How to Give your Partner the Right Gift
Giving gifts to your partner is harder than it looks. You love them so much that you want to show it in the form of a gift. After much thought, time, and often money, you eagerly present it to them. Sometimes, things end up just as they do on the diamond commercials with happy smiles and expressions of love. But many times, the giver is disappointed in the receiver’s reaction, and the receiver is either indifferent or hurt by the gift.
Why does this take place even in the best of relationships? There are a few different types of gifts, and each of us has a preference to what we like to give and what we’d choose to receive. It is essential for our partner to understand what type he is and what type we are, so that he gives us type of present that has meaning to us and we give him the type that he values.
Lots of people love traditional gifts. These are the types of gifts that most people think of lovers giving to one another. A dozen roses, a spa gift certificate, or jewelry are all good examples of a traditional gift. They usually are expensinve type gifts. The traditional gift receiver feels valued by how much money the giver spends on them.
Some people enjoy sentimental gifts. Handmade gifts, a love letter, or dates created uniquely for the receiver are all examples of sentimental gifts. These gifts may cost money, or they might be free to make. What the sentimental gift receiver looks for is the effort and heart you put into their present.
Some like unseen gifts. These gift receivers aren’t interested in tangible gifts. They prefer the unseen devotion their partner could give them every day. Unseen gifts include financially providing for them, regularly doing housework, or saying how much you love them every day. This type of gift receiver appreciates what you add to their lives each day to improve it.
There are people who appreciate gifts having to do with their hobbies or life passions. Someone who likes running would enjoy a pedometer. A musician would appreciate tickets to see their favorite band play. A computer techie would love the latest and greatest gadget to figure out. A hobby receiver will value the gift on how well it will allow them to enjoy their passion even better.
By finding out what type of gift receiver your partner is, you can always choose the right gift and stop getting gifts that are unappreciated. For example, a gym membership would be the perfect gift for the right kind of hobby gift receiver, but it might hurt the feelings of a traditional gift receiver. Knowing your partner is key to connecting with them in gift giving and in so many other ways.
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