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My wife and I have different opinions about the types of gifts should be given at birthdays and Christmas. I think that you should get someone “what they need” for their birthday and “what they want” for Christmas. I thinks it’s okay to give someone a 6-pack pair of socks for their birthday, while on the other hand, a vintage Gibson Les Paul is quite acceptable for Christmas. My wife thinks that a pair of socks on your birthday is okay, while a pair of Christmas themed boxers or a pair of driving gloves is also appropriate at Christmas.

Traps husbands fall in
When your better half says, “honey, now don’t go out and max out the credit card for me this year. I really don’t want anything, let’s save our money…” this actually means the opposite. Believe me, I took this literally one year
(Thank God I didn’t get her anything on her birthday, not Christmas).

Did she explain this “opposite” concept (or trap) to me? No. Thankfully, some women at work were gossiping about their moron husbands falling in the same trap. I jumped in and said that generally we guys don’t try to act stupid or thick on purpose. We just don’t know better sometimes. That’s when they called me a bastard. Let me qualify that: My wife insisted she didn’t want anything and that I should save my money for the kids. I obeyed. I’m a bastard.

The following year I splurged and spent $1000 more than usual on her. The reaction was of surprise, but not of disappointment. Less than a week later she was in line at the Boxing Day sales (Boxing Day in Canada is like Black Friday in the US, except it’s the day after Christmas, not Thanksgiving.)

Romantic moments do not have to entail a big event or trip. Here are a few romantic evening plans you can use to express your love for another.

If you are looking for a special and romantic way to surprise your extraordinarily special someone, a romantic evening is a wonderful place to begin. You can go with a fancy night on the town or a quiet night at home. Your partner will be impressed with your thoughtfulness and creativity when you plan a romantic evening!

If you plan to stay in, start off the evening with a luxurious personal massage. Afterwards, allow your sweetie to relax. Meanwhile, you can prepare a lavish, romantic meal for the two of you. Don’t forget the candlelight and soft music. Watch a romantic movie together cuddled up on the couch. Spend some time talking. You can sit out on your porch or cuddle by the fireplace. If you are more of the outdoorsy type of people, spend the summer evenings on a blanket beneath the stars. If you live near a beach or even a lake, a romantic walk along the shore is a sweet way to spend quality time together. Finish the night with a rose petal bath for two that will perfectly complement your already exceptional night.

If money is not an object, consider treating your special someone to a night at a special hotel. You do not even need to leave town. Book a quaint and cozy room at a local hotel, bed and breakfast or resort as a special getaway from reality just for the two of you. Spend some time in the hot tub together. Order in room service for a romantic dinner for two. Consider having a couples massage together. Drink champagne or a special bottle of wine on the balcony by candlelight. Order some of the finest strawberries and have them delivered to the room. It is a perfect complement to champagne and chocolate.

A night out at your favorite restaurant is always a sweet way to rekindle the romance. Again, you don’t have to travel far. You can simply go to the first restaurant you ever visited together. You could also take your partner to a place that you have been wanting to try. Finish the night at a neighborhood coffee house or open mic night relaxing together with wonderful conversation. When you return home, have roses waiting. It is also a good idea to have some small snacks and a chilled bottle of wine waiting as well. This gives you a chance to extend the evening even longer.

No matter your budget, there is something for everyone when you are planning for a romantic evening. The smallest gestures can make the biggest impact on many men and women. Any evening can be a romantic evening with a little bit of planning and thought.