It may seem contrary to the natural order of things, but men do care about their anniversaries. Even if they don’t say it, don’t show it well or forget the exact date of it all together, men do look back upon the day of their ‘shackling’ fondly. Women do not always realize this fact, especially during the first few years of marriage. In turn, they buy their husbands completely inappropriate presents for the occasion. We will list the top five gifts that you should never give a man on his anniversary.
1.)A night out with his friends: Even though this may be included in some sort of special ‘coupon book’ you present him with, it should never be given as a main gift for your wedding anniversary. Believe it or not, he wants to spend the night with you. Even if he runs out the door screaming ‘yee-haw!’ he will, by the end of the night, be wondering what on earth is wrong with him or the marriage that made you not want to be with him. Leave this gift for other special occasions (such as you wanting a night out with the girls!)
2.)A cheap gag gift and that’s it: Men do find humorous things, well, funny. But they will not get the joke if that’s all that is behind your back on the big day. (Unless of course you can personalize it in some way like your names and wedding date engraved on the ball and chain that shocks people when they touch it.)
3.)Anything that has to do with his age: This type of stuff is better left for birthdays and even then it is better left to be given by his buddies. He does not want to be anything less then young, sexy and virile in your eyes and anything you give him that proves his theory wrong will hurt him. Even if he never shows it.
4.)Anything that has to do with other women: No t-shirts, no risqué show tickets, no questionable blow up devices. These things, even for the most modern and liberal of couples should be left for other occasions. This day is about the two of you together and believe it or not, your man truly wants it to stay that way. Personal love-making innuendo is fine, ‘ménagerie à trois’ is not.
5.)Any household appliances: Even if he is the breakfast king, it will not feel very special to him to get a waffle maker on your anniversary. Power tools are great. A gift certificate to a department store that sells power tools and waffle makers is even better (especially if you are like me and have no earthly idea what he has, needs etc.), just be sure to enclose a little personal note and present it with a kiss.
The one thing that you have to remember is that an anniversary present does not have to be perfect. It is the thought behind it that counts. When you are deciding on what to give a man for an anniversary gift, think about what he means to you. Consider his personality but don’t let the ‘typical male’ sides of it outweigh the qualities that he lets show just for you.
