Valentine's Day Gifts For Every Kind of Relationship
My first episode of Valentine's Day anxiety was in the sixth grade. Having just made the move from elementary to middle school, I expected to celebrate the holiday with an inclusive stay-at-home-mom-hosted party similar to those of my kindergarten-through-fifth-grade years. However, rather than the afternoon of lukewarm soda and Funfetti cake I'd hoped for, student council held a carnation sale instead. While billed as a fundraiser, everyone knew it was a popularity contest with very high stakes. Flowers cost $1 each, and were delivered during the last class period of February 14—if nobody loved you, everyone saw. Terrified of public humiliation, I spent the days leading up to the carnation swap wondering if I should secretly order some for myself (hey, it worked for Cher Horowitz!) just in case no one else did.
Thanks to my loyal group of friends, I pulled through with a respectable bouquet, only to learn that V-Day gifting stress never really ends. Because even if you have a special someone or are in a relationship, there's the whole matter of finding the perfect caring-but-not-cheesy, available-but-not-needy, romantic-but-not-clichéd present for the person you love/like/are-hoping-to-get-lucky-with-later-that-night. And frankly, carnations don't cut it for couples over 13 years of age.
Below, I've included some ideas that have been tested and approved by either me or people I trust. Click through to get shopping now, and hurry—you only have three more days to pull this together, after all!
For "Fun" Buddies
(AKA the more-than-just-a-friend you occasionally see for things that aren't dinner or drinks.)
Mood lighting and subtle fragrance really add something to those 3 am hookups.
For Relationship Honeymooners
(You've been together for less than a year, but more than six months.)
It says you're serious, just not jewelry-level serious. (Yet.)
For Crushes
(You're hoping that first date turns into a second, third and fourth.)
It's like asking them out without actually doing it.
For Roomies
(Who do other stuff besides just share the rent.)
Mix and match accordingly.
For the Engaged
(Or soon-to-be.)
Choose carefully—you might be smelling it for the rest of your life.
For New Parents
(But first, hire a babysitter and go out to eat.)
Doing something awesome, of course.
For Unofficial Committed Relationships
(You don't need marriage to define love.)
Conventions aren't your thing, but presents are...right?
For the Empty Nesters
(This isn't your first time at the V-Day rodeo.)
They show you know someone in a way chocolates never will. (Unless your spouse is Augustus Gloop.)
More on Luckymag.com:
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- Valentine's Day Gifts Under $25 For Him and Her
- Valentine's Day Gift Guide: For Her
- The Worst Valentine's Day Gifts Ever
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