Being truly honest, giving.
I was just having a conversation with my boyfriend about this. He was planning on buying me tickets to go and see Edward scissorhands in theater - AND come with me, when he absolutely hates it himself.
I'm trying to convince him otherwise as they will cost him a load and I said he doesn't have to spend a load of money to show that he loves me, and I'd be happy even if he didn't get me anything at all. I love giving presents, though. I love making people happy when you give them something they really want, I'm happy enough just knowing they care - ofcourse I like getting presents (who doesn't?), but I'd still be happy if I didn't! :]