When you are trying to be friends with your ex girlfriend, you may feel a sense of dread when a birthday or holiday is coming up. You know you need to give her a gift, but you don’t want to send her the wrong message.
The type of gift you give your ex girlfriend is crucial and depends on many factors. Are you in a new relationship? Do you still have feelings for her? Do you want to get back together?
If you want to get back with your ex, then your current selection is even more important. Follow the tips in these pros and cons for great ideas.
Select a gift based on something she said. Do you remember her saying something that she really likes? She maybe she once she mentioned her favorite book or movie from her childhood. She maybe she said something that she wanted but would never buy for herself. When you give her this type of gift, she will be impressed with your thoughtfulness and thoughtfulness.
Don’t buy her lingerie or other sexy things. These are too suggestive for an ex boyfriend to give and will make her uncomfortable.
Pick something you like. When many people give gifts, they often select a gift based on their own tastes rather than those of the recipient. When you choose something based on her likes, she will realize that you care about her.
Don’t send her flowers or give her a gift card. In most cases, these gifts are generic. It shows that you did not think much about what you wanted to get him. It could also mean a last minute gift, which doesn’t make her feel special.
Buy something that reminds you of something you did as a couple. A CD of a concert you went to with her or a night out at her favorite restaurant are things that might make her think primarily of you.
Don’t give him a joke gift. You may think it’s funny, but you probably won’t. In fact, you will find it difficult to know what to think about this type of gift, which is not really the effect you want to have.