7 Gift Ideas For Your Significant Other
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7 Gift Ideas For Your Significant Other

The struggle to find a special gift for that special someone.

Mackenzie Finklea
Nov 21, 2017
University of Texas
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7 Gift Ideas For Your Significant Other
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Whether it's Christmas, a birthday, or Valentine's Day, finding a gift for your SO can be a challenge. Here are a few ideas to get those thoughtful thoughts flowin'.

1. This adorable “Reasons Why I Love You” journal.

Off to a romantic start! You know, if you’re at that level.

2. A CD/Mixtape

Do you have “a song” or even several? Make a mixtape! An old-school, homemade gift that shows you care, pay attention, and requires no crafty DIY skill. Put it on a CD, USB, or hey, maybe even a *tape*.

3. Tickets to their favorite show

Rock concert, movie, theater, opera, ballet, orchestra… I’m sure he or she'd just love to spend time with you. If you can swing it, go all out! Also keep in mind many local cultural institutions have a student discount. ;)

4. Something they would use everyday.

Been together so long you’re running out of things to gift? Start keeping little notes in your phone whenever they mention something they need!

5. This commemorative keychain.

Might as well get one for yourself too because they are subtle and adorable.

6. For your girl: Anything that smells good.

You can’t go wrong. Trust me.

***Word of caution though: try to pick a scent you think she would like because many of us just can’t stand “Vanilla Ice Cream Snickerdoodle Gumdrop Assault of the Nasal Cavity Cake” scented candles.

7. For your guy: Food.

Don’t get me wrong here - everyone eats. This is not a gendered thing. I’m just saying there seemed to be a general consensus when I surveyed the men in my life. Take them out! Your treat ;)

Search by your city.

Read some reviews.

Make a good ol’ fashioned reservation.

Bon Apetit!

Whatever you give them, I’m sure they’ll love it because it came from you! After all, it’s the thought that counts.

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