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Get her a gift that's not lame.(Cosmo For Your Guy)
We know what's on your wish list this holiday season: lots of sex. But to ensure you get it, you'll have to give your girlfriend a gift she'll actually like. The problem: Asking "Well, what do you want?" isn't an option. So to make sure she doesn't send your present--trod you--back for a refund, follow our failproof guide to surprising her with something really special.
listen up
Wouldn't it be great if your girlfriend e-mailed you a list of all the stuff she's been eyeing? Quit dreamin'! Women (those sneaky little vixens) are much more covert. "Around gift-giving time, she'll drop hints, so keep your ears open," says Carolyn Bushong, a psychotherapist in Denver and author of Bring Back the Man You Fell in Love With. "She might mention a great coat she saw at a particular store or that she needs more sweaters." Basically, she's offering clues, but she wants it to be your idea ... sort of.
If she's tight-lipped, you can subtly probe her for information. "Try asking questions like 'Do you like that necklace?'" suggests Perry Buffington, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers. She'll be onto ya, but she'll also know it's a sure thing she won't be getting socks from you. If all else fails, you'll need to call for backup: her best friend. Just avoid big-mouthed pals who might spill the beans.
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Source: HighBeam Research, Get her a gift that's not lame.(Cosmo For Your Guy)