Why is it so hard to buy gifts for men?

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holograph · Accepted Answer

I think I'm much more predictable in what I would appreciate compared to many women I know. As other guys seem to be responding, I appreciate practical things that I can use to fix my car, or get the yard work done, or whatever. Buy me a 5-pack of HDMI cables and I'd genuinely appreciate it. Haha. Meanwhile some women complain that their guys don't randomly buy them flowers or something, like why would you expect a random present and why would you want a present that costs money (sometimes a lot) but doesn't actually do anything useful?

All that said, I think our society has come to accept the expectation of gift giving way too much. There should be no Christmas or birthday gifts (except maybe to young children). People should give each other gifts when they think the person could use them (and it's affordable etc.). I think, for both genders, even having the expectation of receiving gifts (even if it's your birthday) is only setting yourself up for failure.

ItsMeYPJ · Accepted Answer

A lot of men like something that is practical and has a long life-time I suppose? Either buying a scent or piece of clothing they'd normally go with as well is a hit. Secondly, if you buy a gift you probably got to know the person well so you can just buy something that relates to their hobbies.

I like to make 3D art and use a special pen with a nib that I can use alongside a tablet to draw on my computer. The nibs tends to wear off rather fast. If you'd buy a replacement nib as a gift for me I would be super grateful and enthusiastic as a kid in a toy store would be. The nibs for example are a practical gift, it's related to my hobby specifically and it cost also €1 per.

I'm saying the last one, because it doesn't have to be anything expensive like gamecomputers and what not, but when it is close to someone's interested even if it is small can make the person's day the most!

btbc92 · Accepted Answer

Many men for the most part did not find sentimental value in materialistic things unless it's something that can be used for like having a vehicle. Most men for the most part would prefer to spend their money on things that can either be practical, or something for them to enjoy. Like video games, a new soccer ball, a brand new watch, etc. If the into collectibles, and they have a particular taste regarding certain things, then they'll practically love whatever it is that you buy them.

PinkMichae · Accepted Answer

I don't find it hard. I really pay attention to what he is looking at when we are at the store or I pay attention to his passion and interest. I know he's an artist, writer, loves certain music, and is a mechanic. So there's lots of ideas for gifts knowing all that.

jgokgotit · Answer

Because most of the time we either don't care for one, want something practical instead of sentimental or because we do not see the point in gifts when we can get the item easily enough ourselves. We understand the significance behind gift giving but still feel this way. The best way to shop for a gift for a guy is to figure out something he has been trying to get done/accomplished and give him something that encourages it. For example, if your man really wants more free time to hit the gym and get back in shape, a great gift is to do something that frees that time for him or even help him organize his schedule better. Learn your guy's flaw (s) that he wants to fix, whether internal or external, and give him stuff that helps fix those without making it look like you have less respect for him for it. These basics are good places to start.

Miristheiss · Answer

I think men are easy. I find gifts for women hard.

A nice new shirt
A book
Make him dinner or desserts
Movie tickets
Game tickets
Gift card
new shoes
Take him to favorite restaurant
New watch
Day trip

A day about him
Make his favorite meal
Go wherever he wants
Please him sexually all night long with his favorite things.

SuperManiac · Answer

I'm super simple because I actually dislike receiving things I can't eat or drink. I don't like to accumulate possessions (makes keeping the house clean harder). So just a 6-pack or beer or beef jerky or something suffices even as a birthday present. Or nothing. I'd prefer nothing to things that clutter up the house.

EpicDweeb · Answer

I dunno but here's my guess. The gifts guys most appreciate are the ones that they genuinely use for stuff on a semi-regular basis. Guys are also often averse to asking for help so it's hard to actually know WHAT they need and/or would use on a semi-regular basis.

For me, it's journals. I love writing, I love the cool designs of different journals so that's what I will consistently use.

SjE78 · Answer

many partners won't ask their bf's/husbands etc what they like or communicate so sometimes no one knows, where as other times the guys (like myself) prefer to gift those we are with but not receive in return

each of my ex's found the only way to get me anything was either look at my steam wishlist and get me a game off there, a component for my PC, martial arts items or just get something for the kids

A-man-22 · Answer

The first rule is practicality over sentiment and looks.

I'm not all men but in my experience men want something useful not something they have once and is gone.

The second rule is interest. If you get something they are interested in it will do much better.

Massageman · Answer

Because women think more sentimentally and men think more practically. Each has to think more about what the other would like, and that's not easy. If a gal hears a guy talking about his cars, for example, maybe a gift certificate to a car shop, etc. If she know what he does for hobbies and spare time, that should be a lead for some possible gifts too.

ImJustCurious13 · Answer

I don't think I can speak for all men, but if I had a girlfriend/wife she could go to a Dollar Tree and get me a little $1 stuffed animal and I'd be happy with it. For me it's not what the gift is it's the fact that the person gave me a gift in the first place.

Anonymous · Answer

It’s not, too many women just overthink it like they do w a lot of things like relationships. If you want to know how men think use less emotion and more logic. I’m good w food, gift card for food, video game, hand job plus food, blow job plus food. We aren’t that hard to shop for.

Ejeffers85 · Answer

My ex often said this to me.

To which I would answer her. If I want sometime I typically buy it myself either right there or I save up for it and then buy it.

But often I did not want physical gifts you buy from a store pre-say.

Often i would just want a nice meal and to spend time with her. Maybe some sex if it was an option.

blkgold33 · Answer

Well if the man you buying it for like sports get him tickets or something with his team on it. If he like video games get him a new game or something related to it. If you got a really horny guy just make him a meal naked.

tenukitanuki · Answer

Because you actually need to know them to gift them anything of real value OR have a personality organic to yourself?

it's way harder than just being attractive and luring your prey to do all the leg work

Anonymous · Answer

Lol. Women are so in tune with buying heartfelt gifts and really putting a lot of thought into it, but can't figure out what to get a man. Really, those are things y'all REQUIRE, not what you do. It's not hard to buy great gifts unless you're self-centered.

Izumiblu · Answer

I always thought it was easy to buy for men? Gadgets, tools, stuff for hobbies possibly sports related stuff if he’s into that. Game tickets are paraphernalia.

Sinnfeiner · Answer

Because most women over think it, most men are simple, we want simple practical gifts. The best analogy I can give is like when you spend hundreds of dollars on a toy for your 2 year old and he spends hours playing with the box it came in.

Adam1978 · Answer

Because we buy everything we need and want for our own money so there is nothing left in a gift price range for you to get.

Shutupman · Answer

Not really, in general ; alcohol, knifes, watches, pair of shoes, music, tickets for a certain event, if he takes care of himself get him some cologne. Buy him a nice dinner etc.

MostPaloney23 · Answer

It's not hard at all if you're even slightly attentive. His favorite or beer, game tickets, and socks are impossible to mess up

winterfox10 · Answer

Because you are thinking about the gift like a woman, instead of the way a man would. Give him something he can either use, something he can wear in a specific outfit, or a gift card.

JosyJosy · Answer

Hard? They're simple, no offense. Just pick something they need. Or just their favorite food, or undress!

jolospongebob · Answer

IT isn't that hard guys almost like everything they get from a girl and if hé is a gamer Just look at his list of games hé want on steam

Warmapplecrumble · Answer

Sex is what they want most right... *-* you can't exactly buy it in a box

VikingWarLord · Answer

Just buy him some blow and a hooker. He will be very grateful!

loveslongnails · Answer

It's not... men are waaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy easier to buy for than women !! Gift cards to Buffalo Wild Wings, sporting events, tech stuff... or liquor stores !!!

MightyZekken · Answer

Because you don't ask them what they want or pay attention to their hobbies.

Coyote_deer · Answer

It's not, just buy them something that fits their personality.

BeMuse · Answer

Because we value actions far more than material things.

jasco · Answer

Well I dont think it's hard we just dont really like recieving gifts I think I dont think it's hard for someone to get me a gift it's pretty easy to. tell what I want or like I don't know

SexyAshh · Answer

Lol its not at all. You see what they are into and get it. Men are simple creatures

JimboGB · Answer

Because that's not how you satisfy us. Affection trumps materialism.

YHL6965 · Answer

Honestly, I don't like gifts because I feel in debt after someone gifts me something. Besides, I'm kind of picky when it comes to material stuff. I prefer to spend time together.

standardguy · Answer

It is not. If you really want to give him somethingthat suits then just study him and his actions and thoughts, look was he likes. Try to give him what HE likes not what YOU like.

Kiran_Yagami · Answer

Because you get us stupid shit instead of practical shit. Men like tools and electronics, not clothes or decorations. We want something we can use, not something that's just eye candy.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

if he is hard to shop for you aren't really paying much attention. We are awfully damn easy.

prasanp · Answer

Maybe because men are picky. Not all but at least I am. But it's easy at same time, if you knows what interest them.

Landshrk0068 · Answer

Buy us socks and underwear, not that hard. We always need that shit.

Dolemite510 · Answer

How are blowjobs and shutting up sometimes a hard thing for women to do for men? 🤣🤣

God-vs-Satan · Answer

Many men think only certain things is why. Men don't have a variety of items he likes.

anametouse · Answer

It's not just preorder cyberpunk 2077 and he will love you long time

Liam_Hayden · Answer

Speaking only for myself, it is because I always buy myself. what I want.

Chadnelson1973 · Answer

It's easy it's movies , electronics , tools , whiskey and beer

Justsmile_ · Answer

They have different preferances than us and probably are less materialistic

901Photographer · Answer

I'm personally a bad gift receiver I'm more of a giver.

Anonymous · Answer

You don't really know your man then. If you knew him, you'd know

Anonymous · Answer

Actually, men appreciates stuff easier that you think.

Anonymous · Answer

I think most guys rather get a gift card/money over a gift, because they can buy whatever they want instead of having a unknown gift.

itsmeamy · Answer

Cause guys buy what they want when they want it

Logorithim · Answer

We're actually usually easy to buy presents

es20490446e · Answer

I like to discard things more than to buy them.

demonics · Answer

women don't actually know anything about men.

Iron_Man · Answer

because they have everything already

Browser101 · Answer

It’s not we like booze food and sex

oldoldold · Answer

Socks socks are always good

Deathraider · Answer

It isn’t. Just know what he wants.

HereIbe · Answer

It isn't. Women just REFUSE TO LISTEN TO MEN.

RobLovesDemi1234 · Answer

what does your guy like?

Thetruth111 · Answer

Always get Godiva chocolate

Sweatyotterr · Answer

It ain’t

ajjax31 · Answer

It's not

AmeerX · Answer

It isn't actually 😂

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