The biggest shopping day of the year has come and gone...so what are you getting your lady for Christmas??
One of my pet peeves when it comes to gift buying and men is their decision to head out at the last minute and just "pick up some jewelry or something."
STOP RIGHT THERE!
If the woman in your life is important enough to buy a gift for, then she's important enough to put a little thought into the present you plan to put under the tree.
Of course, there's nothing worse than a can opener, a sweater in some god-awful color that looks like your mother would wear it, or a nice gift "for the house."
Here are a few tips:
1) LISTEN
I know it's hard, but pay attention to what she says during a normal day.
If you are watching TV and she says she likes something, make a mental note of it.
It may not be something she necessarily needs, but something she would love to have.
2) WHY DO YOU LOVE HER?
What does she like to do, what kind of person is she, what does she believe in?
Find a gift that fits those answers and you've won the battle.
3) SURPRISE HER
Don't ask for a list. Come on guys, you can do better than that.
4) DON'T BLAME IT ON THE KIDS
Telling her "well, your children picked it out" is no excuse.
She wants a gift from YOU.
5) KNOW WHAT SHE HAS
Getting her another black coat just won't cut it.
6) PLAN AHEAD
Running out on Christmas Eve is just not the thing to do.
You'll get stuck with something that will violate all of the above.
The moral of the story -
take some time and give that special someone the consideration she deserves.
And if you follow the steps above she will repay you in spades!! I guarantee it!
