The Treacherous Slope of Valentine’s Day Gifts

Even when you and your beloved share the “love language” of Gifts (giving or receiving)… things can go awry.

When it comes to gifts, people fall in one of two categories:

Romantic or Practical.

To add a layer of confusion, some people find practical gifts to be incredibly romantic. Others find romantic gifts to be incredibly practical.

Then we have the subcategories: gifts of time, service, positive words, and physical touch. Which sums up The Five Love Languages as put forth in Gary Chapman’s book.

Today, I offer you some Valentine’s gift-giving guidance… to create a more harmonious experience in your relationship! First, let’s look at the two possible dynamics…

You’re Practical; Your Beloved is Romantic: You think giving a laser level is THE MOST AWESOME GIFT possible. Your beloved looks at you like you handed them a box of dog poop.

You’re Romantic; Your Beloved is Practical: You spend money on roses, chocolate, a singing telegram or a fancy dinner. Your beloved is uncharacteristically silent — because they would have preferred a simple take-out dinner and a chunk of change going toward a family goal.

Want to make this Valentine’s Day a big hit?