Finding fresh, creative and loving Christmas presents every year is no easy task. However, men in particular find it difficult to find a suitable gift for their better half. And many women are dissatisfied with their gifts. There is a relatively simple solution to this problem: listening.
It's not difficult to surprise your partner with a Christmas present
The run-up to Christmas in particular can become stressful. Men who want to give gifts to their significant others often face great difficulties, it seems. The successful supermarket chain The Sainsbury's in Great Britain surveyed 3,000 women on this topic. The result was that90 percent with the Christmas presentstheir husbands were dissatisfied. Some men even gave up on finding a suitable gift shortly before Christmas out of desperation.
What is often done wrong when giving gifts
Sometimes these are gifts that better suit the man himself, but occasionally they are items of clothing in the wrong size. But some men make it very easy for themselves and go out with their partner to choose a gift. In this way you can avoid an unpleasant situation, but such an approach seems rather pragmatic and therefore unromantic. Gifts that are always well received: wellness products specifically for bathing. Because: Women like to bathe. Why?
1. Relaxation
2. More than one in ten women (12.8%) cannot tear themselves away from their cell phone, even in the bathtub
3. 42% enjoy reading (Source:ecowoman.de)
Gifts for women and men - The difference between men and women
The difference between men and women when it comes to spending money on Christmas presents hasn't been that big in most years since 2007. Only in 2013 did men budget far more money for Christmas presents than women.
How much do women and men spend on Christmas presents?
On average, women spend slightly more on Christmas presents than men. Most of the money is spent on travel.
What gift ideas for women can be derived from this information?
It is precisely from this information that you can quickly come up with the necessary idea for a suitable gift. If the partner is a reader and a water rat, for example, a special one can be usedBathtub shelf can be very helpful. You can place a glass of wine on them, for example, and some are even equipped with a book stand so that the book pages are not too badly affected by the moisture.
What you need to consider when taking your cell phone into the bathtub
If you really can't do without your smartphone in the bathtub, you should make sure that the device is not connected to the power supply. In the worst case, this can be life-threatening. Theoretically, it is possible to take your cell phone into the bathtub, but this poses certain risks for the device itself. Therefore, a waterproof protective case is an ideal gift idea.
How do you find the right Christmas present for your partner?
In addition, with a little creativity and attention, it can be very easy to find the right gift at the end of the year. However, you have to listen carefully to your partner during the rest of the year. Occasionally it can happen that a specific wish appears in a subordinate clause or is mentioned in a casual remark. If the time comes - especially at the beginning or middle of the year - the wish should be written down immediately so that you don't forget it again until Christmas.
Gift with a personal touch
Christmas presentswith a personal touchare actually always well received. An everyday object with a personal engraving, such as a love message, is a good idea. Of course, this item should not be chosen arbitrarily, but should fit the partner's preferences. This can be a necklace, a bracelet, champagne glasses or even a fine fountain pen. There are basically no limits to the possibilities. The message or message should not be an arbitrary saying, but a message from the heart.
What you can give away other than large packages
However, the gifts you choose don't always have to be large or small items and packages, just so you can put something as impressive as possible under the Christmas tree. Every boyfriend or husband has the opportunity to give away gifts or vouchers that can also be redeemed at a later date: For example, if your partner often talks about escaping everyday life or constant tension, a short trip or city trip would be a good idea. A wellness weekend can also provide relaxation and relief.
Cooking courses for culinary enjoyment
If your partner is a passionate cook and the man himself has a thing for culinary enjoyment, you should still not give away a kitchen utensil such as a clumsy rolling pin. It is much bettera cooking classto be considered. You can complete this together, but your partner can also learn new cooking skills with a friend or family member. Here too, there are many options and directions you can go. There are now many different variants of cooking courses that should satisfy every palate. There are a few options here, especially for amateur chefs who like to experiment.
| Cooking class | Content |
|---|---|
| Clean Eating und Superfoods | A term that is still relatively new in Germany, but has existed in the USA for around 20 years. The food should be as free as possible from artificial additives and sugar. Ideally, it is enriched with nutrient-rich foods such as chia seeds, ginger or avocados and much more |
| Vegan cooking classes | Here you can find cooking skills for a wide variety of plant species such as quinoa, the cheese halloumi, or tahini, a paste made from finely ground sesame seeds. |
| Paleo Course | Eating like our ancestors ate 20,000 years ago. As with clean food, artificial additives are of course prohibited. Fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts, fish, meat, eggs and healthy fats are on the menu. |
| Exotic food course | A trend that is now enjoying great popularity and is intended to stimulate all the senses with aphrodisiac ingredients such as chili, oysters and chocolate and, above all, with protein-rich recipes. |
| BBQ course | According to the cliché, it is particularly popular with men, but can also be interesting for women who like something heartier. High-quality meat is grilled here and fresh sauces are prepared to accompany it. |
Which gift ideas for women should you avoid?
Whatever you ultimately decide on,a little work and effortis definitely in demand. A simple gift of money, a quickly purchased voucher, a bath additive or a simple scented candle are certainly not enough for a satisfying and joyful Christmas present.
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