Gifts to Avoid Getting Your Girlfriend on Valentines Day

Everyone has lists of what is thought of to be an excellent gift to give a girl on Valentine's day. However, there are those who are clueless and in desperation will get anything they can find at the last minute for their girl. These can be useless items to the downright offensive ones which in all honesty, these all need to be avoided like the plague. These gifts aren't "amusing" or even remotely romantic. So remember to avoid these when shopping for your gal.

Granny Underwear

Sure, they're cheap and they cover what's needed, however, there's absolutely nothing romantic about 'granny' style underwear. Sure they may have tacky hearts or something girly on them but they are the opposite of sexy. Girls like to feel appreciated and gorgeous on this day of romance and as whimsical as even those 'days of the week' panties can be just.. no. A thousand times over please never buy granny underwear and consider them sexy. They may have lace on the sides, but that doesn't make them gorgeous. In fact, a girl probably would take it as a huge insult to her weight or something worse. Remember, they have intimate apparel shops for a reason, when in doubt get help.

Body Lotion

A friend of mine received body lotion one year for Valentine's Day from her then boyfriend. He honestly meant no harm in it, but let me tell you the problems a simple gift like body lotion can cause. That's practically saying your skin smells bad AND it's rough - put some on and I'll touch you. This one just can strike either too personal or not personal enough. However there IS the unless for this. There are body lotion-like products for massage which are perfect for valentine's day. So discretion, please. Read the bottles before purchase. If it's just a 'lotion in a bottle' please stray from it.

YOUR Favorite Band CD

Let's face it, guys. Just because you had to go get something for Valentine's Day that doesn't mean it can be something you know she won't want and in turn tell you to take it. This is selfish. Downright selfish. Not only is there nothing romantic but chances are there's alterior motives at play. "if she doesn't like it then I'll get it anyway!" No a thousand times over. While you might not like her musical interests as much as yours or absolutely loathe her style, just go buy her something she'd like. It doesn't make you a girly man if she likes Jewel or even N'Sync, no. It isn't like the music store will label you anything from one purchase. So if you MUST buy her something musical - please let it be something she'd genuinely love.

Fast Food Dinners

I've actually seen the scowls on girls faces from this one. I went and took my daughter out last Valentine's Day to her favorite food joint to find several couples there getting something to eat. I didn't think of this as an option at all to dining out, however one girl did express her disgust loudly with a, "I can't believe you consider THIS dining out." She had her arms crossed and looked ready to cry. Guys, we know not all of you make triple digit incomes and we're all right with that. But please for the love of all that is pure and true, PLEASE save up money in January to take her out somewhere with a little more class. Now I won't knock fast food - some of it is delicious and yes, some of them do sell salads, however, this is not any girls idea of fine dining or a romantic setting. That is, unless you find screaming children and elderly people reading the paper even remotely romantic. As a side note, if you do decide to take her out and it's a more formal location may I insist on you dressing decently? Sweat pants or jeans are just ... slobbish in most instances.

Power Tools

First off, power tools can be quite costly if you want the good ones that last. However, if you're thinking romance and you get a power tool for your girl, then I have to ask what kind of romantic are you? While you two may just have the passion to build things together (and I do know couples that love this hobby!), buying a power tool on a 'romantic holiday' isn't exactly the right way to say, "I love you." But if you aren't a couple that builds items together, we all know why someone would buy their girl a power tool - because they're banking on the 'no thank you' comment. Most girls I know of would feel insulted to receive something more inclined for their boyfriends or husbands. Think about this, though. You can spend hundreds on a power tool or spend far less buying her some nice lingerie that she'll hopefully fall in love with. But please, remember that this gift is for her, not for you to give to her to give back to you.

Let's face it. Guys (and some girls, too, I won't single men out at all) can be pretty blind to gifts for girls. They know what they like and they don't always pay attention to what she likes. But men, please take it from me - it is worth paying attention to us girls and making our part of the day as happy as we try to make your part as equally happy. Besides, do you really want a wrath filled girl chasing you down for a gift like the ones mentioned?