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This guide has been written tongue in cheek to help us men buy gifts for the women in our lives. It is more a list of what not to do rather than a list of what to do. Being married myself for a few years I can offer some very sound advise. The problem is, women are very complicated and would rarely use a direct approach, eg "I would like a Chocolate Fountain, please" and if they did say that there would probably be some subtext about how they should not eat chocolate because they think they are fat. With that in mind, here is this "how not to upset your wife / girlfriend and buy her a nice present" guide.
- Listen out for hints. I know that you might find it very difficult to hear the subliminal message in a woman's subtle remark, but it's worth trying. For example, should your girlfriend mention that she would like some more pottery to add to her Clarice Cliff collection, it is worth making a mental note of this fact and checking out the local antique shops in the area.
- However, if your girlfriend tells you not to bother with presents this year, or to only get her a small one, then act on this request at your peril, she is clearly lying.
- Don't buy clothes unless a direct request has been made of you to do this. Not only does the item have to be the correct size, it has to be in both a colour and style that your lady will appreciate. If you buy something too big, you open yourself up to "Do you really think I'm so fat I could wear that?!" However, if you buy something too small, you are asking for "You don't love me, you wish I were slimmer" type remarks. Be warned.
- Don't buy household appliances to make her life easier. For example, it would be unfortunate for you to have the latest steam iron lodged down your oesophagus by an angry partner, along with the sentiments "well you can do your own bloody ironing".
- Wrap the present yourself with top quality wrapping paper, ribbons and bows. You could even attach a helium filled balloon. Your girlfriend will be impressed that you have gone to such an effort for her.
- Don't buy her DIY tools, unless she loves her DIY and has specifically requested them. Otherwise, she might think that, in fact, you have bought the present for yourself. That would be a bad move.
- Don't ask your mum for help in choosing a gift for your girlfriend. Your mother will most likely have no idea what your girlfriend would like. A better person to ask for suggestions would be your girlfriend's best friend, who is likely to know her better.
- No one is ever too old for a teddy bear, especially a gorgeous personalised one.
- And the final suggestion to make things as easy as possible would be to select on of these beautiful gifts listed below:
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