How To Select Appropriate Gifts For Your Man

Why are men are so hard to buy for? No matter how many years they receive a bottle of mediocre aftershave alongside a six-pack of socks, they always seem to refuse to provide us with good gift ideas come Christmas, their birthday or Valentine’s Day. However, while they may be easier and less painful to buy, boring gifts very rarely show someone you really care.

The key to getting your man the perfect gift is to play to his interests, buying something you know he will really appreciate and enjoy. Identify what makes him tick and then browse the list below for some unique and exciting gift ideas you won’t be embarrassed to give. Don't worry if at the time you cannot afford to buy very expensive things, there are plenty of ways to buy your man the right gift without spending all of your savings. For example, you can check your local free-classifieds website and look for items in perfect state for much lesser than the original price! After all, he's really not going to care where you got it or how much it cost you as long as it's something he likes. He'll probably be happier with his favorite’s football player's signed t-shirt (even if it was bought from someone else) than a brand new pair of Looney Toons socks. You can also try taking a look at the clearance section of stores in your area and see if there are any items that fit with the following ideas.

For the music geek

Does he listen to, play or write music with a passion? Whether he’s into Frederic Chopin or My Chemical Romance, there is a great selection of gifts out there for music lovers. Investing in a good quality set of headphones with noise cancelling technology is a good idea when buying for a man who is constantly glued to his MP3 player. Likewise, good-quality sound recording equipment is a fantastic gift idea for musicians wishing to improve their playing. Looking for something you can do together? Why not book some concert tickets, an evening at a jazz café or a music festival?

For the techy

There is a wide range of gifts available for technical wizards and gadget enthusiasts alike. If you can afford to splash out, the latest mobile phone, tablet, games console or MP3 player will probably go down a treat. For those on a tighter budget, opt for accessories such as a good quality, leather laptop case or a clip-on multi-lens attachment for his camera phone. For men who never grow up, look for remote-controlled helicopters or cars, but only if you are willing to put up with the incessant whirring!

For the sports fan

A fantastic gift that will earn you major brownie points with any sports enthusiast is tickets to see his favourite team play. If you are feeling particularly generous, get a few tickets and let him bring his friends. Signed memorabilia will also go down extremely well; just make sure autographs are authentic before you spend over the odds for a counterfeit.

For the adventurer

The array of ‘experience’ gifts now available is extensive. If he is the adventurous type, get him an unforgettable bungee jumping, race car driving or balloon riding experience. Many ‘experience’ gift providers also offer a discounted price for the second participant, so why not join him and have some fun yourself?

With a great variety of gifts available, why not ditch the cartoon character socks this year and start thinking outside the box? Show your man some love! It takes very little to figure out what he likes but it has a very big i

CaraMia Is a British Born Life Coach Based In Rome