With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching and last-minute gifts being bought, here is a helpful list of things not to get for your significant other and a few good ones!
The not so good gifts:
Although giving flowers can be a loving gesture, the cheap, almost dead flowers that are the last on the shelf are way less meaningful than a well-planned and thought-out gift.
- A talking bear
A talking Build-a-Bear would be a perfect gift if the relationship has been for a while and/or the people in the relationship agree on the intimacy of the relationship! No one wants a bear that says “I Love You” a month into a relationship.
- Any type of cleaning supplies
This especially goes for items like cleaning supplies, tools and appliances. This is specifically targeted for women but can also apply to anyone. If your SO usually does the housekeeping and maintaining the household, don’t get them something that would “enhance” their chore duties. Not only is that a poor gift, it’s also meaningless.
- Dental hygiene products
Nothing says “I Love You” like toothpaste and floss, right? Wrong! Not only is that a meaningless gift, (unless maybe they’re a dentist), it can also be seen as an insult.
- Anything weight-related
Valentine’s Day is the day to show how you love your SO unconditionally, so getting them a weight-related gift is like writing a note saying, “I love you but not your weight” and can also be seen as a deeply rooted insult.
Makeup is generally a hit or miss gift. Depending on what type of person the gift recipient is, they will either be happy or not so happy with this gift. Along with makeup, skincare products are not a good choice. This gift would come with a built-in insult.
Now that the bad gift ideas are out of the way, here are some good gifts and ideas!
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Brighten up their day with this infused water bottle. Not only will it bring happiness and healthiness but it’s also a thoughtful gift. Just add frozen fruit and then enjoy some refreshing flavored water.
- Edible Bouquets
What’s better than the gesture of flowers but also fruit-covered chocolate that can also be enjoyed?
A blanket meshed sweatshirt is a perfect gift for anyone who loves to bring coziness and comfort with them!
- Candles
Although candles seem like a very basic and small gift, I promise good-smelling candles will be a great hit!
- Personalized Gifts
Unless your relationship is fairly new, personalized gifts are always sentimental and easy to give. This may require more than a few days to be sure it arrives by Valentine’s Day but it is a wonderful gift for everyone!
Hope this gift guide makes the spreading of love just a bit simpler this Valentine’s Day.