A Guide to Buying the Perfect Gift - For Her
If you want to
make
sure your he gets you a gift that you won't have to pretend to like
(or
even be able to identify), make half a dozen copies of this article
and
place one in all of his favourite spots around the house. Just make
sure
he can't say he didn't see it.
Guys,
let's face facts - when it comes to buying a gift, your natural
instincts
are all wrong. It's not your fault, its just part of your DNA
(Deficit
of Natural shopping Ability). But don't worry, you can overcome this
shortcoming
and find the perfect present for her if you follow these ittle
steps:
Make a
list
of all the gift's things you've been thinking of getting her. When
you
are through, light the list on fire. Admit it it's awful.
Think
harder
and make another list of gifts. Spend some time on it. More time
than,
say, the commercial break during the football game. Good.
Now,
look over the list and mark out anything that:
Excellent!
Now
we're getting somewhere. This time, make a list of what she
enjoys
doing in her spare time. When she's not working or raising the
children
or you or running the household or returning the gifts you got her
for
her last birthday. Add
as many things as you can; try to get the list up to at least two
items.
When she's
out
of the house, snoop around a little. Are there candles in the
bathroom?
What seems to be her favourite scent in body oils and lotions? What
books
does she read? Have you found that skydiving kit she hides in the
garage?
By doing a little research you can narrow down her list of
interests.
Grab
the list and head to the shops. That's right, the shops. Once
there
take a deep breath and repeat this mantra: "I am man enough to
shop,
I am man enough to shop…" Once you are centred, look for
shops
that might carry items to match your list. Go inside one. Stand
there
for a few minutes to build your strength because you are going to
have
to ask for help. It's okay, no one here knows you, and so you'll be
safe.
Now go up to the sales clerk and ask your question: "My wife
likes
scuba-diving, John Grisham novels and vanilla hand lotion. Can you
help
me?" Once she finishes laughing, she'll track down just the
right
thing.
Have the
gift
wrapped at the store. Don't tell yourself you can wrap it
cheaper.
Even you don't believe you'd do it.
Hide the
gift
for ten days to two weeks. Then, and this is important, take it
back.
Your first attempt at buying the perfect gift will never be right.
And
if you return the gift now, your wife will never know what an awful
mistake
you almost made.
Start Again.
Go
to the top of this list but this time think about
HER!
Follow these
little
steps and I guarantee you, you will buy the perfect gift for the one
you
love.
Gabrielle
Lacopino
Thanks Darling
www.thanksdarling.com