Jamaica Gleaner

How to pick the perfect one for her

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THE FIRST thing to bear in mind is that you should avoid buying gifts that are too practical or more for you than they are for her. So, don’t buy her that great video game that YOU always wanted and she will never play and don’t be thoughtles­s and just present her with a bouquet of flowers, as this shows that little thought has been put into it. Instead, look at ways in which you can learn about what she really wants, as this will help to ensure you get the perfect gift that is not boring, not predictabl­e, and really comes from the heart. Some tips to help you pick the ideal gift include:

THINK ABOUT WHAT SHE LIKES

Make sure you put plenty of thought into the type of things that she likes. For example, does she like a certain fragrance or to dine out at a particular romantic restaurant? Does she enjoy romantic breaks and weekends away with you where you can relax and celebrate the occasion in stunning surroundin­gs? Is she into jewellery and if so what sorts of gems and precious metals does she like? Using your past knowledge of your partner will help you to determine what she is most like to love as a gift.

TAKE TIME TO LISTEN

Women are very good at one thing, and this is dropping hints! Many men hear but don’t listen to these hints, which is a big mistake if you want to make the right choice. Make sure you listen to what she says and pick up on any hints she drops with regards to the romantic things she likes. This will help to make life far easier for you when making your choice and will earn you plenty of brownie points when it comes to the big day!

SPEAK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Another thing that you can do in order to try and determine what to buy your loved one for Valentine’s Day is to speak to her close friends and relations. You need to make sure you can trust them not to go back to her with the informatio­n, however. If you are worried about this, speak to your own female friends who are around the same sort of age as they will know your partner but are far less likely to tell her anything about conversati­on.

DON’T FOCUS ON CASH

One key thing to bear in mind when it comes to buying a Valentine’s gift for your loved one is that you don’t have to spend the earth. As long as it is something that you feel she will love – and something that comes from the heart – then you are on the right track. You can get all sorts of great gifts for Valentine’s Day for your partner and you can even get discounts on a huge range of gifts from a vast array of retailers available on coupon sites, which makes it even easier and more affordable to get her the ideal gift on this special and romantic occasion.

DON’T BE PREDICTABL­E

If you have been buying things like chocolates, perfume, and flowers for your girlfriend year in year out, try to avoid being predictabl­e and doing it again. Not only will she be hugely surprised at getting something totally different but she will be very impressed that you took the time to put extra thought into it and get her something different and unexpected.

CONSIDER A PERSONALIS­ED GIFT

It is always a great idea to make a Valentine’s Day gift really personal and special. Therefore, depending on what you are purchasing, consider having the gift personaliz­ed. For instance, if you are buying her a locket or a bracelet you could have her name or even both of your names engraved on it to add that special touch.

THINK ABOUT YOUR BUDGET

It is also important think about your budget when you are choosing the perfect Valentine’s Gift. The last thing you want to do is blow loads of cash on an expensive and extravagan­t gift only to find you have nothing left to pay bills and rent for the month.

Taken from www.mantrippin­g.com

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