| There are many occasions when you might consider | | | | pleasures. If you're a deft hand with words and can |
| buying a romantic gift for him - including Valentine's | | | | string some lines of verse together (or "borrow" some |
| Day, Christmas, and his birthday. To show caring for a | | | | classic lines from a famous author), consider printing a |
| special person in your life can at times be challenging | | | | beautiful card or booklet that conveys these special |
| and gift giving is a time-honored way of showing that | | | | feelings and thoughts. |
| you care for and appreciate him. A romantic gift for | | | | Many men enjoy movies and, although he may prefer |
| him also brings you into the world of his thoughts, | | | | action heroes, consider a romantic DVD that also has |
| where love and appreciation are returned. | | | | qualities he will appreciate - and enjoy it together. You |
| When selecting a romantic gift for him, keep in mind | | | | might prefer to avoid an obvious 'chick flick' like |
| that generic and obvious choices are often not as | | | | "Beaches"; think more in terms of a modern equivalent |
| highly regarded as those which show you well know | | | | to "Gone With The Wind"! |
| his tastes and needs. One way of adding uniqueness | | | | If he likes to watch a particular sport, you can make a |
| to a gift is to personalize it in some way, such as to | | | | big impact by giving tickets to a favorite game as a |
| have it engraved, as would be the case with a silver | | | | romantic gift - and then be willing to accompany him to |
| or pewter beer mug, or printed with a photo, comment | | | | the game. Followed, of course, by a romantic dinner at |
| or witty saying, as with a T-shirt. | | | | home! |
| Men often appreciate practical or useful things, even if | | | | Music lovers welcome tickets to concerts and stage |
| there is a touch of humor behind it. So make sure that, | | | | performances. Want something more enduring with a |
| if you print a bawdy slogan on his T-shirt, he is the sort | | | | romantic touch - would he enjoy strumming a Spanish |
| of person who would be comfortable wearing the | | | | guitar? CDs or DVDs of his favorite groups may also |
| message it carries. | | | | be a welcome surprise that show you know what he |
| Probably safer as romantic gifts for him are simple | | | | likes. |
| items that have every day use, like monogrammed | | | | The key to giving romantic gifts to him lies in your |
| handkerchiefs or pajamas which bear his initials. | | | | knowledge and understanding of what he likes, as well |
| Whenever he uses them, these will remind him of you. | | | | as what he needs. Adding a personal touch lifts what |
| Another possibility which has a definite personal touch | | | | could otherwise be a bland or indifferent gift to the |
| is a gift that can be shared, like massage products and | | | | status of one that is far more significant and you, as |
| essential oils. A gift certificate (for two) to a health spa | | | | the source, will share in the respect and love that |
| also conveys a not too subtle hint of mutually shared | | | | brings. |