Gifts are typically seen as expressions of love, respect, honor and, or affection.  They should be given from the sincerity of one’s heart because of the love or admiration of the recipient.  The act and thought of gift giving tends to take on new meaning when people get involved in relationships.  Here is a fresh perspective for couples when approaching the thought of giving gifts.

Society seems to have instituted an unwritten law that gifts are to be given on every social holiday and birthday.  Have you ever known a woman not to receive a gift for Valentine’s Day from her special someone?  Well, he probably wasn’t too special anymore after that.  There are silly people who actually end relationships simply to avoid buying Christmas gifts.  What nonsense.  This type of behavior is the result of societal pressure that often removes the sincere joy and love of gift giving.  Why did you give the last gift that you gave?  Was it because of love, fear or all of the advertisements based on the holiday season.   Don’t get me wrong here.  I appreciate the gifts I receive even if they don’t come from the heart.  Let’s face it, a new computer is a new computer and I wanted it.

When in a relationship we need to truly consider why we do the things that we do.  Always keep this in mind.  Holiday gifts are expected and reward you with a nice hug and thank you.  “Just Because” gifts are unexpected and may set you up for a great two weeks if you know what I mean.  If gift giving represents our love and affection for someone, why wait to give them when everyone else in the world is doing the same thing at the same time… Valentine’s Day?

Don’t let the gifts you give to the person you love or care about become a mere routine.  Begin to think about ways to surprise him or her from time to time for no special reason at all.  This will put money in your “love bank” and set you up for success.  Be careful not to use your gifts to manipulate or fabricate romance because you will get caught and that is not where you want to be.  For men, that’s like expecting sex because you bought dinner on the first date.  No one wants to feel used.

I challenge you to find a nice gift that can be delivered to his or her job, or home.  Their friends will be impressed and they will be overjoyed.  The smile on their face when you finally see them will remind you of the same euphoric love that brought you together.  Please leave comments about the reactions you get.

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