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| This guy and I will celebrate our 20th anniversary in October! As of July we will have been together for 23 years! |
Anniversaries can be a great time, one where couples
celebrate their love for one another and the passage of the time that they have
spent together. Such days are commemorated, rightfully so, with romantic
traditions. Some of these traditions never change, like a dinner at that
restaurant where you had your first date. But you probably don’t want to give
your special someone the same gift, year after year.
We get it. Picking out an anniversary present can be
daunting. You want to get them something that they will love, something that
reflects the genuine thought and care that went into its selection. That sounds
like a lot of pressure, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s surprisingly easy to
figure out that special gift if you slow down and think instead of stressing
out.
Consider the Date
How many years have you been together? Try incorporating
that into your anniversary gift or celebration! Been together for three years?
Well then, how about the ever-appropriate movie, dinner, drinks trifecta? Two
decades can be celebrated with two concert tickets to see your favorite
performer live. The ideas are limitless!
Put a Spin on the
Traditional
You’ve probably heard of the traditional anniversary gifts like
those listed here.
There’s a reason why these gifts have been so popular throughout the years:
They work! But you don’t have to go with something bland or disinteresting that
your love might not like. Instead, put a fresh spin on the traditional gifts by
incorporating things that you know they’ll love.
The 1st year tradition is paper, for instance.
Instead of writing them a poem or creating a photo collage like so many do, try
your hand at illustrating something new and original for them to enjoy. Get
them something that relates to their favorite book. Hand-write a list of
reasons why you’re glad to have them in your life.
Show that You’ve Been
Paying Attention
Did your special someone love the movie that you saw
together earlier this year? Buy them their own copy, or a piece of art based
off of it! Have they been expressing the need for some time off from work and
the stresses of life? Arrange a weekend trip to celebrate your anniversary in
peace. Did they yearn for a pair of earrings? Then surprise them with a pair of diamond earrings they would love. No matter how
big or small the gesture is, your partner will appreciate knowing that you’ve
taken the time to really listen to them.
Anniversaries only come around once a year. Many couples in
this busy world only have a few rare occasions, like anniversaries and
birthdays, to celebrate each other in a genuine and meaningful way. That’s nobody’s
fault-it’s just life, but it’s no excuse to forget your anniversary.
That’s why our number one tip is to make sure that you
remember! Set an alarm in your phone calendar, write it down somewhere that you
look every day, stamp it on your forehead-just don’t forget it. Remembering
dates can be tough, but it’s worthwhile when your partner feels appreciated
that your anniversary means so much to you.
