Wise up, guys - we might say it's the thought that counts, but
we really would like you to put more thought into your Valentine's
Day gifts.
Here's what not to give:
#5 A break-up or a wedding proposal
Works both ways, doesn't it? A woman doesn't want to be alone on
Valentine's Day, and a clichéd wedding proposal may not be the
brightest idea either.
#4 Clothes that don't fit
Whether you're buying her lingerie or the little black dress she's
been eyeing, make sure it's the right size. If it's too big, she
might think you see her bigger than she is, or if it's too small,
she may think you want her to be a couple of sizes smaller.
Women have body issues, so just make sure you get the size
right.
#3 Kitchen appliances of any kind
Yes - she has been complaining about the faulty blender, but that
doesn't mean you should wrap up a blender from Harvey Norman and
slap a Valentine's Day card on it. Buy her something she wants, not
something she needs.
#2 Flowers
There are lots of women who enjoy receiving flowers. We don't think
that is wrong, but we do think that it's absurd to fork out
ridiculous amounts of money for plants that will eventually
die.
Popular flowers are marked up to five times the usual price, and
that sometimes doesn't even include the arrangement. So surprise
her with flowers when she's least expecting it - for a movie date,
on her birthday, but save that money on Valentine's Day for
something worth remembering.
#1 Stuffed Toys
Courtney Cox's best friend in the TV series "Cougar Town," muttered
very wise words: "Saint Valentine's Day? What kind of saint decided
that women have to put out because guys bought them an eight-dollar
teddy bear?"
Stuffed toys top our list because they're not only the most
inane gifts a man can give a woman - it is also unromantic and sick
- all at the same time. Why would you give a woman you love a
stuffed animal children play with?