Let’s take a look at these 3 popular items to determine the best choice. Whether you are buying your lady a birthday, anniversary or a “just because” gift, you want your gift to say, “You are special to me.”

Scenario#1: Mr. Smith is on his way home from a bad day at work. Making a quick stop at the grocery store to buy his favorite comfort food or drink, he spots several day old bouquets wrapped in plastic and remembers that it’s his anniversary. He grabs the flowers, pays for his items and presents Mrs. Smith the bouquet (still in the plastic with the price tag on it) upon arriving home. As she smiles and thanks him, she’s secretly thinking, “What a disappointment. I can’t believe he forgot again.”

Scenario #2: Remembering several days ahead of time, Mr. Smith purchases a nice box of chocolates and takes the time to wrap it. He presents it to his wife on their anniversary. She is very pleased that he’s remembered their anniversary and is happy with the chocolates.

Scenario #3: Several months before his anniversary, Mr. Smith starts surfing the web internet for the perfect gift. Deciding on a bracelet, he is pleased with Mrs. Smith’s reaction as she opens her gift. She is genuinely delighted. This is a gift that says, “You are special to me.”

Flowers and chocolates are not necessarily a bad choice for a gift- as long as there is thought put into it. Women look at things differently than men. The thought, effort and time put into selecting a gift means almost as much, if not as much to them as the gift itself. When you buy her jewelry, it tells her that you have put thought into selecting this gift because there are so many places that you can buy jewelry. It also shows that you know what she likes.

Another way of looking at it when trying to decide which gift to buy her: Flowers will die, chocolates will be eaten, but jewelry will last. Every time she wears it she’ll be reminded that you bought it for her and that you think she is special.