If you’re like me (e.i. male, married), you’re probably going through the “Valentine’s Day is coming fast and I have no idea what to get for my wife” syndrome. I was in the local card store yesterday and I was the only male looking at Valentine’s cards. Most men will probably wait until the last minute and will pick up any remaining card with the slightest resemblance to the desired sentiment. If it says, “For My Wife” on the cover, grab it before the gentleman standing next to you does. The last day in the card section can be brutal.
Okay, the card has been secured and now it’s gift time. What to buy? She doesn’t like flowers because she doesn’t like the idea of killing flowers and considers it a waste of money. If you buy her a box of chocolates, she might accuse you of enabling her addiction. If you’re thinking of sexy lingerie, forget about it. The last three undergarments with hearts you bought for her are still sitting (with the tags intact) in the bottom of her drawer.
Here’s a novel idea. What’s one of the most selfless acts can you do for your wife that shows her you love her? If you thought about cleaning the house for her or washing the dinner dishes more often, you get a few points, but neither would have the same impact as you saying to your wife, “Honey, I love you more than you know and if anything should ever happened to me, I wouldn’t want you to be saddled with any financial burdens.” Then, you pull out the card and you hand it to her. When she opens it, she finds a new life insurance policy you recently purchased.
Not very romantic, you say? I guarantee you will get a great reaction from her (it will definitely be much better than her reaction to the blender you bought her last year). Serve it up at a candlelight dinner with her favorite bottle of wine and you might find out this was one of the most romantic gifts you ever gave her.