Valentine Gifts to Avoid

1. The Practical Gift - Even if she really needs some practical or household item, don’t do it! A new dishwasher a week after Valentine’s Day will get you a gold star but on Valentine’s Day it will get you a spot in the doghouse.

2. The Sexy Lingerie Gift - She will naturally assume that this is a gift for you or that you think that she’s usually boring and unappealing. There’s also the risk of getting the wrong size. Whether too big or too small, she may feel insulted or hurt and that is definitely not the reaction you want from a present. Too dangerous and can go wrong too easily.

3. Gift Cards - A card says that you couldn’t be bothered to put any thought into your gift. Additionally it gives her nothing to open on the important day. An exception to this rule might be a gift certificate to a spa or salon for a day of pampering, but have a card and a small gift to wrap for her to open.

4. The Panic Gift - This is the one you got on the way home at the local drugstore. It usually includes some wilted flowers without a vase, a generic card with your name scribbled on it and a standard box of chocolates. This says “I remembered at the last minute and didn’t want to get in trouble”.

Valentine Gifts She’ll Love

The best gift to give is one that is meaningful. It doesn’t have to be traditional, although it adds a nice touch to include a bouquet of flowers or even a single rose. Find a gift that says “you’re special” and one that your Valentine will know you put thought into. This could be an elegant pair of diamond earrings or a gold necklace. Buying her something related to her interests and hobbies is also a good idea. Whatever you decide on it should be something that is personal. A blank card that you write an original note expressing your feelings will be more treasured than any mass-produced Hallmark greeting. If you are not confident of your writing ability, find a poem that best describes how you feel and tell her how it reminds you of your love.