Gifts That Could Ruin a Romance
Gift to avoid #1:
Unless you are planning on proposing, avoid gifting jewelry, especially
a ring, as that perceived level of commitment may intimidate your sweetheart.
Gift to avoid #2:
While a ring may be considered overboard, anything impersonal, such as a
kitchen appliance or gift card can be construed as thoughtless or insincere.
Gift to avoid #3:
Avoid gifting lingerie for your first holidays together. It may be
considered too intimate and send the wrong message.
Gift to avoid #4:
Gifting something selfish, such as sporting event tickets when you know
your significant other isn't a sports fan, can relay that you may be more focused on your
own interests than that of the person you are getting the gift for.
(Lump-of-coal award winner: The boyfriend who bought his girlfriend a Wii. Turns out that
she wasn't a gamer, he just needed a place to put the Wii because he already had an Xbox
and Playstation 3 at his house.)
Gift to avoid #5:
Work-related items that promote efficiency at the office should generally be avoided. Why
bring up "work" on special days, which is a time for relaxation.
Gift to avoid #6:
Clothing may be offensive, especially if you aren't sure about what size
to purchase.
Gift to avoid #7:
Animals as presents are generally bad ideas unless you know the person
very well. Pets are huge commitments and way too serious for a "first holiday" together.
(Lump-of-coal award winner #1: The boyfriend who gave his girlfriend a rabbit that died the
next day.)
(Lump of irony award winner #2: The boyfriend who gave his girlfriend a puppy. The puppy
required so much time and attention that the girl didn't have any time left over for the
boyfriend.
Gift to avoid #8:
Re-gifting is never a good idea, especially if it's a gift from a past
relationship.
Gift to avoid #9:
Forget cliches, such as boxes of chocolates or flowers. They show little
thought or effort.
Gift to avoid #10:
Avoid gifts that may suggest that your significant other needs to
change something about himself/herself, such as exercise clothes or gym equipment, which
may say that he/she doesn't look good enough as he/she is.
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