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There’s always a good reason to give your significant other a gift, whether it’s their birthday, a holiday or a random weekend in the summer. You could be celebrating an anniversary, or you might just want to show your love and appreciation for them. A gift’s meaning is crucial in determining how much they will enjoy it.
Follow these eight simple tips for finding the best present for your special someone.
1. Foodie Dice
Food is the way to many hearts. If this saying is true for your partner, get them foodie dice. This gift is excellent for people who love to cook and want to experiment with ingredients.
Foodie dice generally consist of different pieces to roll and each has various types of food, such as proteins, carbs and vegetables. It can even determine the cooking method, too. This is great for date nights where you want to get creative in the kitchen.
2. Framed Picture
A framed picture is an easy way to give your partner a meaningful, cherishable present. A photograph of you together or of something special in your lives is a memorable present they can cherish forever. Sometimes people forget to preserve memories, so getting them a framed picture can be a touching reminder of past times.
3. Timepiece
A luxury timepiece is one of the most intimate gifts you can give your significant other. They’ll wear the watch every day and think of you whenever they look down and check the time.
For example, Rolex watches are popular luxury timepieces. These watches have been around for over a century and are a part of history.
4. Open When Envelopes
“Open when” envelopes are some of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your partner. The gift’s intimacy comes from your pen and gift of gab, so put time and thought into each letter. You make an envelope for each occasion your partner may encounter, such as loneliness, sadness, anxiousness, happiness, anger and more. Write notes to keep them in a good mood or uplift them from times of doubt.
5. Customized Jersey
Sports teams are a big deal in the United States. Over 50 million Americans watched live sports at least once per month in 2021, and that number is only rising. If your partner is a fan, get them a customized jersey or apparel.
They will cherish it for the rest of their lives. You’ll get bonus points if you can get their favourite player to sign the jersey. After all, supporting a professional sports team is practically a full-time job.
6. Bucket List Poster
Your significant other may be a massive fan of movies, TV shows, national parks or something else. Give them a challenge they’ll enjoy by gifting a bucket list poster. You can order one from the internet or make it yourself and customize it for the topic.
For example, if they like movies, give them a poster of the top 100 movies of all time, and they can cross the films off as they watch.
7. Avoid: Expensive Gifts
As lovely as they sound, grand gestures like a new car or a vacation can end up being unwanted gifts for some. A weekend getaway to the mountains or another city is usually fine, but anything more than that requires prior planning.
Your partner will have to request time off work for a vacation, which might not be guaranteed. Then, they must account for expenses like care for pets, children and other loved ones. A car is another one to avoid because your partner should be directly involved so they can customize it to their liking.
These gifts are nice, but they require a lot of planning and more than just an impulse. You should avoid these presents unless your partner has made specific requests for them.
8. Avoid: Pets
Pets are fantastic, whether dogs, cats, hamsters, lizards or anything else you and your partner love. They might not be the best gift, though. Like vacations and cars, pets are far from the easiest decision a person can make.
They will be there after the birthday or holiday and require daily attention. Puppies and kittens need extra care because they need bathroom training, among other assistance. Avoiding animals is best unless your partner has voiced their wishes for a present like this.
Giving Your Partner the Perfect Present
You know what someone likes and dislikes if you’re with them long enough. Find a gift that will be the most meaningful for your partner, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, holiday or any occasion. The thought put into a present means more than any dollar amount spent.
Your partner will appreciate your creativity and your thinking about their interests. Use these eight tips to find a meaningful gift for your significant other.
About The Author:
Oscar Collins is the managing editor at Modded, where he writes about cars, fitness, the outdoors and more. Check out @TModded for regular updates!
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