It can be pretty hard to shop for your husband, even after years of marriage. There are only so many pairs of socks a man will enjoy, and maybe it's time for a change. If you are looking for the perfect gift, then you first need to understand the reasons why men can be a bit of a challenge.
Men Typically Buy what They Need
Despite the modern jokes about useless men and female empowerment, men are actually much more independent than women and are happy with the basics most of the time. Because of this, your man is likely to have everything he thinks he needs and will happily buy stuff when it's appropriate. That's why
fun gifts for men always go down a treat. Funny gifts like a stress ball boob will be welcomed because if you ask what he wants, he will probably just say nothing.
Men Say They Don't Need Anything
Just as they buy what they need as and when most of the time, men usually also say they don't need anything when asked, because most of the time that's what they genuinely believe. Of course, you know better when he's wearing a six-year-old t-shirt on date night! So try these:
- Think about a gift he would love for something he loves to do, like a sport or hobby.
- Men also love gifts that offer practicality and can make their working day easier.
- Casually drop different gift ideas into a conversation to see which one interests him.
Men Can Be Bad at Dropping Hints
Women can subtly and not so subtly drop hints about the things they want from a man. Casual conversation, random drops and insertions, and plain stating that you want something comes easily to a woman! But men don't really think the same way, and may even go out of their way to not ask for something because there are bigger priorities. However, no one knows your man like you do, so try thinking about his hobbies, past successful gifts, and checking what's trending.
You're Thinking About Material Possessions
A survey by CreateGiftLove found that 88% of women find it hard to
buy unique gifts for their husbands. You might be a material girl in a material world, but your husband probably isn't. When you want to shop for your husband, think more about things your man will appreciate:
- Men love to relax and do nothing, so they spend time together just chilling with a movie.
- Of course, what doesn't love to eat? Perhaps you can learn a new recipe he loves.
- Then there's sex! Why not spice things up in the bedroom for a special evening?
The Fear of Cheesy Gifts
It's easy to think that men are hard shells. But most men are actually more emotional and sentimental than you might think, and most women can be put off buying a more meaningful gift because of this. You can also believe that a man will find something sentimental and a bit cheesy. But like anyone else, men have a softer side and will appreciate a personal and thoughtful gift just as much as a woman, especially if it means something between you.
Looking for the Perfect Gift
Does the perfect gift exist? Well, of course it does. But that doesn't mean it's easy to find. Everyone is different, and while we can generalize between men and women, you can waste time and energy by overthinking it too much. So try these to reduce the stress of finding one:
- Why not buy an experience, such as a sports event ticket, instead of a standard gift?
- Ask his friends and family about what he loves to get an idea for a gift he will appreciate.
- Choose something he can consume, such as a beer box or food subscription.
Last-Minute Shopping
Leaving things to the last minute can't be helped sometimes, but it won't do any good when
shopping for gifts or stuff for your man. This is especially true at busy holiday times such as Christmas. Last-minute shopping adds more pressure to what can already be a stressful time, and you might end up buying something your man won't appreciate as much. To get around this, plan ahead and even buy a gift well ahead of time, which also leaves time for an exchange!
Summary
Most men buy what they need when they need it, so it can be hard to shop for your husband for a holiday gift, birthday present, or general gesture. A man appreciates thoughtfulness as much as women, so even a planned night of relaxation can go down well. Of course, women often place too much pressure on themselves by leaving gift shopping for men to the last minute.
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