Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift

So you read our last post on Valentine's Day gifts, but forgot about it and just realised that you have less than 24 hours to find a gift for your girl. Not to worry! I have a last minute gift list ready for the forgetful ones. Of course, you don't have time to be creative, so follow this list if you're in haste, and you can't go wrong:

If you plan to ask her out on Valentine's Day: a single rose. It's sweet, charming, and extremely romantic, but not over-the-top.

If she's your girlfriend (short term): a single rose, soft toy or candy. Sweet but not too personal, you don't want her to think you're going too fast.

If she's your girlfriend (long term): bouquet of roses + card, lingerie if she's the type to like it. Most women would prefer lingerie over candy, because it lasts longer. However, only give her lingerie if you two have a really close but open relationship. You don't want her to think that you want to bed her. If you get her lingerie, make sure it's in the right size.

If she's your fiance/wife: bouquet of roses, arranged by a florist with a personal card containing a thoughtful message, or jewellery. Jewellery is a personal thing, it will last long, and chances are she'll wear it a lot, so buy good quality. A nice romantic dinner for two at a restaurant is also recommended.

This guideline is pretty much common knowledge, and a mutual rule amongst women. Roses are a must, red roses that is. If you're the extreme romantic time, give her yellow roses (they mean eternal love), but only if you're sure she'll understand what they mean.

The gifts towards the beginning for more impersonal, for someone you know less, and the more personal and expensive gifts should be reserved for someone you have known for a while. Do not try to give a girl lingerie on your first date- it will scare her. And do not give candy to your wife, she'll pretend to appreciate it, but she would probably prefer jewellery.

-Ebony