As you get older the magic of special days can lose its shine. Maybe we think we don’t not what to buy our partner or they already have everything that they need. Why not demonstrate your love and keep things a little more interesting with these Valentines Gifts.
Celebration events like Christmas and birthdays no longer become about the presents you receive. But about the joy of giving a present to make someone else happy.
Birthdays become something similar to the point where it’s more about spending time with the people you care about and seeing the birthday person smile with love. They really end up being not so much about what you receive.
Gift Giving Doesn’t Have to be Routine
My parents, bless their cotton socks, have been married for over thirty years and present giving becomes more about “Oh, you said you needed some shirts so I bought you some” or “You get socks every year, it’s a family tradition”. Then gifts end up being more for practical lifestyle reasons.
Valentines Day should be a little different because the event is about the celebration of love. With Valentines Day everyone makes you think you should be buying the same old routine of flowers. Watch a romantic movie at Event Cinemas, a piece of jewellery from Prouds or some meaningful token which demonstrates that even after all this time that there’s still no one else in the world you’d rather spend your life with.
But, bear with me, does your partner already have a lot of tokens from all the other years of being with you?
Intimacy and sex become important the longer you’ve been together.
It is said that all relationships go through a couple of main stages.
First stage which creates the foundation of the relationship is the infatuation or romance stage. This is the stage where you feel that wild fire spark of passionate connection ignite through your soul. You feel like you can’t stand to be away from the person because they are into you just as much as you are into them. It is normally in this stage that people explore each other sexually, experimenting with different things to see what works for each other.
Eventually, people’s sex drives can drift off into different directions. It becomes very important to keep that sexual spark alive but even then trying can become a routine. No matter what age you are, this can definitely happen to young couple.
Intimacy is just as important as sex
That is why when you think about Valentines Day this year, you should buy the flowers, take them out to dinner and do whatever it is you need to do
On top of that – take them out to your local Adult Store.
Walk around, have a giggle maybe even pick up a new toy, or even your first toy. Adult stores these days are no longer about sleazy single men doing their business in dark rooms or even men picking up their porn.
Adult stores especially Adultsmart has become more couple orientated, and friendly to all genders and sexuality. Far from the sleazy stores of yesteryear this store stocks the latest products, high quality toys and has both friendly and knowledgeable staff making it the perfect place to purchase your Valentines Day Gift Ideas.
Why go to the Store for a Valentines Gifts Ideas?
Firstly, you get to look around, see what’s new, what’s around and what people are into at the moment.
Secondly, the fact that you are talking about sex to your significant other can be ground breaking in terms of intimacy. If you haven’t spoken about toys before you can walk around and potentially see what each other finds interesting, absurd, horrifying or fun. This way you can kind of gauge each others reactions to things. Without necessarily having an in-depth discussion complete with likes and dislikes on a list.
Enjoy a nice cozy dinner with a glass of Brown Brothers wine, head to the store and have a bit of wander, giggle and fun. You might actually be surprised what new things you discover about your partner. Certainly check out their couple toys including body massager, We-Vibe, as well as your classic massage oils and flavoured lubricants.
Above all else, if you’re unsure ask questions!
The things you and your partner can learn in a stroll through the adult store can not only spice up the romance. But can also create some lasting passion that’ll surpass anything the flowers and chocolates will give!
5 Excuses For Not Buying A Present
There is nothing as rich as the feelings and experiences we share with our loved ones. Power of Love accentuates to its crescendo during the Valentine Season. It may not be in the possible or on the cards to have any unique presents for a variety of reasons. If you have fallen into the group just mentioned and really do not have a valid excuse for buying your loved one a gift on this day of love; you do not need to worry.
Here are 5 Excuses For Not Buying A Present or Valentine Day gift that will either get you out of trouble or buy you some time. As a part of my goodwill, I would advise you keep this page away from your loved one If they know you have read this hell may be a more pleasant place to be that with your spouse or lover.
A gift is one of the best things you can do for love. But just on the off chance you haven’t then let us quickly run through the list in no particular order of the 5 Excuses For Not Buying A Present.
1. I lost a long distant cousin
This is one of the most powerful excuses that works if it is applied correctly. Your partner can not know everyone in your family tree regardless of how long you have been together. Your dearly departed Cousin Ralph whom you spent your childhood days climbing trees but subsequently moved to Alaska hence you have never mentioned them before has really rocked your world.
Losing a loved one can bring so many feelings and you may need some personal time to recuperate from it. You must sound hurt, devastated and distraught and any thoughts of gifts would have fallen by the wayside. T
he upside is that your loved one may even console you but it would not be cool to let your lover feel guilty for what happened. Keep the conversation as brief as you can then go find something to make you both happier.
If you do use this excuse, you might want to buy your own travel ticket through Qantas.
2. My Boss Made Me Work Extra Hours and I Haven’t Picked Up Your Valentines Gift Yet
The demands of work are becoming a growing challenge in our present day realities. Although, this may not top the list of the 5 Excuses For Not Buying A Present it shows you as a serious partner who takes commitments to provide for your spouse and family seriously.
No one who truly cares for you would begrudge you for having to work extra hours. You must find a genuine reason that can make you stay away from your lover for a few days till the Valentines Day fever dies down and/or you have had the opportunity to pick up that gift. It would be ideal if the work takes you out of town if you do not want to buy a gift at all. Who knows…you may not be back for a few weeks!
One of the benefits of being in paid employment is you do not have the freedom to choose your work schedule. You can take this to your advantage and enjoy the time you have all by yourself. Do not need to feel guilty as it takes a lot of work to have fun when you are alone.
3. Everyday For Me Is Valentines Day When I Am With You
This is one of the best excuses for missing that Hallmark moment. Work for anyone and for many year. It shows you are opinionated and would not fall for the whims of society or dates but care deeply for your partner each and every day.
You can choose to have something extra special on a given day outside Valentine to cover up your tracks. Also, it is ideal to start creating the vibes of not having a liking for Valentine and/or Christmas prior to the day. This gives you ample time to walk free when others are wondering which gift they would get for their partner.
This excuse is ideal for people of all ages because it cuts across board. One of the 5 Best Excuses that would never grow stale is this one. It pays to start honing your craft with this missile in order to ensure you are well covered against the rainy day.
4. I Have An Extra Special Gift/Event/Holiday That I Am Going To Give You
I have something special for you. This is an infinite extension and a promise of something that may, due to unforeseen circumstance beyond your control, never happen. It gives you the opportunity to buy time and find the next best excuse to bail with.
One of the things that make this work is the fact that you are seen to be thoughtful and romantic. People do not like to lose a huge surprise because of the little gains they may have in the present. This makes you a winner on all fronts with this excuse. It is essential to give a few days notice if you want to use this ploy so that you don’t give yourself away.
Interestingly, if you find something that can make up for this excuse that you want, you can give it a shot. That 100 Inch LED TV never looked so good. There are two ways to find out if this is your ideal bet; if you lay your tracks well and if you know you have something that can appear to genuinely make up for this excuse. (That New Sex Toy)
5. I Have Been Feeling Very Unwell
This may not seem like a strong contender but it holds its own when properly used. Who wants to go out with a Partner that is battling ill health? You are just trying to push yourself to do your routines and may not have the time or strength to get a gift. This would get you some good time of affection and care from your ideal partner.
You do not need to break the bank but you can enjoy your Valentines Day with this excuse. Maybe you’ve got a cause of the man flu.
Find Which Excuse Will Work Best for You
When we look at the 5 Excuses For Not Buying A Present, you must realize that each one works best under certain conditions. You must not try to fit in to all the roles and choose the one that is right for you.
Find what works best for you and use it. Ideally, I have made my pick on which excuse seems plausible but I would allow you to make your choice.
It is fun to know that you have a good reason for not getting a Valentines Day gift. We must raise a glass to that. You can make your story plausible with any of the ideas. One of the 5 Best Excuses is Health related, another is work related and more. They captures the basic areas that affect our human existence.
There is no better way to know you would get off the hook than applying any of these methods.
I think the 5 Best Excuses should give rise to greater pursuit of more excuses for the coming year. What do you think? Please share your favourite excuses!
Meet Rick, Adultsmart’s owner with 35+ years in the adult industry. A sex blogger, advocate for gender and sexuality equality, offering a diverse product range.