Romantic Gifts for Men: Feature Article

When most people think romantic gifts, they tend to think that women should be the one receiving them, instead of giving them. However, men like a nice romantic gift just as much as the next person. The problem is most people have a hard time thinking up a gift for a man that fits into the romantic category. While women tend to be suckers for gifts like chocolates, flowers, and jewelry, these don't often rate high in the romance department for men. So, to help you come up with some great romantic gifts for men, we have listed some things to consider before purchasing a gift, plus some of the hottest romantic gifts for men available today.
Things to consider: In order for a gift to be truly romantic for him, it really should fit at least two and hopefully three of the following three requirements.
- The gift should be for him. This is obvious, but think of it this way, it should not be something for the house or the car, but something specifically for him to use and enjoy when he wants to relax and have fun.
- The gift should not be something he needs, or would buy for himself with no occasion. For example, do not buy a DVD player as a gift because his is broken, that is something he would buy for himself.
- The gift should be thoughtful and directed to his interests and tastes. Generic gifts are not romantic, so instead, be sure to get something specific to them and the things that they are interested in.
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Here are some fun ideas for romantic gifts:
Gift baskets: A gift basket is a fun romantic gift because it allows you to give them something they can enjoy for several days. You can also customize the gift basket to their personal tastes. For example, if your man loves to golf, you can give him a golfer's gift basket with chocolate golf balls and real ones, etc.
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The following are a few great gift baskets that are both yummy and romantic for him.
The Inland Wooden Boxes Gift Basket from GiftBasketDeluxe.com. These elegant boxes can be purchased together for $179. They are made from rich burlwood and decorated with an elegant diamond pattern, and stuffed with gourmet snacks. He is going to love the treats, and be able to sue the boxes for years after.
Each box is packed with all types of goodies like:
- Gourmet cookies
- Chocolate bars
- Truffles
- Pistachios
- Imported chocolates
- Gourmet coffee
- Honey roasted peanuts
- Chocolate covered cherries
- Chocolate covered almonds
The Train Cases gift basket from Corporate-Gift-Baskets.com. This is similar to the above mentioned basket where you get elegant cases that come stacked with tons of tasty delights, and gourmet treats. This set will run you about $199.97. Each case is trimmed with leather and embossed with metal, so they will be great to use after the treats are gone.
Some of the tasty treats included in this gift basket are as follows:
- Pistachio bar
- Assorted Hard Candies
- Pistachios
- Belgian Chocolates
- Rainbow sucker
- Thimble cookies
- Toblerone bar
- English Toffee
- Ghiradelli Bar
- Gourmet Coffee
- K'nuckle almonds and white fudge over popcorn
- Lindt bar
The Gentleman's Cigar Gift Basket. This is from GiftBasketsFromYou.com, which offers all sorts of romantic gift basket that would work for a man or a woman. This particular basket is $79.97, and is a solid wood cigar box that is filled with gourmet treats and savory snacks. It comes with 2 fine cigars, and can be used to store cigars once it is emptied of its gourmet goodies.
Gifts for Him is a fun website that offers many options for every taste and temperament. If you are struggling to find a great gift for your man that is romantic and has an edge of fun to it, this is a great website to browse. This link will take you to a page of romantic gift ideas. You can get something simple like gourmet fortune cookies with romantic messages inside for just a fun surprise, or something more elaborate like a bottle of wine with your own personal label for a special occasion. Of course there are also lots of things in between. The site offers many gift ideas for many budget types, including things like couples sex tapes, romantic get a-ways, and even fun romantic or sexy t-shirts. You know your man better than anyone else, so it is up to you to decide what kind of gift he is going to find most romantic.
Attire: Women love getting clothes for gifts, especially dresses or evening wear, and a man can enjoy this gift immensely as well. Consider shopping online at Brooks Brothers for a beautifully tailored suit. You can present him with this fine piece of clothing and them take him out to a romantic dinner for two. He is going to feel special. Another great romantic gift for men is personalized sterling silver cufflinks. Cufflinks, especially personalized ones are big, and can make a fun gift. You can visit the HSN website, and for $40.95, you can purchase very nice personalized sterling silver cufflinks for him. Every time he wears them he will think about you.
Coupon books: One of the "in" romantic gifts for men right now are coupon books filled with favors. These can be thoughtful things like washing his car, or more intimate things like sexual favors. That is up to you, and what your man would like and find romantic. However, there are plenty of places online you can go to create custom coupon books, and they will print them for you. Or, you can buy premade ones, or make one yourself. Just remember, for most men, romance and intimacy go hand in hand, so when you make your "love coupon book" include a few surprises just for him.
Intimate apparel: Most men equate romance and sex somewhere near each other, so for a gift he is sure to find romantic, consider purchasing some intimate apparel for him and for you, and including some massage oils, KY Jelly Sensations, or some other lubricant. He is sure to get a kick out of it, and remember the gift for some time to come. Remember, this gift is about him and his desires. So, consider his desires and try to fulfill one of his fantasies, or surprise him with something he would be into. Of course only do things you are comfortable with. If you are short on cash, get dressed up in his favorite lingerie and wrap yourself in paper.
Goodies: The fact is that in many cases the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and a man can find chocolates and romantic dinners to be great gifts. So, consider fun options like printing your own M&Ms with personal jokes, or pet names. Or, simply plan a special evening at his favorite restaurant. Pay the maƮtre D to deliver wine to your table, or pay the live music to play your song.
Games: Truth, Dare, or Chocolate is a cute romantic game that makes for a fun and romantic gift. It is a game of provocative questions that gives you the chance to tattoo your partner with Chocoholics Body Frosting. It is a cute game for a pair of lovers and costs very little at $9.99.
Pampering items: Like women, men like to look and smell good, but most women are afraid to get a man items to pamper himself with as a gift. A great romantic gift for a man is a toiletry kit that includes cologne, deodorant, shaving materials, and other personal hygiene materials. Of course, do not buy them the basic or the cheap stuff, but splurge and get the best stuff you can find so that they feel really special. Nice-smelling cologne is going to be a gift he can use over and over, and each time will think of you.
In general, the idea behind a romantic gift is to make him feel special, so whether you get him a video game that he has been wanting, or a bottle of expensive wine, it can be romantic as long as it is thoughtful, personal, and is presented in a way that shows how much you care.
Consider giving him romantic gifts along with breakfast in bed, or a home cooked dinner accompanied by candle light. Get a sitter for the kids, and give him a night at home with you to relax and reacquaint yourselves with one another. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that respark the flames of love and romance in your relationship. So, go a little risky, go the extra mile, and add those details that make an ordinary meal or gift into something romantic and special.
