With shopping season in full gear, I began to wonder what the best presents are for your partner. Should you get something you know they want? Maybe something that they haven’t mentioned that you think they’d like? Or would a present that touches their heart be the best? I didn’t have the answer – so I asked our community …

“What is the best Christmas present you’ve ever received?”

Our most recent poll shows that most men (42%) prefer a gift “that was a complete surprise” while women (56%) would enjoy a present “that touched my heart”.

So to all you women out there – put your thinking caps on and surprise him with a great find you know he’d like but hasn’t come across yet. While it’s no huge shock that surprises are great presents, keep in mind the meaning behind the gesture when planning. Surprises are great because they show your partner that you care. Surprises require an in-depth knowledge of their likes and dislikes as well as time and planning. So make this holiday special with a surprise for your man.

Now on to men. As I’ve stated in multiple articles, women want to feel cherished; and the holidays are a great time to remind her of your love. Throw a present under the tree that will let her know what she means to you (something inspired by your relationship and your feelings). Not only are you showing your love through the time it takes to plan this little surprise, but it also reaffirms your love and gives her something to look back on and cherish. It’ll mean so much more than all those nice-to-have presents combined!

The holidays are a wonderful time to show your partner you care. You get to spend more time together and think of new and exciting ways to surprise each other! Whether you’re new to romance or have been romantic for years, the holidays provide the perfect opportunities to show you care.

Author's Bio: 

Amy is the Founder & President of Magic of Romance, Inc (http://www.magicofromance.com). Magic of Romance features free romantic ideas, travel for lovers, and advice on relationships. She attended the Business School at Georgia Tech. She currently resides in Sandy Springs. She enjoys discovering new travel destinations, reading new books with a good cup of coffee, and watching movies.