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Christmas Gifts for Your Girlfriend or Wife

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By Brenda Hoffman, published Oct 17, 2006
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A lot of men become paralyzed whenever they have to purchase a gift for their wife or girlfriend. They may feel as though they are in a no-win situation because if they do not buy a gift then they will be in the proverbial "doghouse," but if they buy the wrong gift they may be in the "doghouse" too.

Unfortunately women do not make this any easier on their boyfriend or husband. In fact, women are actually notorious for expecting their significant other to read their minds. They often tell the men in their lives that if they really loved her they would know exactly what to buy her. Therefore, when you buy a gift for your significant other you usually get one of these two reactions: 

· A lucky guy gets a slightly trembling lip and a tight smile as she struggles to now show you that she is disappointed. 

· An unlucky guy gets a withering look accompanied by a deep sigh as she shows you how you have failed yet again.

Is it any wonder why men tend to make themselves scarce whenever gift-giving occasions come about?

Some men try to please their women and overcome their disappointment by spending an extravagant amount of money on a gift. There are two problems with this approach: 

· The cost of the gift is meaningless if it is not what their girlfriend really wants. 

· You will probably resent the fact that you have spent this much money on a gift that you know will not meet her expectations.

Now, you cannot give up before you have even begun shopping. Instead, you should know that there are opportunities wherein you can buy a discount gift that will either meet or greatly exceed your significant other's expectations. So, what is the secret? The secret is that you need to make your gift personal. Here are some wonderful ideas to help you out when you are shopping for her Christmas gift this year.

Christmas Gifts for Your Girlfriend or Wife

You don't have to give her a diamond to make her happy this Christmas.

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Takeaways
  • All women love jewelry, perfume and bath and body treats that are selected especailly for them.
  • You need to be very cautious if you are going to purchase lingerie for your special woman this year.
  • Showing that you know and care about your woman will keep you out of the dog house this year.
Did You Know?
Women don't need you to break your bank account for them, but they do need you to show that you know and care about them intimately.
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I disagree with the top three choices. Perfume, Jewelry, and Lingerie are three standard gifts that are totally IMpersonal. Everyone does them. What's in a woman's re-gifting drawer? Perfumes, jewelry, and bath gift sets that people have given her through the years, that she will then pass on to someone else she doesn't know that well herself. Along with the picture frames random acquaintances gave her. How about a book on a topic she's interested in, tickets to a concert or theater event that you know she'd enjoy, a gift certificate for a day at a spa, or a weekend reservation at a B&B? Those are thoughtful, targeted to HER, not to just any woman, and show her that you want her to A)know her well, B)want her to feel good, and C)want to spend time with her. All good things!

Posted on 12/07/2007 at 8:12:00 AM

 
lol

Posted on 12/04/2007 at 4:12:00 AM

 
lol

Posted on 12/04/2007 at 4:12:00 AM

 
Wow that's helpful. It was about to drive me crazy thinking about what I was going to get my girlfriend. Now I know exactly what i'll get her. Thanks Mrs. Hoffman you've been a big help!

Posted on 11/24/2006 at 6:11:00 PM

 
Thanks Barefoot! I'm glad it helped you!

Posted on 10/18/2006 at 6:10:00 AM

 
I had to read the opening paragraphs aloud to my wife and keep reminding her that a women wrote this. Thanks for the truth.

Posted on 10/17/2006 at 7:10:00 PM

 
Good ideas!

Posted on 10/17/2006 at 11:10:00 AM

 
Great tips!!

Posted on 10/17/2006 at 9:10:00 AM

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