Top Ten Gift Ideas for your Girlfriend
Gift giving can be difficult, especially when shopping for someone special. When buying a gift for your girlfriend, remember that it is a gift for her. Unless you know it is something she really wants, skip the lingerie. It will feel more like giving her a gift for you. Also avoid gym memberships and gift certificates in general. Any woman wants to know that you have put some thought into a gift for her.
There is no perfect gift that will work for any woman. Finding a gift that reflects your girlfriend's interests will show that you care and have taken the time to find the perfect gift for her. Yet there are some common gift ideas that will help point you in the right direction:
1. Jewelry - Not just any jewelry, but jewelry that says something about your girlfriend. Choose a bracelet in her favorite color or a pendant that matches her eyes. Tell her why you chose the jewelry when you give it to her and she will appreciate the thought you put into the selection.
2. Event Tickets - Tickets to a play, concert or other event can make a great gift, especially when you add a nice dinner to the evening. Make sure the event you choose is something that is special to your girlfriend. Avoid buying tickets to a sporting event unless your girlfriend is a fan of the team as much, or more, than you are. Never forget, it is a gift for her.
3. A Weekend Getaway - Take your girlfriend to a quiet Bed and Breakfast for a mini-vacation. Plan to spend time doing the things she likes, including spending some time just talking and relaxing together.
4. Make a Gift - A mix CD may not quite cut it, but writing a poem or song for your girlfriend is a wonderful gift. If you are an artist, she would love being the subject of a beautiful drawing or sculpture.
5. Books - If your girlfriend reads a lot she may love to receive a few thoughtfully chosen books. Pick books in a romantic vein. Mix a classic such as Wuthering Heights or Pride and Prejudice with a book of love sonnets.
6. Home Accessories - Women often fill their homes with meaningful keepsakes. A beautiful hand blown glass vase or a set of antique candlesticks may be the perfect gift. For the best results, try to find something that fits her decorating style.
7. A Memory Book - Buy a guided journal that documents the beginning of a relationship and fill in your viewpoint of how you met, your first date, first kiss, and other special memories.
8. A Spa Certificate - Give your girlfriend a massage or a day of pampering at a local spa. Plan on having a special evening out together after her day of beauty.
9. Clothes - Clothes can be a little tricky. Pashminas, wraps, and other shawls are easy to buy regardless of knowing her exact size. Sweaters and outerwear are also easier to size properly without a fitting. Enlisting the help of her friends is a good idea when buying a clothing gift, but save the receipt in case the gift doesn't fit.
10. Flowers - Some women love flowers, others do not, or worse, are badly allergic. If your girlfriend has allergies, you may want to skip the flowers. Otherwise, try to find some interesting flowers and present them in a nice vase so she will not have to work to cut and arrange them.
When shopping for your girlfriend think about her interests and what you love about her. Whatever gift you give should show that you put some thought into the selection and made a real effort to find a perfect gift for her.
