Is it acceptable to give practical or useful gifts instead of romantic or sentimental ones in a romantic relationship?

[diamond]

I mean, who needs a stuffed animal or balloons?

[AviatorTom]

Yes, but be careful. I once gave my then-wife a set of nice glasses for our anniversary... she never let me forget it. Note: She loved the glasses, they were exactly what she wanted, just not as an anniversary gift.

[slatyb]

Those are pretty silly gifts for adults. The most romantic gifts are those that come from knowing your partner's wants and needs. My wife usually gives me very nice used clothing she found at a resale shop. I love that -- I have a lot of very nice things she found for not a lot of money.

[Account]

I honestly couldn't give a damn about the nature of the gift. It does not matter to me if it is practical or sentimental. For a moment the person who got it for me, thought of me. That is what matters the most to me. The nature of the gift itself is useless.

[Chikky]

It depends on the current situation and the present need actually. If your partner is feeling down, you can get him something practical that he enjoys. If he's happy, get him something emotional.

[richardcory]

Gift giving varies by couple and by situation. It can be very tricky to figure out early on.

For example, I don't really like getting gifts. I have all the "stuff" I want and gifts are not romantic to me. But I know they are for some other people

[exitseven]

I always was a fan of practical gifts. This is one of my wife's favorite gifts.

[Jadebamboo]

I have always followed a model that never fails in this regard: Do both at the same time.


Pick two smaller gifts, one highly practical (that Sephora make up collection she has been eyeing and not so subtly telling you she wants) and maybe a cute little porcelin bunny you remembered she liked from your 1st date

[DarkCarousel]

I LOVE practical gifts— because it feels like he’s paying attention to my needs.
I do enjoy romantic gifts/gestures that have sentimental value too.

[WanderingLoveWizard]

I randomly bought my girlfriend something she told me on our first date that she lost and wishes she still had. She didn't even say thank you. So yeah, I'm not buying any more fucking gifts. She hurt my feelings lol

[WanderingLoveWizard]

But any girl who isn't a cunt would surely appreciate something like that

[shades777]

im surprised you stayed with her, that showed her true colors, pussy must had been good 😂

[WanderingLoveWizard]

Dude... the pussy is amazing. But don't worry, she's used to cucks who let her get away with her shit. She's come a long way since that happened. I'm slowly turning her into a good girl. That's what I like about the young ones. Their minds are still malleable

[shades777]

well if she's worth the investment, kudos

[WanderingLoveWizard]

Thanks man

[crossdressingrihno]

Are we talking about a man or woman.
If we’re talking about woman then leave the practical stuff as something you do on not special occasions.
If we’re talking about a man then yeah it should be fine I guess.

[DizzyDesii]

I like to give engraved jewelry, clothing and gaming chairs but other than that I rather give a guy money and let him do with it as he pleases.

[es_annie]

Mm.. it depends on your partner.
For instance, my husband enjoys gifts that can be of use while I’m more of a emotional person who loves gifts that have more sentimental value to it.

[provokeesmokee]

Yeah, if your partner likes those things.

Just ask if they'd prefer practical to cutesy.

Or prep both and given them separate to judge reception.

[thatshydork]

Tbh I prefer practical gifts because that’s one less thing I need to spend money on and it’s not just going to be collecting dust.

[coolbreeze]

Depends on the person. One example I met some girls that don't like jewelry so everybody is different on things they like.

[boggboss]

Me and my partner constantly do this is shows a extra level of care and its also somthing u have thought about them need not just this looks nice

[JesseP1nk]

Dont buy gifts for a FIRST DATE or IF YOU DONT REALLY KNOW HER. To her it looks so scripted and nothing to do with her as a person. Practical or romantic gift? Thats why you learn to know her first.

[katiesmuff]

Certainly it is especially if it was something you could really use.

[BoopBoopBeep]

Depends on the person. Some people respond well to that. Others greatly do not.

[RingOfFire]

Can't remember how many times my dates said:

"I just love that automatic toilet bowl cleaner you bought me!"

You just know you are going to score on THAT date. 👍

[shades777]

I mean any gift is appreciated regardless of its utility, its a gift not a necessity. Besides if your the type to scuff your nose at a gift maybe gift's won't come anymore for being unappreciative

[Ms_Facesitter]

My boyfriend isn't really romantic so he prefers practical.

[AlexEfron]

I do like useful gifts. And even when giving someone presents, I do think about how useful will it be to them.

[Anonymous]

It's fine for your dad to buy you a rechargeable flashlight for your birthday, but not your SO.