Valentine’s Day can be a volatile holiday. Dangerous, in fact. Take it from me, a perpetual Valentine’s Day bust. They say you learn more from you failures than your successes. Let’s hope “they” are right.
Regardless of my Valentine's Day shortcomings, there’s no reason you should have to suffer on February 15th because you suck at giving gifts on the 14th. Take some tips from a guy who knows exactly what NOT to do.
Here are 8 Valentine’s Day gifts for Her that should be avoided at all costs.
Sports tickets: You love sports so much. And you also love her so much and she loves you too! D’awwwww... So it follows that she would obviously love to go sit through a basketball game with you, right? Haha… you have much to learn, Casanova. A Broadway show or live comedy are both better options for Valentine's Day entertainment. Right now, you can save 50% when you buy two tickets with this Ticketmaster promo code.
Cooking appliance: Nothing says “I’m a sexist jerk” more than gifting your woman something to cook with on Valentine’s Day. Unless she specifically asked for that cast iron skillet, leave it peacefully on the store shelf. You don’t want to be in the doghouse all week, do you?
Cleaning appliance: Seriously? We just talked about this.
Framed picture... of yourself: The point of Valentine’s Day is to be sweet, not creepy. If you want to go the route of a framed picture stick with what’s guaranteed to work: a picture of both of you!
Buffet dinner: Taking your special lady out for a buffet dinner on Valentine’s Day is a questionable move for two reasons: 1. Are you implying she eats a lot? and 2. Being buffet-full isn’t a sexy feeling, so good luck when you get home. 85% of men and women say sex is an important part of Valentine’s Day so unless you’re part of the other 15%, better to avoid a V-Day food coma. No buffets!
Workout clothes: I speak for all single men out there when I say please, buy your girlfriend workout clothes for Valentine’s Day. If you’re buying workout clothes for her, you might as well get yourself some fast new running sneakers too. You’ll need them!
Edible underwear: Sexy underwear is a great gift for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate and sweets are also a classic. Don't think you're slick by cutting corners and mixing the two!
Fake jewelry: I don’t care what the salesman said or what all your friends who you showed it to think, your girlfriend will know that the fake jewelry you bought is fake. Don’t ask me how, but ladies know their precious stones. REAL stones are much boulder. Right now, you can save up to 50% on sale jewelry with our Blue Nile promo codes.
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, don’t take risks. Stick with the gifts that are known to work and make her feel special by treating her as such! Flowers are always a safe bet. Right now, we have FTD promo codes especially for Valentine's Day flowers, including 10% off Valentine's Day orders.
What do you think the worst Valentine's Day gift is? Tell us your opinion in the comments below! And be sure to share this with the man in your life, especially if his Valentine's Day track record isn't so hot.
