To all married guys

[Akoz]

what is a good gift for a girl that makes it look like you put alot of effort into the gift but takes slim to none?

 

[MikeBcos]

Flowers always work.

 

[Josh66]

Yeah, flowers. Or jewelry.

 

[OregonAmy]

why are you asking guys?

jewelry from a local artist's gallery is fantastic - and takes no more effort than going to Macy's (ok maybe a little more, to search for one on google maps).

What's her favorite store? Get her something there.

Most women get chilly at work - last year my husband got me a cashmere hoodie at my favorite store (banana republic) and I wear it at least 3 days a week at work. A nice shawl/cardigan to keep at work is always a welcome gift.

 

[Yemme]

Jewelry... diamonds if it's in your budget. Even a simple gift from Tiffany is nice.

 

[Joves]

Not married but have extensive expeince with females. Victoria's Secret always smoothed thing over for me. If you dont know what to buy get a gift cetificate.

 

[astrostu]

Yeah, I'd think you'd want to ask the ladies on this one. Men can be pretty oblivious when it comes go gauging reactions to presents.

 

[jglovac]

I'm not married, so I guess you can totally disregard this, but buying jewelry at an antique store is the way to go!! Looks just like the real thing, but is a hell of a lot less.... :mrgreen:

 

[stsinner]

How about Edible Arrangements...

 

[Chiller]

A Cemetery Plot. It is forever. :lmao::lmao:

 

[alarionov]

Hey just a girl here but maybe something tha you put thought into. doesnt have to be a lot of thought but just enough to let her know that you listen to what she says

 

[Hertz van Rental]

Even better than that....

Take her out for dinner (and make sure you pay).
A good one in my opinion (and I have done it a number of times to ladies for whom it was appropriate) is to take them shopping for a dress and shoes.
"Don't look at the price tag - that's my problem and I don't care so long as you like them." It's worth it just for the look on their little faces.

If all else fails, buy her a watch.
Because you know what they say - there's no present like the time.






I'll get me coat....

 

[ATXshots]

First...whats it for? Birthday, valentines, did you make her mad?

I like flowers, jewelry, food....oh chocolate covered strawberries are coming to lambs

 

[lvcrtrs]

What you do really does kinda go with the occasion.

If your relationship is new, I like the idea of the "special" piece of jewelry from the antique or estate type store (something different she won't see elsewhere). Nothing says you're special than one of those eternity pieces from any store USA that ALL your friends already have. If your relationship is more established, the meaning will come more from the thinking behind it, not the actual gift. For example: Honey, pick a place you'd like to go for the weekend, call and make reservations, pack your bag, find a sitter and just let me know when we're leaving. Versus: Honey, my mom is taking the kids this weekend (and she is coming to pick them up so you don't have to take them over), I put a bag on the bed, put what you need in it for 2 days, I'll have the car started and ready for you at xxpm. Like OMG, I didn't have to make the plans/arrangements. I so LOVE you. Trust me on this one. Doesn't mean on the BIG anniversarys, a ring at the bottom of the champagne glass wouldn't have its place. (Don't forget to take your credit card, reservation confirmation and fill the car with gas). You don't want to blow it once you've gotten that far.

 

[Yemme]

Victoria's Secret always smoothed thing over for me.

That's a gift for you ... you little sneak.