1001 Ways To Be Romantic
A Handbook for Men – A Godsend to Women
By Gregory Godek
Advanced Shopping Strategies
Introducing the practice of “Zen Shopping”
While out shopping with her: If she’s trying on an outfit she adores (or that you find sexy) – pay for it quickly while she’s still in the dressing room. (A good reason to carry cash on these little outings.) Return to the dressing room with a pair of scissors, cut off the price tags, and announce that she can wear the out of the store. Watch her jaw drop. Then watch her leap into your arms.
Go shopping with no specific task, and no specific goal in mind. Let the gift find you.
Always be in a “gift-buying mode.” I don’t mean that you should be shopping all the time – but that you should be prepared to buy a great gift whenever you happen upon one. If you have this mindset, you’ll usually have birthday and anniversary gifts already purchased long before you need them.
This tip will give your partner ideas for future gifts for you!
Sign up for a Bridal Gift Registry and then go “fantasy shopping.” Do this even if – especially if – you’re already married! Here’s what to do: Before going into the department store remove your wedding rings and prepare to pretend you’re single. Filling out the registry form together will be fun and will probably reveal some surprises about each other. Then browse throughout the store and discuss items that you wish you could get as gifts. In other words, pretend that money is no object. Do you want that expensive crystal vase? Put it on your list!
Note: If you hold a formal rededication wedding ceremony, you just might really get some of those dream gifts!
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