| Flowers, chocolates, an intimate dinner for two, a | | | | Surprising him with a trip to somewhere new where |
| weekend getaway in Paris -- these are only a few of | | | | the fishing is great (if he is an avid fisherman, for |
| the things you can give to the man or woman in | | | | example) or presenting her with tickets to a |
| your life to express your love and affection. | | | | Broadway play she has been anticipating is also a |
| The problem is that so many people make the | | | | very romantic gesture. Being there to share in an |
| mistake of thinking that the price of a gift is the best | | | | experience that your man or woman will find pleasure |
| determinant of whether it will be held in high regard | | | | in can be a priceless present. |
| by the recipient. While the price tag does | | | | Some men and women are reluctant to give gifts |
| undoubtedly contribute to some extent to a gift's | | | | because of budgetary constraints. They feel they |
| impact, it is not the most important factor when it | | | | cannot afford to give extravagant gifts to their |
| comes to how well it will be received. | | | | partner. But, as stated above, gifts need not be |
| You can buy a perfume gift set that costs more | | | | expensive to be special. |
| than $500 for instance, but if your recipient is allergic | | | | According to relationship experts, the giving of gifts |
| to fragrance, then that gift won't have the romantic | | | | is an important form of communication in a |
| impact you were aiming for, would it? | | | | relationship. Giving the right gift is a way of making |
| On the other hand, if you bought your wife or | | | | your partner feel appreciated and loved. It is a way |
| girlfriend a bouquet of roses that set you back by | | | | of saying "You are in my thoughts and I love you." It |
| only $25 or so, but roses are her favorite flowers, | | | | strengthens the bond between giver and recipient, |
| then it is more than likely that she will view and | | | | cementing the relationship even more. Looking at it |
| appreciate the gift as a romantic gesture from you. | | | | this way, you cannot afford to NOT give a gift if |
| Another thing to keep in mind when looking for a gift | | | | you want the bond between the two of you to stay |
| for your beloved is that the most memorable | | | | steadfast and true. |
| presents are not necessarily material in nature. | | | | |