Five Worst Christmas Gifts Choices for Your Wife

Husbands admit they don't understand women. Part of it is just seeking safety in ignorance. Part of it is real, very real.

One gift that almost any woman does not want to see under a Christmas tree is a new pocket book. Unless your loved one has specifically given you written instructions to the contrary, this is one area where only she knows. Any husband who has made the mistake of even trying to assist his wife in the selection knows this well.

A second gift that can be a really poor choice is a vehicle of any type without getting her expressed input into the vehicle. Buying a vehicle of the wrong color, size or type can prove very perilous, even when she wants one. Grown women like to drive vehicles that suit them and not their husband. It is only okay when her wishes have been clearly stated and understood. Given the record for men understanding their wives, this could be problematic.

A third gift to be avoided is an exotic pet. I know one young man who brought home a giant iguana. This was not the beginning of something good. The ladies may like chinchilla and mink around the neck, but definitely not under the Christmas tree.

A fourth type of gift that can be very perilous is the "How to" book. A book telling the dear wife "how to cook", "how to sew", "how to raise children" etc. can lead to someone's feelings being hurt and some else getting a permanent spot in the dog house beside the iguana.

A fifth gift that may not be appreciated, which many men can't understand, is very expensive and gaudy jewelry. If you give your wife a diamond necklace and a jade ring when you can barely afford the mortgage, you may see more sparks fly than on the fourth. The green jade may make her wonder what hubby has been up to.

A final thought: intimate apparel, tickets to sporting events and similar things which are intended to give the husband pleasure may be poor Christmas choices unless the wife has expressly stated a desire for these things.

The best gifts are those that let your spouse know how much you care and how well you listen.