Make Sure He's Listening in on Your Conversation. photo courtesy of Xenia Antune
You don’t want to sound pushy or unromantic– but you really want a very specific leather Coach wallet. Or cream cashmere scarf– not white, not buttercup, cream! So how do you make sure your loved one gets you the gift you really want?? Here are a few tips for dropping the right hints.
Casual Conversation
Maybe it’s during dinner or maybe it’s while you’re window shopping at the mall– either way make sure you drop your hint in casual conversation. Don’t make it too obvious. Try something like, “oh the clasp on my wallet broke! I could really use a new one. My friend Mary got this great leather Coach wallet that I just love!”
Phone Calls
Call up a friend while your loved one is in hearing range. Tell your friend about the purse, perfume or pair of earrings you saw that you absolutely loved. Hopefully this time he’ll be listening in on your conversation.
Use Technology
If you want to be a little more obvious (and let’s face it– some guys need you to be!) try Hintdropper.com. The site lets you create a profile, adding gifts that you would love to receive for your birthday, Christmas, or just because. Then you can send the link to all of your friends– that makes it less obvious to the one person you really want to drop the hint to!
Make a List
Make a wish list and leave it in a place where your loved one will “accidentally” find it. Of course, they may wonder why a grown adult made a wish list in the first place so make sure you come up with a good story just in case you are asked.
Plant Hints
Is there an advertisement in a magazine for something you love? Leave the magazine open to that page and set it on a counter or table that he’s sure to see. He may just think you left the magazine there on accident, or he may pick up on your hint!
Enlist a Friend
Get a friend to give your sweetheart some gift “suggestions.” But of course, everything mentioned will have been already decided on by the both of you. If your loved one still doesn’t get the right gift, well then, next time just ask for a gift card.
