Whether it is anniversary gifts or Christmases or birthdays, some people find the act of buying a gift incredibly stressful. This can be, very simply, because the person has no idea what to get them. It’s something that we can all benefit from improving. When you become a better buyer of gifts, it’s all about having the right strategies in place at the very outset. Let’s show you some foolproof methods.
Listen to Their Complaints
You might be able to find women’s jewelry that pleases most people, but if your significant other find certain items of jewelry are impractical, you can work towards finding solutions that solve those problems. This is a very underrated method because if you can find a gift that solves a common problem in someone’s life, this will show just how thoughtful you are.
Take Notes (Especially if Your Memory is Poor)
One of the biggest problems, especially from the perspective of the typical husband, is they either don’t pay attention to the signs or they just don’t take enough mental or physical notes. It’s a very simple thing, but the best thing you can do is to have a little document and start taking notes, either with regard to problems they have in their lives or something that they are incredibly excited about that they’ve seen in the store. They will always drop hints in one way or another and if you can, over time, start to amass a few titbits of information, you’ve got a lot to draw from. This means that you are not purchasing something they’ve said they wanted a month before their birthday, but amassing information over years can help you to start connecting the dots between certain types of items, meaning you end up buying something that is not just on their lust list, but it can be an actual surprise. When it comes to birthdays or Christmases, it’s always a good idea to have that element of surprise.
Think About the Sentimental…
We’ve gotten caught up in the notion of giving gifts for the sake of giving gifts, but this means that the vast majority of the stuff we buy ends up being discarded or forgotten about. It’s important to choose gifts that will remain cherished for years on end. One of the biggest issues here is that we don’t give sentimental gifts because we think they are a risk. But a report that was published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology shows that people actually prefer sentimental items.
… And the Long-Term
While those “wow” moments when opening the present is what we strive for, we should also look at the long-term results of that gift. Finding something that fits into their lives can make a big difference here. As nice as it is to give them a gift card for a restaurant that is in the next town over, when you are opting for a more practical item that fits into their lives this can also bring that “wow” moment!
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