At Kelleher International, we love celebrating the holidays, but it seems the pressure of gift giving overshadows the reason for the season. Each year it seems we get further away from the true meaning of giving as we fall into the marketing traps of thousands of brands bombarding us with not-so-subtle pressure imploring us to buy the perfect gifts for our loved ones.
And we get it. Thoughtful gift giving is a big deal – especially if you’re in a new relationship or you are/aren’t ready to take things to the next level. Maybe you’re meeting your significant other’s family for the first time and will be giving the gift in front of them. It’s natural to worry about the message your gift might send. And it’s important to remember that the cash value of a gift isn’t what makes it special.
If you need some help finding your gift giving groove, our Kelleher matchmakers are here to help. We’re sharing some creative gift ideas that include a hidden meaning or message that you might want to send to a romantic partner.
“This is new, but I like where it’s going.”
If you want your new love to know that you’re taking it slow, but that you’re committed to seeing where things lead then consider creating a gift around an event or activity happening in the future. Maybe a band you both love will be in town in March. By purchasing tickets now and gifting them during the holidays tells your partner that you plan on sticking around without saying a word. Place the pair of tickets on the tree in a flirty Christmas card with a promise of dinner and music and your excitement to share the experience together. The same concept is excellent for planning a weekend road trip to someplace you’ve talked about visiting together.
“I feel good about us, and I’m ready to commit.”
Are you ready to move out of the casual dating phase? This means you’re prepared to commit to an exclusive relationship and the responsibilities that come along with being a couple. If that’s where you are this holiday season, your gift could be a box or basket full of his/her favorite toiletries, a drawer organizer, and a set of hangers. Wrapped separately is the key to your house on a thoughtfully chosen keychain that represents an aspect of their personality or an inside joke you share.
“You’re the one.”
The holidays offer countless iconic settings to pop the question. Think cozy by the fire, under a breathtaking light display, or during a snowy evening walk. Select a location that feels meaningful to you both—perhaps where you shared a special moment or a place you’ve always dreamed of visiting together.
If your partner cherishes family moments, consider involving their loved ones in the proposal, it could be during an intimate gathering or a surprise announcement at a holiday party. Enlist a photographer or have a friend discreetly record the proposal to capture the moment for years to come.
“I’m still sure I made an excellent choice.”
Maybe you’re in a long-term committed relationship, and you’ve had a few rough patches this year. Remember the value of a gift isn’t measured in currency. Rather than reassuring your love with an expensive trinket, plan an experience together. Create an opportunity to reconnect and rekindle through a couples adventure. Schedule time on the calendar to go somewhere neither of you have ever been. And, let part of the gift be that you get to plan it together. The gift could include a globe or map with the destination highlighted in someway, snacks or wine from the region, a travel book, calendar and a message for a date night to plan your romantic adventure.
Whatever stage you’re in in your relationship give a gift that meets the moment in just the right way. It’s the thoughtfulness that can transform a simple gift into a great memory.
A Special Holiday Offer from Kelleher International Matchmaking Service
If your goal for 2025 is to finally find the love of your life, now is the time to take advantage of our Special Holiday Offer outlined in our previous blog. When you become a new member or renew your membership before January 10th, we’ll add two complimentary bonus months to your membership. Plus, enjoy 10% off any membership level when you join before years end!
Refer a friend:
If you know someone who could benefit from our matchmaking services, refer them to us and we’ll offer them the same gift and send you an Amex Gift Card for $500 or $1000 depending on the level of membership they sign up for.
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This offer expires January 10th so don’t delay!
