The Art of Gift Giving

Attention men, that big screen TV is NOT the gift that she wants. For the first few years that my husband and I dated, he always made me pick out my gift or at least give him a big description of what I wanted. He was always worried that I would not like what he picked out. I would have been happy with a rose from the grocery store because it's the thought that counts. I wanted so badly to just be surprised. He has gotten better now that he knows my style.

When women get together and complain about their men, the one thing that comes up the most is the horrible gifts that they have received. We don't blame you guys for trying, and truthfully we feel downright sorry for you. The following gifts are not acceptable: a new barbecue grill, TV, recliner, and the Rambo DVD set. Also, PLEASE do not buy a vacuum cleaner, blender, slow cooker or any appliance that would require us to actually work. All we really want is to feel romanced. Silk pajamas are nice, as well as a gift card for our favorite store. As a matter of fact, gift cards are perfect because then we can go and buy what we want. If your significant other has hinted towards a specific pocketbook try adding other things to the pocketbook as well. Such as a gift card, candy or her favorite lotion. Add some tissue paper and make the pocketbook work as a sort of a makeshift gift basket. She will love your creativity, and it keeps you from having to wrap.