Gift Ideas For Girlfriends
10 Things To Consider When Buying Gifts for Girlfriends
1. It isn’t about the cost of the item
You might think that buying the most expensive gift is what is going to make her the happiest or impress her the most, but that isn’t true!
Your girlfriend will be much more appreciative if you take the time to think of something special that you know she will love.
It’s easy to go to the nearest store and buy what looks nice, but that is incredibly impersonal and won’t make her as happy as something unique or unusual.
2. She appreciates sentimental items
Keep in mind that you are shopping for a gift that your girlfriend wants, not something that you would want. You might not be as interested in sentimental items, but she will love it!
Especially if you aren’t as good at expressing your emotions, a sentimental gift can “do the talking for you” and show her how much you care and how much you love her.
3. Don’t get her the same gift twice
This is such a big mistake! Do not ever get her a gift that you have gotten her before unless she specifically asks you to.
You might not think this is a big deal, but in her eyes, it will look like you don’t care or don’t remember what you’ve gotten for her before.
Gifts mean a lot to her, and it isn’t the dollar value, but the thought behind them.
Getting the same itemlooks like there was no thought put into what you got now or what you got previously.
4. Listen to any clues she gives you
Instead of struggling to think of the perfect idea, listen instead to what your girlfriend says.
She might not come out and directly say what she wants, but she’ll likely drop some clues if her birthday or your anniversary is coming up.
These clues can help guide you in the right direction, and from there you can select the perfect unique gift that she will be sure to love.
5. A “practical” gift is usually not the best
Unless your girlfriend has specifically asked you for something like a vacuum cleaner, it probably isn’t the best gift.
Sure, there are really nice products out there that she might love, but giving it as a gift gives the appearance that you want her to, for example, clean the house.
Your heart might be in the right place, but it might not come across that way!
6. Keep it fun
Gifts don’t have to be super serious, have fun with it! It’s easy to get stressed out thinking up the perfect gift, but you’ll do much better if you relax.
She will love a fun and flirty gift, and she’ll appreciate you taking the time to get her something that will make her smile.
7. Mark your calendar
There is nothing worse than realizing it is your 1st or any other anniversary and you forgot to get your girlfriend something.
This is something that is so easily avoidable, just mark down important dates on your calendar! Set an alert if you need to.
The last thing you want is for her to get you something (which you know she will) and you have nothing to give her in return.
8. Be creative
By now you should understand that with your girlfriend, it is always the thought that counts.
A well thought out gift will always be more appreciated than an expensive or a common gift that she could easily get herself.
Don’t be afraid to get creative and choose a quirky gift. You taking the time to do so will almost mean more to her than the gift itself!
9. Ask her friends or family
You aren’t the only person that knows your girlfriend well, so don’t be afraid to reach out to her friends and family to ask them for advice on what to get her.
She may have told them about something she has wanted, or they might have thought of an idea on their own.
Sometimes all it takes is a quick brainstorming session with her best friend to come up with the perfect gift idea.
10. Don’t wait until the last minute
You will not have a wide range of options if you wait until the day before, or even the week before, a big event (Valentine's Day perhaps?!) or holiday. Plan her gift in advance!
When you wait until the last minute you’ll end up with an impersonal gift, and it will be obvious to her, even if you think you covered it up well.
Set an alert a few weeks in advance to give yourself plenty of time to think of an idea, find the item, and order it.
Don’t risk it not being delivered in time!
Even if you get the perfect gift, it loses a lot of value if it isn’t delivered in time, and she will end up feeling unimportant on a day that is supposed to feel special.
