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Buying gifts for men is either very easy or very difficult. To be honest, the difficult part comes from the fact that men very rarely share their opinions on things! It’s rare to hear your husband drop hints or go on about something they like. So, it’s up to us to try and figure this out for ourselves, based on their ongoing habits and tastes. If you’re still struggling for ideas, here’s some gift inspiration that’s guaranteed to please:
A fancy watch
Getting your husband a shiny new watch is always a brilliant idea. This is something they will wear every day, and your husband most likely still wears a watch they bought decades ago. The strap is all worn down, the style is outdated, so give them something new! With watches, you can pretty much choose any price point you like. If you’re going to opt for the higher end of the spectrum, this watch guide will help you identify a quality watch with ease. That’s the key when buying watches; always make sure you get your money’s worth. If you spend a lot, it better be worth it.
A food hamper
Food and drink gifts always go down a treat, and a food hamper is one of the best ideas around. Here, you can get your husband a hamper full of snacks and things for them to enjoy. It could include some bottles of beer, chips, nuts, and any other snacks that they like. It’s the perfect gift for them to enjoy when they’re sitting on the sofa watching TV on the weekends or in the evening. Food gifts are never not well-received, and it’s such an easy thing to buy. You can find all sorts of ready-made hampers online, or feel free to make one yourself. Some of you may prefer the second option as it lets you pick and choose what’s in the hamper, tailoring it to your husband’s preferences.
New underwear & socks
This might look like a joke gift, but I’m deadly serious! When you’re young, the idea of getting underwear and socks as a gift is traumatizing. What sort of person would actually want these things?! Well, it turns out that men are very appreciative of these gifts, for a few reasons. Firstly, they probably have loads of old socks that are completely worn down and full of holes. The same goes for old underwear – the waistband is slack, there are rips forming, and it’s all a bit of a mess. Despite this, most men seem adamant about continuing to use their underwear and socks until they disintegrate! So, getting them some new ones will be a relief for both you and them. It sounds strange, but you’ll be amazed at how well-received these gifts are.
As you’ve noticed, these gift ideas are all pretty generic. This is because they’re aimed at any of you that are struggling to figure out what your husband might want for their birthday, Valentine’s Day, anniversary, etc. If all else fails, fall back on these for a guaranteed reaction.
Disclosure – this is a collaborative post.
