyway, the engraving should be about her, it should make her feel special about herself.

[jjmcray]

Thanks, I'll take that into consideration.

[bud2.0]

don't do it my sister bought an mp3 player for her boyfriend for Christmas and they broke up before Christmas so she kept it but i broke in like a few months

[Falk 'Ace' Flyer]

Make it "Property of [your name here]." so if you do break up, you can report it stolen.

Just playin'. Everyone else has suggested great ideas.

[Nihilus]

Put your initials and her's on there.

Tell her parents your plan so they wont buy her one even if she does ask.

Thats a great idea. initials are a great idea:D

[Triceratops]

Aww that's really cute :) go with the initials!

[iceyfresh]

i wouldent do your name and her name because if u break up she might not want it with ur name i sygest her name with a heart around it.