You know the feeling: the year is dragging on and December is coming for you – the holidays are coming. And fast. And as you get older, time just seems to speed up. And if you’re spending time on all those free dating sites the Internet has to offer, time can move faster than ever before.
If you are lucky enough to have that special someone in your life, getting them the perfect gift can make you feel great. Almost always, when it comes to gift giving – it’s the thought that counts and it’s not about the money spent. That being said, there are some truly terrible gift ideas around.
Whether you are a couple that has just hooked up through one of those free dating sites and celebrating your first holidays together, or this is your fiftieth, you may want to avoid getting the following gifts for your partner.
Here are some of the most hideous gift ideas out there:
Hey! Where’s the rest of this?
There’s not much more thoughtless than getting your partner something that was supposed to come in a set. For example: shoe/handbag set where you only got the shoes, an NFL team set but only giving one piece or half a season of their favourite TV show. Think about what you’re buying!
Yeah. That’s real funny. Real funny.
You might think novelty items are funny. They make tears run down your cheeks as you slap your thighs with the hilarity, but they are not something you should give your partner. A talking fish or a ridiculously large wine glass, even a fart cushion – can you not put a bit more thought into it? These are not romantic gifts for your partner during the holidays.
Last time I looked outside, it was winter, you big dummy!
Scuba gear, bikinis and swimming trunks, suntan lotion and beach bats are great gifts, in the middle of summer. But in the middle of winter, there aren’t many people who would like to be reminded of how they’re not currently frolicking on the beach without a care in the world. Snow might be fun, and yes, it does lend itself to cuddling, but let’s be honest – most people would probably rather be sipping margaritas on a tropical island.
A gift certificate? How thoughtful!
Maybe if you’re shopping for your parents or another family member, buying gift certificates is okay, but if you’re shopping for your partner – you may want to try a little harder. Nothing says I couldn’t be bothered more than a gift certificate.