A Special Valentine's Gift For a Special Man - How to Choose It?

It’s hard to find perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for men. Usually, what men want is just very expensive. Cameras, laptops, motorcycles, cars and more all carry a high price tag. But commonly the problem is how to move away from the ordinary and find that special gift, the one that says you know what he actually likes.

Ask his friends. Whatever he hasn't said to you, he has said it to them. His friends won’t tell you his secrets, but they will eventually tell you what he wants for Valentine’s Day. That may be a music you never knew that he liked or, it could be a special trip he has just never thought to tell you about.

Ask his Dad. Men usually are more like their fathers than they want to confess. If you know his dad, ask him what your special man would like. He’ll definitely have some good ideas. It might be that golf club he didn't want to mention because it seemed too  high-flown.

Some times you just haven’t been together long enough to know what to buy him. This isn't a problem. Valentine’s Day is the most flexible day. It’s not only for couples married for 50 years but also for those who have known each other only an hour.

A Valentine’s Day is one way to say you’d like to be with someone. A beautiful bracelet or other jewelry  may be more than your relationship means just now. But a fine alligator watch band is both practical and a chance to write his initials on the inside with a special message.

A bottle of wine can be a great choice. It’s something you can share, yet gives you the opportunity to say "I know what you like". But that idea can extend to just about anything. The key is to make the present reflect his individuality and desires.

If he’s an outdoors type. That’s something that you can easily notice. People dress and act a certain way that tells you right away. Then you can go on a picnic in the snow.

If he loves gadgets. One look at his apartment or room and you’ll know that. Here you’re in luck. Because even those guys that have a thousand toys, can always use a thousand accessories for them. Camera guys usually need new filters. Home entertainment guys might have held off on that new Blu-ray machine that has come way down in price. Audiophiles just can’t rest easy without that extra set of speakers for the home office.

Whatever the gift is, the idea is to show your special man that you put some thought into it. Whether your relationship is an hour old or it's someone you have known all your life, showing you know them is something men highly appreciate such as women.