Can You Be a Tightwad and Still Give Romantic Gifts to Your Girlfriend Too?

Of course you can. Just because a gift is inexpensiveinto an attractive bouquet. The trick is to choose
does not necessarily mean it is of poor quality, or thatflowers that hold special meaning for her, or for both
the thought behind it is any less worthy than if youyou and her. For instance, maybe you can buy or
were giving a gift that costs an arm and a leg.gather some sunflowers and include a personal note
Of course, you should be aware of the fact that manythat they remind you of her sunny personality.
women love receiving expensive gifts. It is a rare- Books. Books are great, inexpensive gift ideas that
woman indeed who could fail to be impressed by acan be brimming with romance, unless you are
diamond necklace, for example, or a European sportsconsidering giving her one of those rare volumes that
car.can cost thousands of dollars. But a well-chosen book,
But if you do not have hundreds or thousands ofeven if it costs just $10, can pique her curiosity and
dollars at your disposal to buy a gift for your girlfriendinterest. Buy her a book of Shakespeare's sonnets, for
for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion, doexample, and dedicate Sonnets 18 and 29 to her.
not despair. You can still make her gasp in awe,These are just two examples of less costly yet
surprise, and appreciation with budget-friendly gifts thatthoughtful and romantic gift ideas. Remember that for
are oozing with romance.a gift to have meaning and relevance, it does not have
Here are two examples.to break your wallet. Remember also that gift-giving is
- Flowers. Floral bouquets can cost as little as $10 toan integral part of any relationship, and your investment
upwards of $100. Actually, you can get away with notin a gift to your girlfriend is also an investment in your
buying a bouquet at all, if you are willing to invest somerelationship.
time in gathering flowers for her and arranging them