Valentine’s Day presents can be a serious point of anxiety and stress for those in romantic relationships. New couples, veteran couples, and want-to-be couples each have their own set of challenges in the area and in each category gifts can hold different meanings. The way your gift is received has a lot to do with the structure and history of your relationship. Valentine’s Day gifts really do go beyond the gift itself and tell a story to your loved one through it. Follow this guide, within your respective category, to be certain that your gift this year is perfect.
New couples have the easiest Valentine’s Day experience because they’re still in the honeymoon phase. The fact of the matter is, no matter what you get your significant other for V Day towards the beginning of the relationship will result in lots of blushing, gushing, and kissing. When they recount the tale years later your present, no matter how tacky or terrible it might have been, will be a beautiful expression of your love. Flowers are a perfect gift for a girl because it’s the cliché. You may stop sending fragrant flowers her way later on in your relationship but right now it’s exactly what she’s looking for and it defines your relationship status as traditional, solid, and exactly what you would expect. Teddy bears, chocolate, and the flowery, heart-filled greeting card will be perfect additions if your wallet allows. You cannot go wrong on the first Valentine’s Day together as long as you give a gift!
Veteran couples have seen numerous Valentine’s Days pass by and although you think fondly of the holiday, it has probably lost its spark. No longer are you required to prove your love through inanimate objects and rather your day-to-day actions speak as a testament to your devotion and love. This creates a problem for gift-givers because although you don’t care too much about the holiday you have to continue celebrating it or else you will officially become an old, boring couple who is too content with their place in the relationship to want to improve or spice things up. The best present for the veterans are gifts that you can use together. You’ll know the perfect gift for your loved one better than I, the outsider, but keep in mind that whatever you choose should suit you and your partner for a lovely evening together. Tickets for the symphony, an ice skating date, movie night, or a special something for the bedroom are all thoughtful gifts that show your significant other that you’re not one to give up or be complacent. You’re in it for the long haul and although gift giving has gotten boring, you can still love and enjoy your time together as a couple. This year, give yourself as a gift and make sure that the time spent together is refreshing and positive.
Want-to-be-couples have it the hardest because nothing is official. Valentine’s Day is for ‘couples’ and ‘crushes’ are a seriously different beast. The best thing to give your secret lover is something inexpensive but sentimental. Just as veteran couples give each other, you should give your time. Handmade items can be especially thoughtful and sweet and show that you not only know them well enough to make something they will appreciate, but you also spent time to make it extra special. This process can be nerve-wracking because unless it’s clarified that you’re exchanging gifts there is always the risk that your gift will not be reciprocated. Just know that no matter what happens this day is the perfect opportunity to make your feelings clear. If the favor isn’t returned, give it time and the longer they stare at your figurine of the two of you they might change their mind in your favor!