Some long term dating couples feel that finding the perfect holiday gift is a huge challenge. Add some holiday gift giving etiquette, a larger gift giving budget and the always-present demands of every holiday season, and you've got a recipe for stress.
To assist, read over the following holiday gift ideas for dating couples in long term relationships and see if any of them suit your specific situation. If nothing sounds just right, try posting in the Dating Forums for more suggestions.
Tickets a Special Concert, Sporting Event or the Theater
Has your loved one every complained you don't take them out enough to see their favorite events? Well now is your chance to prove them wrong. From live theater to contemporary music, ballet and the NHL, concerts to Broadway, you'll find every imaginable special event tickets here. And if you're really unsure as to which specific event they'd love the most? Buy an customizable online gift certificate that will be delivered through email, and your partner can choose their own ultimate gift. Prices per event vary; gift certificates available in $25, $50, $100 and $500 denominations.
Geeky Gifts
ThinkGeek
I've had several people tell me that geeky gifts are male-centric, but I wholeheartedly disagree: I frequently salivate over ThinkGeek's product line, that changes monthly depending on demand and availability. There are strange and wonderful items like:
- The Ambient Orb, a pulsating globe that changes color depending on the stock exchange, your IM friends, or whatever else you program it to;
- The Forecasting Umbrella, which tells you when it is about to rain with a wireless connection to AccuWeather; or
- iRecord, a one-touch device that allows you to record TV and movies to an iPod or USB device.
Tea of the Month Club
There are many monthly "clubs" to choose from when thinking about holiday gift ideas. Tea is a personal favorite (12 months; $99-129 USD depending on the type of tea you choose, with free shipping). But there's always wine (12 bottles for $129.99 USD a year), or cheeses and chocolate (baskets range from $49.99 to over $300 USD).
Flowers Dipped in Gold, Silver, Platinum or Chocolate
RomanceHer.com
Just like MP3 players aren't solely for men, flowers aren't only for women. Romantic Indulgences offers a variety of different flowers (orchids, roses and more) dipped in a variety of materials to make your gift last a lifetime, as well as some lovely spa indulgences (jelly bath anyone?) Prices range from $39 for one gold-plated bud rose to $119 for a platinum-coated rose with vase.
Wine Preservation Tools
Wine Enthusiast
For the wine connoisseur, a new line of products that preserve an opened bottle of wine for a day (to a week or two) longer than normal without losing its flavor or appeal would be a thoughtful gift. Wine Enthusiast has several such tools, such as the portable Professional Wine Preservation Set for $69.95 USD and the Wine Steward for $199.95 USD.
