Happy Valentine’s Day season, lovebirds. Here’s how to impress your wife, fiancé, girlfriend, or that cute girl in your building that you’ve been flirting with for months:
1. Don’t get her that gaudy chocolate diamond necklace that jewelry stores are shoving down your throat.
That’s it, that’s the whole gift guide.
Maybe it’s not that easy, but finding a romantic Valentine’s Day gift that’s not a complete cliché doesn’t have to be hard. It can all be summed up in one question: Why give jewelry every year when she’s been complaining about how crappy her tablet is?
Real romance isn’t about the amount of money you spend or picking out the biggest bouquet of roses (though that is still very much an acceptable add-on). It’s about showing that you pay attention to her complaints, hone in on her gushing about stuff she likes, and showing how much you appreciate what she does for you by gifting something that makes her life easier. If you’re doing long distance, a gift that keeps communication a priority is a no-brainer. You know, that healthy relationship stuff. Read more…
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