The Gifts You Shouldn't Buy a Woman!

Let me clear something up from the beginning. None of the gifts I am about to mention are bad Gifts. They are each great in their own merit, but as a Christmas or Birthday Gift as a stand alone, they may not be such a wise choice.

Purely practical Gifts!
Men are more practical then we are. Your wife has been complaining that she needs a new Vacuum cleaner or Toaster and so you as a good husband go out and buy her a new one for Christmas, right? Wrong answer! I am sure you really would appreciate the Gift any other time, I personally am always grateful for things that make my life easier, but for Birthdays and Christmas you should by something that is not purely particle. Let me give you a couple of examples of purely practical versus fun/practical Gifts.

A Vacuum cleaner is purely practical. She will use it to get her chores done, but otherwise it has no value to her. This is also something that shouldn't even be a gift, but a household expense. Want to purchase one for her anyway? Why not add a little something fun for her at the handle like a necklace or maybe a cute little outfit she can play maid in, if you both into "dress up".

A Sewing Machine or Serger. If she is a hobby seamstress or just loves to create Items, then this is practical and fun. Therefore fair game! This is a gift she can use and enjoy since this is her hobby.

A new Washer and Dryer - again a very thoughtful gift and expensive as well as a purely practical Gift again that should be a household investment. Make it personal by adding something that is fun for her. Hide a little gift box with something cute or fun, maybe something she collects in the dryer. Warn her to check it all out first.

A Toaster, please don't do that. That maybe a good thought, but is down right tacky. Not only is it super cheap, but it is about as much as buying you a hammer or some nails. Get the point?

A deep fryer, sheet sets etc. That depends on the woman. For me those gifts are expectable. Matter of fact I have requested them before. If you purchase your wife some new Sheets you may be better of giving her some nice flowers and a Gift Card to her favorite home décor store. In the Card, let her know that you have been aware she wanted to redecorate the Bedroom and here is her chance. Have fun. Most of us love shopping for pretty things.

Don't buy something you would like to get.
That is a mistake a lot of people do and it is not gender related at all. We tend to buy things we would like to get. Most of the time those are way off Base. The gifts are not supposed to bring you pleasure, but her. If you buy her lingerie, get her something that she will enjoy. You can find compromises, but please if she hates a certain style and you like it, don't force her to be grateful for something she hates.
Know her favorite color, her favorite scent, her favorite book, etc. If all else fails ask the kids. Mine always knew more then my Ex-husband.

Don't buy something, just because another person buys it.

If I have gotten gifts like that before and was wondering why on earth he ever did that. Just because your best friend Bob, bought his wife Judy a XYZ, means that is a good option for your wife. Remember, we woman come in different models, just like cars. We each have different requirements.

A slap in the face gift!
Do you know what I mean by those? Example: Your wife is overweight and you are bothered by it, but she doesn't seem to really care, buying her a work out gym or a gym membership is a slap in the face. However, buying a Family one for both of you to go together as a couple wouldn't be so bad. If she has asked for one, then it is a different ball game.

Your wife isn't the best cook on the face of the earth, but she seems to have no interest in cooking either, then purchasing a set of cookbooks or getting her a cooking class is not a good idea. That again is a slap in the face.

Remember, with each of the Gifts I mentioned the tip is not having been asked for them. If your lady asks you for it then please go right ahead and be her hero. Then these gifts are very cool, but if not and your wife is not the most practical creature, buy her something fun and something that is just for her. A piece of Jewelry, a piece of art she might have wanted, her favorite spa treatment etc.