Top 10 unwanted gifts from guys

Thursday, February 26, 2015 Jes Thoughts 16 Comments

Valentines' day is over. Then comes her birthday, anniversary and then Christmas. Then the cycle repeats every year. The migraine sets in whenever you think of what to buy. Then when you buy something special for her, she actually becomes mad at you! I have a list of gifts that I actually hate receiving and it might be good for your reference:

1) Fishes
It's a very cute but cumbersome thing to give away, particularly when you are heading out. My initial thought is that it is really cute to watch them squirm and swim. After which, the reality sinks in. Where to buy the fish food, how to change the water, how often to feed them... All these are unnecessary headaches for me. I would much rather get a box of chocolates, but that may be just me.

Definitely not when she has a cat in the house! (Source: wallpaperswa.com)

2) Pot of flowersYou know some guys like to think far ahead and instead of giving you a bouquet, they think a pot of flowers is more practical and you can admire them everyday right? Wrong! I will surely forget to water and as time goes by, the flower/plant/cactus (oh trust me!) wilt and I find that I am the murderer and I don't feel good about it. Why do this to me and why think so far ahead?!



Maybe fake flowers are a better idea!

3) Jigsaw puzzle of my picture
This is a sweet gesture to customize a picture of me in the forms of jigsaw puzzles, cups, pencil case, key chains... As much as I love myself, I don't love staring at my own picture. The thought is nice but it will be more meaningful if it's a couple's picture or something.

Kind of creepy huh.. (Source: Jorge Elias at flickr)

4) Chocolates
Cliché, off the shelves, not thoughtful, mainstream, cheapskate.... you know the drill. Even high class chocolates is the same case.. it can be a second present but not the main one. But if you make it yourself, ah hah that's different and will definitely make you irresistible.

At least these have some fun toys inside... (Source: Wikipedia)

5) Bags/clothes/shoes
Realistically, guys will never get what the girls like unless they have spent some time together. You can buy the exact same bag in different colour and we won't like it. You can add in a zip and we won't like it. Don't try to act as if you know what she wants unless she really highlighted it out to you... turquoise is different from mint green and is different from lime green!

Differences in colour codes... (Source: thedoghousediaries.com)

6) Soft toys
If I am 20 years younger, I would have jumped in delight. But a big grown woman will not want soft toys! I will just pass on to my cousins or put it somewhere to collect dust. Granted, I have seen some exceptions but that's the difference between girls and women.

7) Household appliances
Never give your partner anything that you will buy for your mother. Enough said.

8) Branded and extravagant items
Ladies don't like to feel obligated to continue the relationship because of an expensive gift. I don't want to feel guilty if I want to break up with you. It's too much of a baggage. A woman will never expect materialistic goods from a guy because she can buy it on her own.

9) Self help books
I received a Harry Potter book before and it's a nice gesture but I still prefer my e-book. I have no idea where the Harry Potter book is now. I heard from my friends that self help books are even worse, titles like "How to get ahead in your career" and "How to make friends" are like bombs that will blow up right in your face.

I think you are yearning to be single again. (Source: Wikipedia)

10) Self made accessories
Unless you make accessories for a living, I would suggest that you do not attempt to make a necklace or a bracelet or even earrings. I know the gesture is thoughtful and you have tried your best, but honey, nobody will ever want to wear an ugly looking thing on them. She also can't tell you that she hate it anyway.

These are really ugly!

I welcome all to share your worst gifts so that we girls don't have to suffer anymore =P Of course, I wouldn't leave you hanging, stay tuned to Top 10 gifts that is within budget, simple and yet romantic.