Valentines Day gift-giving is tough enough when you have the sort of relationship where you finish each other’s sentences, but what if you’re not yet sure whether your new flame is the mushy-gushy sort or a rabid feminist who will spurn your flowers and chocolates?
Or what if you’re only hoping your gift will ignite a relationship? Stressful as it may seem, this most fraught of holidays is also a fun, fabulous opportunity.
So just relax and give from the heart. And when in doubt, turn to us — we’ve got great gift ideas for your crush, your ex, and everyone in between.
Your Crush
You’ve been flirting for months, so there’s no time like Valentines Day to let your crush know where you stand, right? Come to think of it, why not come right out and say it with the quintessential Valentines Day love story?
Whether you identify with pining Charlie Brown or his elusive Little Red-Haired Girl, the Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown DVD — featuring digitally remastered Charles Schultz classics You’re In Love Charlie Brown and It’s Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown, plus a new cartoon, Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown — is a playful choice that offers plenty of romance and a built-in first date in one.
$9.99, amazon.com
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The Second Date
Talk about awkward. You’ve only been on two dates, but they were really good dates. So … do you ignore the V-Day or do you go for the gold?
Go with something small, fun, and flirty. This “You’re Intoxicating” key bottle opener is cheeky, adorable, and, with a six-pack or two if your favorite drink, could lead to a very fun date number three.
Credit: Beehive Kitchenware Co.
The “I’m Just Not That Into You”
Your relationship is not long for this world, but you were too (ahem) nice to end it before Valentines Day. In the meantime, gift something small and neutral. The My Mini Masterpiece is cute, won’t lead anyone on, and will make a nice project to mend a broken heart. See? You’re a nice person after all.
$16, momastore.org
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The Ex-Boyfriend (Who’s Now Your Best Friend)
You never understood his weird collection of toys, and now that you’re just friends, you don’t have to. Add to it, then, with a set ofSoccer Team Skittles. Why? The better question is, why not?
$19.50, muji.us
Credit: Muji
The Ex-Girlfriend (Who’s Now Your Best Friend)
Make all the Nancy Drew jokes you want, but that smart, sexy sleuth is to her what your beloved sports heroes are to you. And now that you don’t have to worry she’ll be seeking out clues in all your stuff, what’s to keep you from helping her indulge her inner girl detective with The Nancy Drew Handbook?
$17.95, fredflare.com
Credit: Fred Flare
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