Are Bad Gifts Relationship Killers?
I’ll give you a Christmas tip: if you’re dating someone and want the relationship to last, you had better get them something nice. According to a recent survey, 71% of the respondents said they wouldn’t buy a present for Christmas unless they had been dating for more than seven months. If you examine at the data, it also shows that 38% of respondents stated its time to dump this year if they don’t get the gift they desire. Wow, things in the field are really heating up. When I was younger, I recall one specific Christmas when my dad bought my mom a present that he thought she would enjoy and had it wrapped and placed in a bag that she adored. When my mother saw this, she experienced a mental spin. What might that be? She must have questioned whether it was the Tiffany bracelet of her dreams.
Bad Gifts:
My mom once threw her engagement ring on the grass when she was upset with my dad, so maybe he got her a new one. All the possible outcomes! The wonderful thing about bags and boxes is that you never know what treasures may be found inside. When my mom finally received the gift from my dad, she anxiously opened it. She struggled to contain her enthusiasm as it continued to grow. When she finally opened the gift, she found the present of her dreams… It was a car magazine. Due to the fact that they occasionally attend car exhibitions, He assumed she would enjoy it. Well done, dad. She never got over that mistake.
Gifts & your Relationship:
According to a recent poll by dating.com, seven out of ten of users spent a whopping zero dollars on thier signifigant other. Hey at least my dad tried. Look, If you want make sure that if you to stay together then get the right gift! Then again it depends on how steamy you want the relationship to be. You can’t play if you don’t pay…for a gift. Now why would I think that? Well, according to 38% of respondents, if the person they love doesn’t give them that unique gift from the person they’ve been dating for a while, they will break up with them. Yup. For real. Amazingly, 35% of respondents claimed to have done it before. Wow, there sure are a lot of dumpers around.
Thank goodness for science because it seems to be tackling the genuine problems in research. We wouldn’t be aware that 43% of individuals stated they wouldn’t exchange gifts with each other, but 62% of those insane people still purchased something anyways. The worst part is that they received nothing in return. Gasp! Isn’t love a battlefield?
Seriously though… If you base your love on a silly gift then that’s not real love at all. These polls just make humanity seem shallow and materialistic. Don’t belive the hype. My mom and dad have been married for almost 50 years. They have loved each other at their best and at their worst. They wouldn’t have each other any other way. Car magazine and all.
12 Tech Gifts For All Ages That Make The Best Gifts For The Holidays
1) iOttie Wireless Charger Car Mount
This is easily one of my favorite tech items I have in my car. Not only is it a great car mount for your cell phone, but it is also a wireless charger for it too. It charges your phone very fast which makes this a great gift item for any driver.
2) Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera
There are probably a few of you on here who are laughing at the fact that this is a small polaroid camera but trust me when I say these are a favorite of many teens I mean it. If you have a high school senior on your holiday shopping list this would be a great item for them to capture some fun memories as they finish off this large milestone in their life.
3) Beats Studio 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
You can’t go wrong with a great pair of over-the-ear headphones. And noise-canceling ones at that! These are great for folks who travel as you can block out the sound of crying babies and other airplane noises. Plus these are currently on sale!
4) Cat Ear Headset PC Gaming Headphones with Retractable Mic Noise Cancelling
Speaking of headphones, these super cute cat headphones are great for kids and for teen gamers! These pink gaming headset cat headphones are widely compatible with Xbox one, Nintendo switch, PS4, PC computers, laptops, iPads, and iPhones.
5) Roku Express HD Player
If you are trying to find a really easy gift for an adult on your list this is a great option. Roku is a wonderful device that allows you to hook up all of your streaming services in one place. It’s a great and inexpensive option for a gift too.
6) Tile Tracker
I am notorious for losing things. From my cell phone to my car keys, to my wallet. The Tile tracker is easily a great gift for people like me. The Tile can be added to car keys and use a mobile app to find your items.
7) Desktop Cleaner
This viral TikTok product is great for the Gen Z and Young Millennials in your life. It’s a small desktop vacuum that many TikTokers use for cleaning out drawers or their desk space. It would make a great stocking stuffer too.
8) Squad Hero Rechargeable Laser Tag 360° Sensors + Innovative LCDs
I don’t know about you but if I had been given a laser tag game as a kid for Christmas I would have been so excited. This would be a great gift idea for the kids or teens on your list. It would work as a joint gift too.
9) Bose TV Speaker Sound Bar
A sound bar is easily one of my dad’s favorite items in the whole house. This Bose sound bar is great for amplifying sound and giving you a full surround sound experience.
10) Kids Smart Watch
For folks who have a child asking for a smartwatch here is your solution! This kids smartwatch is a great gift idea for a little one. It has 16 different games built into the watch to give them something fun to do. It also can count steps, take photos, and so much more.
11) JBL Portable Speaker
This JBL portable speaker is a wonderful gift idea for any music lover. This is great for traveling especially camping. You can clip it to your bag and it has a long battery life so you can enjoy hours of music wherever you are.
12) Amazon Fire Tablet 10
Amazon’s Fire Tablet is a huge hit among kids and adults alike. It can hold lots of games and apps including Kindle. It has a long-lasting 12-hour battery which gives you hours of fun and enjoyment.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com.