ALT-5 Top 10 Gift Ideas for your Girlfriend
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Your Girlfriend
Giving a great gift to your girlfriend isn’t very difficult. It just requires a little imaginative thinking and thoughtfulness. Far too often, men make the mistake of giving a gift to that special woman in their lives that is really something that the men like, or think is cool. To successfully shop for a woman, you have to step outside of the male side of your brain for a little while, and actually think like a woman.
Ask any woman you know, and she will probably tell you that the trick to buying her a really great gift is simply showing that you know her interests and personality. Far too often, women are given gifts along the lines of cleaning equipment for the house, kitchen gadgets, or things that everyone can use, such as a gaming system.
These items are fine and wonderful, IF that is what your girlfriend enjoys, BUT most women enjoy something that is a little more personal and shows that you really had her interests in mind when you went shopping.
Women have a tendency not to buy the types of things they REALLY want for themselves, because they think those items are frivolous. They tend to shop with abandon for others in their lives, but with some restraint when shopping for themselves. She may really like that new set of earrings, or that really neat sleep sound machine, but will pass it by because it seems to be a tad extravagant to buy something like that for themselves. This is where you can really make a difference and be a big hit with your girlfriend.
In general most women like the following things:
1. Anything that will allow them to pamper themselves a bit: This includes things such as Spa salts, scrubs, bubble baths, scented soaps, candles, and a relaxing CD to enjoy while she soaks in a hot bath. In this hectic-paced world, it can be hard to find the time to just relax and enjoy a little “Me” time. You can give her the gift of relaxation with these items. Consider packaging these things up in a nice gift basket, or, if you are not craft inclined, there are many ready-made baskets available on the market, in a variety of price ranges. Just make sure you choose a scent she enjoys.
2. Tickets for 2 to a favorite concert, play, or opening: Take the time to show her that you value her interests as well as your own by attending the event with her.
3. Dinner at her favorite restaurant: We are not talking about McDonalds here. Find out what her favorite type of cuisine is, and, if it is within your financial means, take out for an evening for fine dining.
4. Give her a “Day of Beauty” at her favorite salon: Most women love to go to a salon to be pampered and fussed over because it makes them feel decadent and special.
5. The gift of your undivided time and attention. This can be difficult to achieve in today’s overworked and over-stressed society, but it is definitely worth the effort. Your girlfriends want not only to know, but to feel like she is the most important person in your life. You can spend hours upon hours “telling” her that she is important to you, but nothing drives the point home like actually “showing” her. Some examples of how to accomplish this feat are:
6. Take her on a picnic. Pack a simple lunch of wine, cheese, fruit, and crackers. Spend a few hours secluded in a local park, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
7. Spend a rainy Sunday afternoon with her, lying around on the couch or in bed, reading the newspaper, or doing the crossword puzzle together.
8. Once a week, sit down with her and talk about anything she wants to discuss. Be attentive, interactive, and communicate with her. Ask her how her week was and really listen to her response.
9. If your creatively inclined, write her a love poem or letter, telling her all of the reasons you are glad she is in your life. Read it out loud to her. She may already know you love her, but it is always nice to be reminded of the reasons why.
10. Surprise her with a weekend getaway trip. You don't have to go far away and it doesn't have to be an expensive adventure. Something as simple as a quick trip to the mountains, a trip to a Bed and Breakfast in the country, or even a day trip to the seashore are all great choices.
Gifts, such as flowers and candy, are nice gestures, but they are a bit overdone and don’t show very much creativity or imagination. They have become the standard “go to” gifts when you have forgotten an important occasion, or perhaps, mistakenly don’t take the time to really put her first.
With a little extra effort and thought, you can be assured of giving her a gift that will be a big hit.
