There are many gift giving holidays, such as Valentine's Day, anniversaries, Christmas, and birthdays. With these special occasions comes really bad gifts, mediocre gifts, and excellent gifts. You don’t always get what you expected. As teenagers, we may not have experience with receiving any bad gifts ourselves, but we have witnessed them by parents or grandparents. With the stories told, we find out that even if you think what you bought was a good gift and/or funny gag gift, you might have to give the gift giving process some more consideration. This article will explain what we think the 10 gifts to never give your significant other are — listing from the worst to the absolute worst! These are strictly our opinions, and some are based on personal experience.
1. The Gift of nothing
This goes without saying. Getting your significant other absolutely nothing for any occasion is downright rude. This shows that you are forgetful or just don’t care about the occasion. If one keeps giving nothing, then it could eventually lead to future fights.
2. Subscription to the fruit of the monthGet your partner something they enjoy. For an anniversary, my grandfather decided to get my grandmother a fruit of the month subscription. My grandmother rarely eats fruit, but my grandfather thought it was a great idea. Although this could be a cute gift if your partner loves fruit, it could be a regrettable gift brought up for years. Gifts should have the thought of your partner's interests behind them, which is why the fruit of the month gift flopped.
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3. SocksThere is a line between bad gifts and bad/thoughtless gifts. Socks from a significant other get to the point of thoughtlessness, mainly for a newer/younger relationship. This gift is highly practical, however not at all romantic. Socks could be considered as a “gag gift,” a joke. This shows that you may not take things as seriously as your significant other, who got you something thoughtful. |
4. Self-Help BooksImagine your significant other giving you a book that has the title “The Art To Smiling” or “How To Get Back To Your Old Self.” This comes off as rude and saying that you have a problem with how your partner acts, without saying that you don't like how your partner acts. This could also lead to the recipient believing that you have to give a sign to deliver a message instead of having a straightforward conversation. Overall, something like this is just rude, whether good intentions are there or not. |
5. Gym MembershipThis goes along with number four. While a free gym membership is nice, it's different when it's from a partner. This is basically saying that you think your significant other is too out of shape and needs to start working on himself or herself. This gift is a one way ticket to a week of the silent treatment.
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6. Shower Curtain
This one just makes no sense. Unless your partner is an interior designer and this is your way of telling them they’re allowed to redecorate the house for the fifth time, then this gift makes zero sense — at all. One year, for an anniversary, my stepfather came home with gifts for all of the kids in the house, and then gave my mom a shower curtain — a big mistake. Now although he later said it was a joke and gave her a necklace, I think he spent that night on the couch. Highly unnecessary.
7. Hygienic ProductsThis involves items such as toothpaste, tooth brush, deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, nail clippers, razors, etc. These gifts are also quite rude coming from a significant other. They’re like a backhanded comment. Perfume or cologne, however, are the only exceptions, due to the fact that they aren’t exactly hygienic products. Along with many other gifts mentioned above, this gift also signifies that you believe your partner doesn’t care enough about his or her hygiene. While this might be true, there's better ways to approach this topic, such as having a conversation. Talking indicates trust, while hinting indicates the opposite.
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8. Manly CandlesWhile some men like scented candles, it mainly depends on the scent of the candle. “Manly candles” fall under the category of worst smelling candles. Most men don’t even like the smell of the manly candles. Two of the worst smelling candles to get your boyfriend or husband are "Man Town" and "Mmm Bacon" brought to you by Yankee Candle. If your boyfriend/husband likes candles, avoid the manly ones and get "Freshwaters" or "Ocean" from Bath and Body Works. |
9. SouvenirsWhile souvenirs are a nice gift to receive from a friend, it's not when received from a significant other. While many would think it's nice that you were thought of during your partner's vacation, of which you weren’t invited to, the loving souvenir is a reminder that you were left behind at home, while your partner went on a vacation. With that being said, skip the souvenirs and get something different in hopes they forget that you went on vacation without them. |
10. A Hug
Sophomore Mary Baker gave her input regarding number ten on our list. While a hug is sweet, she would like you to imagine this. It is Valentine’s Day and you got your significant other something lovely and thoughtful. They come home, and you hand them the thoughtful gift, and they say, “Well I didn’t get you anything, but here's a hug.” Let that sit. Never gift a hug.
Now that you know the 10 main gifts to never give, go out and take in our information, and be the best partner you can be!
Now that you know the 10 main gifts to never give, go out and take in our information, and be the best partner you can be!