Holidays?!

The holiday season, for most of us, are some of the most important times to spend with loved ones during the year. This is especially important when you are in a relationship. Be it a new or long-term relationship this is a time to spend with their

family and friends along with having to pick out the best present come the right time. When visiting their loved ones, you don’t have to be the life of the party but make sure to engage with them. These people mean the most to your significant other so make sure that you get along with these people and show them that you want to and can mix with their loved ones. Bringing a gift to present to the host can ease that transition into getting to know everyone. A bottle of any kind of alcohol always goes over well or maybe even a box of chocolates. Get fun with the idea and then focus on having a good time! It is also important that if they are visiting your loved ones to make sure they feel as comfortable as possible. Before you get to your destination give them a little overview of who all will be there and a little bit of information that they can use as conversation starters. This will help ease the tension of having to meet so many new people all at once. If you see they are in over their head at the part or get together, go rescue them! Take them away to other people or just to a place where you two can talk and hangout. Make sure the night goes as smooth as possible so that they can’t wait to hangout with your friends and family again.

Now when it comes to getting your significant other and getting them a gift, the best idea is to always go with something that reflects on your relationship. Get them something that shows you know something very particular about them. I hate when around the holidays people ask you what you want, and they just buy it for you. I’m a grown up with my own money if it is something I know I want I can buy it for myself. The best gifts are always the ones that are connected to something they’ve said during conversations or something creative based around their hobbies or interests. If your significant other loves popcorn, get them a popcorn machine! If they have a favorite movie, get them something associated with it. If they are a fan of a sports team, get them a jersey with their favorite player. There are so many options, but the most important thing is to get them something that shows you know something about them. Another good idea is to get you and them tickets to an event or trip that BOTH of you can go on. Just so you can give yourself a present too HAHA!