According to a recent study, nearly ⅓ of people find gift-buying stressful – even when shopping for their partner or spouse. So, if this is something that you struggle with, you aren’t alone!
While it is important to remember that it’s the thought that counts (meaning they’ll likely enjoy anything you hand over), there are plenty of methods that you can utilize to find the kind of gift they will be talking about for years to come.
Read on to find out more!
Set Yourself A Budget Ahead Of Time
In an ideal world, you would not have to worry about money when it comes to buying a present for somebody you love. However, that’s not to say that you can’t find a good gift on a budget, either. You just need to be realistic when setting yourself a budget ahead of time so that you know what you are working with.
Think About Their Hobbies
By now, you likely know the feeling of opening a gift that you know you’ll never need or use. While thoughtful, this is the kind of present that ends up sitting in a corner of your room for years to come. However, you can avoid this kind of gift faux pas by thinking about your partner’s interests or hobbies before reaching for your credit card. For example, if they’re a big fan of tabletop games such as D&D, you could purchase dnd dice bags or other similar products. This way, you know your money will be put to good use, especially if they play on a weekly basis.
Plan A Party On Their Behalf
Sometimes, the best gifts are not those you can buy at the store. For example, there is nothing more special than spending time with those you love, which is why you cannot go wrong with planning a party on behalf of your partner. Whether you rent out their favorite bar or restaurant or bring the fun to your home, this is a great way to ensure they can celebrate their big day in style.
Ask Them For A Wishlist
While this does take the ‘surprise’ out of the gifting process, there’s nothing wrong with asking your partner ahead of time what they’d like for their birthday. After all, they may have had something in their Amazon basket for months without ever pressing purchase because they think it’s too indulgent or expensive. Either way, having them put together a wishlist ahead of time means that you know you’re spending your money wisely, even if you do decide to tick a more expensive items off the list.
Don’t Put Too Much Pressure On Yourself.
Wanting to show your partner just how much you value them is a noble cause. However, it is important to remember that this is not something they’d like you to lose sleep over.
Furthermore, it’s important that you trust your judgment when it comes to buying them a gift. After all, you know your partner or spouse better than anyone else in the world, which means that you are in the best possible position to buy them something they’ll love.
Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
