Cheer Up Gifts for Him
Cheer up gifts for him
Men tend to get sent nothing at all when things go wrong, on the theory that they'd rather not talk about it. Sending something small is how you say you noticed without making it a conversation.
Desk pieces, coasters and certificates do the job: funny, useful, no feelings required at the point of opening.
Under £15, made in the UK, and the card goes in the same parcel.
Shop cheer up gifts for him
Coasters, desk pieces, certificates, candles and badges — funny first, useful second.
Best Believe I'm Still Bejewelled By Taylor Swift Music Lyrics Print
£8.00
In A World Of Grey, Be A Flamingo Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
I Work Hard So That My Dog Can Live A Better Life Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
Hyrox Competition Race Format Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
What Would Dolly Do? Pin Badge
£4.49
Chicken Nugget Club Pin Badge (Small)
£4.00
Cute Small Daisy Pin Badge
£4.00
Cute Cat With Pearl Ball Pin Badge
£4.00
Cheer up gift ideas for him
- A certificate for the thing he's just survived. Shop this card
- Coasters for the desk or the shed. Shop this card
- A desk name plate with a job title he hasn't got. Shop this card
- A candle that doesn't smell like a spa. Shop this card
- A badge for the running joke. Shop this card
- A rude card and a pub date in it. Shop this card
What to write
- "Pub Thursday. Not a question." Shop this card
- "No advice. Just this." Shop this card
- "Rough one. Here anyway." Shop this card
- "Their loss, obviously." Shop this card
- "Ring me when you fancy it, or don't." Shop this card
- "This was the least sentimental thing I could find." Shop this card
What to spend
- £5–£10 is plenty. Cheer-up gifts work on timing, not on price. Shop this card
- Two small things a fortnight apart beat one big parcel. Shop this card
- Anything over £30 starts to feel like an obligation to reply. Shop this card
- A card on its own is a real gift, not a cop-out. Shop this card
- Group chipping in? £3–£5 a head and one card everybody signs. Shop this card
- Spend the effort on the message, not the object. Shop this card
Funny candles
Hand-poured in the UK, with a line on the label that does the talking.
Coasters and desk pieces
Small, funny, and in front of them every day.
Pack of 6 Minimalist Wooden Drinks Coasters
£4.50
A4 Certificate Of Bravery
£3.00
Relax I Have a Spreadsheet For That Funny Drinks Coaster
£3.75
Pack of 6 Fun Cartoon Drinks Coasters
£4.50
Pack of 6 Fun Geometric Pattern Drinks Coasters
£4.50
Harry Potter Wax Seal Drinks Coaster in Maroon & Gold
£5.99
Pack of 4 Powerpuff Girls Drinks Coasters
£6.00
World's Best Dad A4 Certificate (Father's Day Gift)
£9.99
Best Mummy in the World Drinks Coaster
£3.99
World’s Best Dad Wooden Coaster
£4.00
Pack of 6 Small Cartoon Dog Drinks Coasters
£4.50
Pack of 6 Minimalist Wooden Sun & Mood Astrology Coasters
£4.50
Prints for the wall
Something cheerful for the kitchen, the hallway or the desk.
Best Believe I'm Still Bejewelled By Taylor Swift Music Lyrics Print
£8.00
In A World Of Grey, Be A Flamingo Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
I Work Hard So That My Dog Can Live A Better Life Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
Hyrox Competition Race Format Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
All You Need Is Love / Love Is All You Need Print (A5 - A3)
£8.00
Look At The Stars Song Lyrics Print (A5 - A3)
£8.00
Music Sounds Better With You Music Print (A5 - A3)
£8.00
You're Gonna Hear Me Roar Poster (Music Lyric Print)
£8.00
Cause I'm Too Messy And Then I'm Too Fucking Clean (Music Lyric Prints)
£8.00
Whose Afraid Of Little Old Me By Taylor Swift Music Lyrics Print
£8.00
"Let It Be" By The Beatles Inspired Music Lyrics Print (Guitar)
£8.00
Line Them up Guinness Print (A4 & A3)
£8.00
Pin badges
A pound or two, posted in an envelope, and worn for years.
What Would Dolly Do? Pin Badge
£4.49
Chicken Nugget Club Pin Badge (Small)
£4.00
Cute Small Daisy Pin Badge
£4.00
Cute Cat With Pearl Ball Pin Badge
£4.00
All Panic, No Disco Pin Badge For Emos
£4.00
Small Heart Notification Pin Badge
£4.00
What Would Dolly Do? Small Pin Badge
£4.49
Cute Duck In Pink Cowboy Hat And Boots Pin Badge
£4.00
Cute Small Rainbow Pin Badge
£4.00
You've Got A Friend In Me Pin Badge
£4.00
Third Eye Pin Badge
£4.00
Pointless Meeting Survivor Pin Badge
£4.00
Cards to send with it
Add the card and it all arrives in one UK parcel.
You Old Bastard (Funny Birthday Card)
£3.87
Cheeky Wordsearch Valentines Day Card For Him
£3.87
Fifty & Even More Fabulous Than Ever (50th Birthday Card)
£3.87
Cheeky Wordsearch Valentines Day Card For Her
£3.87
I Wish You Looked At Me Like Any Can of Diet Coke Ever (Valentines Day Card)
£3.87
Sixty Looks Pretty Good On You (60th Birthday Card)
£3.87
Top Trumps 60th Birthday Card for Dad
£3.87
I Wish You Looked At Me Like Any Can of Strongbow Dark Fruits Ever (Valentines Day Card)
£3.87
Happy Valentines Day, Bab (Valentines Day Card)
£3.87
"Woof Woof" Sausage Dog Valentines Day Card
£3.87
The Eggplant Tarot-inspired Cheeky Valentines Day Card
£3.87
The Peach Tarot-inspired Cheeky Valentines Day Card
£3.87
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Frequently asked questions
What do you get a man who's having a hard time?
Something funny and practical — a certificate, coasters, a desk piece — with a short card and a concrete plan to meet up.
Is a card enough?
Yes, particularly if it names a day you'll see him. The plan is the gift.
What should you avoid?
Anything sentimental, anything about self-improvement, and anything that requires a serious conversation on opening.