I don't know about the rest of you guys out there but I find it extremely challenging to get the perfect gift for the woman I love. I guess I've always had trouble finding something for the women in my life. As a child, I never knew what to get my Mom. I remember on one of her birthdays shortly after I started working and had some money I went all out and got her some cool stuff. You know what she liked the best? The free gift that came with one of the purchases.

So what is it that makes the perfect gift for a woman? Does it have to glisten? Not necessarily. Many of the most beloved gifts that I have ever given or have observed women swoon over have to do the amount of thought being put into it. Now for someone like me who overthinks things, that can lead to a not so great gift. Overthinking could also lead to disappointment for you if you give her what you think is the best only for it to be a nice gift but she doesn't really use it. The thought has to be just right.

What about thought and something that shines? Well, from what I understand jewelry is a plus. Unless you can afford to propose and/or ready to propose I would say be selective in what you purchase. You never know what she'll melt down if the relationship doesn't work out.

So the answer must be flowers? Actually, I've seen a number of articles which state that women these days find a single of her favorite flowers are much more romantic than the dozen arrangement. Why? Well, that is because you took the time from your day to go out and get that single rather than call and have someone else make an arrangement.

I know, it has got to be get her a stuffed animal right? Wrong. I only say this because I went to one of those Build a Bear places and got an ex a stuffed animal only to find out she through it down the trash chute of her dorm after it didn't work out between us. I didn't know whether to be sad or appalled as she referred to it as our child at times.

The best bet is to know the women in your life and structure a gift around that. If all else fails, a nice homemade anything will surely bring a smile to her face. Good luck!