{"id":7150,"date":"2014-12-18T09:19:06","date_gmt":"2014-12-18T17:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.zoosk.com\/en\/?p=7150"},"modified":"2022-09-22T00:47:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T07:47:17","slug":"relationship-gift-ideas-for-every-stage-of-your-romance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/relationship-stages\/relationship-gift-ideas-for-every-stage-of-your-romance\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationship Gift Ideas for Every Stage of Your Romance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Relationship gift-giving can cause some serious anxiety attacks around the holidays. Things can get a little tricky, especially when you\u2019ve just started dating someone or you\u2019re still in the \u201cWhat are we doing?\u201d stage; it\u2019s a delicate balancing act of being thoughtful and not coming across as too clingy. On the flip side, if you\u2019ve been in a relationship with your partner for a while, you might be scratching your head for new ideas. Fortunately, we’ve enlisted Jessica O\u2019Reilly, a.k.a Dr. Jess<\/a>, a Toronto-based sexologist and relationship expert, to come up with creative relationship gift ideas for every stage of your romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve Been on a Few Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo gifts are in order if you\u2019ve only been dating for a few weeks,\u201d says Dr. Jess. \u201cYou can go out to celebrate together just before the holidays or grab a bottle of bubbly and stay in.\u201d If you really insist on splurging on your sweetie, then Dr. Jess suggests giving a nice bottle of wine or scotch, accessories under $70 (e.g. pocket square, nice pen, business card case), or a home cooked meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve Been Dating a Few Months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been dating a few months, whether or not you\u2019re exclusive, you’ll want to \u201cpick something personal, but useful,\u201d says Dr. Jess. \u201cThis should be a gift that shows you\u2019ve put thought into it, but also something practical that they can still use if the relationship doesn\u2019t last.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverage what you know about your partner\u2019s personality to pick something more meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they\u2019re artsy\u2026a small piece of art or tickets to a local show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they\u2019re sporty\u2026a jersey or other paraphernalia from their favorite team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they\u2019re into food\u2026a good quality kitchen gadget or small appliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they love to read\u2026a series of handpicked books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they\u2019re techie\u2026ask their friends for advice on the latest gadgets under $100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve Been Dating a Few Years (and Definitely Exclusive)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage in your relationship, you might want to aim for more practicality rather than personal. \u201cIf you\u2019re living together and you\u2019ve already pooled your finances, buying gifts can be a challenge,\u201d Dr. Jess admits. \u201cSome couples will opt to forgo gift giving in favor of a weekend getaway or shopping spree, but others love the idea of surprises. At this stage, you already know your partner intimately, so you can get creative.\u201d Dr. Jess suggests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Anything cashmere (scarf, sweater, shawl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Jewelry (earrings, cufflinks, or a watch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Electronics (speakers, FitBit, or good headphones)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re Married <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re married, you know your significant other like the back of your hand, which might lead to routine gifts and taking each other for granted. “If you\u2019re married with kids, time<\/strong> is likely your most precious commodity,\u201d Dr. Jess says. \u201cYou may not be able to add hours to the clock, but you can wrap time up for the holidays with these gifts: pre-paid babysitting sessions, a night at a local hotel, tickets to the theatre, dance classes, cooking classes, surfing lessons, a spa day or any other activity that will force you to spend some quality time together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you head off to the store, remember this: No matter what you give your partner this holiday season, it is the thought that counts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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