thoughts by Katelyn Lease
Christmas is a time for giving, and if you are dating someone special, getting the perfect gift can be stressful. Before picking one out, there are a few things to be considered.
First, and probably the most important thing to contemplate, is the relationship itself. Not to sound harsh, but you must consider whether or not you will be in the relationship after the New Year. Here, let me explain my thought process.
If you do not think that you will be together for a long time, then spending an enormous amount of money is pointless. You have to think about how deeply you want to invest in this relationship. I am not saying that you should buy a cheap gift that will show the five seconds it took you to pick it out. Only that you do not want to spend three whole paychecks on it if he does not mean the world to you.
Second, you have to think of the things that he or she likes. The best gifts are the ones that come from the heart and took thought to come up with. A simple necklace is generic and something you would give your sister.
It is wiser to think of something special about that person and highlight it for Christmas. For example, if your significant other loves to ice skate, a good Christmas present might be to take them to an ice skating rink and then for hot chocolate and cookies. It does not have to be overly extravagant.
“The best gifts are the ones that are not wrapped” is a saying that I have heard growing up and believe it more and more each year. The experiences and the memories are worth so much more to a person than just a teddy bear or their favorite perfume. And, if the present is a surprise, it is that much better.
This is not to say that you should not spoil your significant other for Christmas. The most important thing for the boyfriend or girlfriend is that they feel special.
retort by Justin Brown
When it comes to buying a gift for your significant other, it needs to come from the heart. You need to show them that you truly do care about them and this wasn’t a gift you just bought and handed it to him or her like it was no big deal.
Now this does not mean you have to go and build something or make something out of crafts. It could mean that it took you a long time to find it or it has some meaning to it; however, when you do go shopping you really need to dig in deep and find that one gift that will warm your giftie’s heart.
That last reason I stated brings me to my next point. The best type of gift to get your significant other is something that could mean a lot to her. If you are having trouble finding a gift, try asking around or even buy something that relates to an inside joke. These gifts are usually short and sweet and to the point. The best way to find the sweetest gift is to travel to the North Pole and talk to the big man himself.
You never want to get her something really simple such as a gift card or money. This just states that you completely forgot and bought this on last minute notice. Another point I would like to bring out is to never give her sexist gifts. Perfect examples of this are kitchen utensils. This clearly states “Babe, you belong in the kitchen.” Unless you want her crying and burning your Christmas presents I recommend not to even considering purchasing anything sexist.
When you go out to the store to buy the gift, think “What would make them smile or laugh?” Typically you want to be shooting for smile, but laughing can be good too. Laughing does not mean to go buy her some gag gift like fake poop. You want to find a gift that strikes her just right and she lets out a good old jolly laugh.
Now, if you get them to smile, it is the single greatest feeling in the world. During those split seconds it feels like the whole world just slows down and you can do anything you believe in. This feeling gives you this amazing warmth that makes you want to soar into the air screaming and then run down the street as if you have just found the golden ticket. It is literally impossible not to smile back, because that is the magic of Christmas, and I think that people tend to forget that very easily.