It is said that in old age we will not remember what clothes we wore, what furniture or accessories we had, or what statues we had at home that had dust on them. Among the best and most lasting memories are the moments with our loved ones, which are charged with intense emotions.
Faced with yet another birthday, Christmas and holiday, we regularly find ourselves in a situation where we don't know what to buy our loved ones. But it's simple- give your loved ones more moments to remember fondly, not just more stuff.
Tangible gifts don't fly
Let's try to slowly move away from consumerism and accumulation of stuff, at least in the case of gift giving, to some deeper meaning and thought. How?
A bottle of quality alcohol or a new piece of clothing are fine, but if you have a full bar and a closet stuffed to bursting at home, you're probably not too impressed, right? Quite possibly it will just add to the other unwanted gifts on the bottom shelf. And your loved ones have it anyway. You probably don't want to give a gift like that. So how do you do it?
They won't buy it themselves
Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and other such events are great opportunities to fulfill some of your loved ones' old dream or desire. Nowadays, many people don't get what they really want because they tell themselves they don't need it.
Quite the opposite!
These are exactly the things they need to make their lives full of unforgettable memories. They need experiences that they will remember fondly. Now try to think.... What do they dream about What did the birthday boy want to be when he was a kid? Who does he admire, what movies does he watch, what books does he read? And what do they have in common? He might have dreamed of racing in a formula car like Schumacher, floating in the clouds, speeding through the countryside on a supercharged motorbike, or spending his days diving under the sea. Does he often talk about how he always wanted to try tank driving, shooting, or even tandem jumping out of a plane? But why would he buy such things for himself? He pays the mortgage, the car, the insurance, the food, and he has to think about the future.
That's why you're here
So you know what his secret desires are? If it's clear, then feel free to buy the right experience right away. Is he talking about skydiving? Then give it to him. Would he like to try driving a Ferrari? Why not. If you want to take it a level further, get an experience for his whole gang or even his partner or wife. After all, shared joy is multiplied and shared memories are irreplaceable.
However, he may not tell you exactly what he would like... but he certainly gives you hints. If you know him, you'll know if, for example, he loves to drive fast in his car, or he's in a swimsuit or camouflage from spring to fall, or he's into delicatessen and fancy drinks. Explore him a little, listen to him and think about what he likes. It'll definitely point you in the right direction, and your gift guide will already be helping you choose a specific experience.
