Since the dawn of time, humans have given gifts to each other to celebrate special events like birthdays, Christmas, and other special days. However, while these important dates should always be honored, often the greatest and most meaningful gifts are those that are unexpected and out of the blue – more given as an appreciation of love than to signify a particular event.
Better yet, giving unexpected gifts can have several advantages for both parties, including strengthening personal relationships and building connections. Moreover, gifts (and, in particular, surprise gifts) can allow you to express your love, gratitude, and appreciation for others while also making their day and helping create lasting memories.
Sometimes the Smallest Acts Shout the Loudest
While it can be tempting to think that gifts need to be extravagant or expensive, actually, very often, the smallest, most heartfelt treats can make a much greater impression and show you care deeply about the other person. It just takes a little thought to work out how to push the right buttons. Below are a few ideas.
Give a Handwritten Love Letter
We live in an increasingly digital age where emails, messages, and social posts have become the norm. While these tools are undoubtedly useful and provide immediacy, they still lack the personal touch of a handwritten letter.
Giving your loved one a personalized note on decorated paper will give you the chance to express your feelings in a way no email or message ever could. It will also show you took the time and made the effort to reach out to them in the most personal way possible. To increase the emotional impact, think about including details of memories you’ve shared, the things that made the person stand out to you, and the reason you love being with them, etc.
Give the Gift of Personalized Jewelry
Take a little time to research your loved one’s personal preferences when it comes to jewelry – for example, their favorite stone type, colors or materials – then buy an item that matches and have it personalized. By matching their personal preferences in a unique, one-off item, you’ll go a long way to showing you took an interest in what they like, rather than buying off-the-shelf, run-of-the-mill jewelry.
To take this one step further, also consider having the item engraved – perhaps with a short expression of love, a poem or just their initials. Remember too, giving this gift will also give you the added opportunity to show your creativity with presentation skills by wrapping presents like a pro.
Buy Tickets to See Their Favorite Team or Musician
Buying tickets to see your loved one’s favorite team play or gig tickets for their favorite musician also shows you took the time to understand them and to research their likes and dislikes. This can also be a great way to bond together (even if you don’t like particularly that team or musician).
Arrange to Do Something Completely New Together
If you want the ultimate way to get closer to your loved one, arrange a day out to do something completely new for you both. As you both flounder in the early stages of learning, you’ll build a unique sense of togetherness and create long-lasting memories together.
