I’m a lady who knows how to shop for a dude, and I wrote this for you guys.
When a man enters a shopping mall they get all freaked out. Women become stoked and cherish the thrill of the hunt. Men would rather shovel a barn stall than go shopping. They feel like they’ve been kicked in the huevos. It’s like reading all the books in a law library!
Guys, I’m on your side. I suggest you pour yourself a nice cup of organic coffee and mull through this article. It will bring you happiness for years to come!
A little hint to you girls, if you have something in mind write it down and paste it to your man’s forehead! Keep it simple! Make sure to list the price and places to buy the stuff. Make it abundantly clear to your man where the list is. Include in the list your favorite color, flower, and clothing size you wear (the actual size, not like your drivers license weight.)
Make the list guys!, but, I know you’re guys, so here’s some guidelines. If you are thinking you’ll take the easy way out and buy gift cards – Don’t! Gift cards should only be given to your lady IF she requests them! Clothing is another shopping boner. Unless your lady tells you exactly what clothing (and size) to buy, don’t go there! If you buy clothing too small she’ll feel fat, too big she’ll think you think she’s fat.
Personally, I like to receive flowers with a romantic note promising dinner at a fine restaurant. A gourmet dinner out is ALWAYS a welcome gift. Make sure you think through every detail. You may want to consider reserving a room at a fancy hotel.
Another one of my favorite gifts is a spa treatment, but if you can’t afford a day at the spa then you can always buy her some scented bath salts, romantic candles and a high quality bath robe. For example, there is organic cotton, all the way to fine Egyptian cotton robes. Find the one that best fits your budget.
Still thinking, not quite what you had in mind. You may want to consider candy and coffee. Nearly any woman will melt at the mention of gourmet chocolate and coffee. For a twist you may want to consider Fair Trade chocolates and Fair Trade coffee. If she is a coffee lover consider purchasing her a coffee of the month membership from an online coffee retailer. Coffee clubs are great way to sample through lots of different coffees. I must point out that you must stick with gourmet coffee (no canned stuff) and boxed gourmet chocolates.
Another option is an expensive pen and leather bound planner or journal. No one likes to be without a pen, or be stuck with one that only works intermittently. Even more frustrating is to hunt for a pen, then find one that doesn’t work. If you want to get a really nice pen look for a Montblanc. If you opt for a journal over a planner get one that has plenty of pages, but not so big that she can’t hold it.
Let’s say your woman likes plants, then you can buy her one of her favorites. Flowers like African Violets, and miniature roses both bloom year around and require minimal upkeep. It’s a beautiful, living reminder that you are thinking about your girl.
If you really want to make things easy on yourself, why don’t you just ask your girl what she wants? We all know what we want. Make sure she doesn’t request something too expensive! My previous suggestions can be tweaked to apply to nearly any woman. Make sure that whatever you get your girl, it reflects her desires and needs, not yours. If all else fails, then a framed picture of the two of you will be enough to get you through this holiday.
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