Valentine’s season is near and with this romantic time of year comes special gifts. Which means that it’s time to start telling your partner, or hinting, rather, about what you want to receive.
Asking for gifts can be tricky: Naturally, you want your partner to get you something you want. But you may wish that you could somehow communicate the info telepathically—or, better yet, that your significant other could just read your mind or somehow come up with the ideal present all on his or her own.
In reality however, many mates are just totally clueless about what to get for each other. In fact, in many cases they might come up with what they see as the perfect, yet totally practical gift: Like a new coffee maker you direly need rather than that tennis bracelet you covet.
So, to help your partner out, here are some subtle, and not-so-subtle ways to drop those gift-related hints.
Provide a visual
Depending on how intuitive your partner is, you may only need to leave a webpage displaying the present you want up on your phone or laptop, or splay open a catalogue to the page displaying your desired item on the dining table. Though, full warning, your significant other may just pass by this hint without it even registering.
Share a coupon
Perhaps you want a big screen TV or other big ticket item—email your partner an online coupon or promotion for a store where he or she could purchase the gift from. That way, you’re not just dropping a hint but you’re helping your mate out with a discount, too.
Enlist a friend
Sometimes you need reinforcements when dropping hints. Tell a pal what you hope to see wrapped up this holiday season and ask him or her to share this information with your partner. Yes, it may sound a bit like a middle school game of telephone but the hint is less likely to get lost in translation.
Swap wishlists
Hey, you wrote a list to Santa as a kid, right? So why not write one for your partner? A paper list totally works but a digital one may be more effective: For instance, Amazon allows you to add items from its huge selection as well as from other websites onto one list, making the click-to-buy part much easier. Or you can make a Pinterest board with some items you covet and share the link with your partner.
Tell your partner
Sometimes, subtlety just doesn’t cut it. If there’s something you really want for a special occasion, whether it’s a trip to Paris, a new tool for the garage or a full-on proposal—say so! Dropping hints can only get you so far. And, being open and honest, after all, is a key to a great relationship. So chatting to your partner about your holiday wants is an easy way to practice that clear communication—and it may even lead to a fun and interesting conversation, too!
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