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Society and Relationships

Offering gifts to your colleague is harder than it looks. You love them so much that you want to show it in the form of a gift. After much thought, time, and often money, you eagerly present it to them. Sometimes, things end up just as they do on the diamond commercials with happy smiles and expressions of love. But many times, the giver is disappointed in the receiver's reaction, and the receiver is either indifferent or hurt by the gift.

How is this promising in an otherwise healthy relationship? The answer: there are four different types of presents we give, and all of us have a preference to what we choose to give and what we enjoy receiving. It is vital that our spouse knows what type he is and what type we are, so that he gives us a gift that we appreciate and we offer him one that has meaning to him. Some people prefer traditional gifts. These are the stereotypical types of gifts that lovers give to one another. A dozen roses, jewelry, or a spa gift certificate are all good examples of a traditional gift. Traditional gifts usually cost money, the pricier the better, as this is how the receiver often judges it's worth. The traditional gift receiver feels valued by how much is spent on them.

There are those who love sentimental gifts. A love letter, handmade gifts, or dates created uniquely for the receiver are all examples of sentimental gifts. Often this type of gift costs little money. What the sentimental gift receiver is interested in is the time and heart you put into what you are giving them.