1.PERFUME
Scent is so personal, and so unless you know for sure it's what she wants, then stay away from the stank.
2.CLOTHING WITHOUT A RECEIPT
Sizing in clothing — especially in women's clothing — can be bonkers, so even if you *know* she'll love something, make sure she can easily return or exchange it. Trust. (This is actually true of everything; go in on gift receipts!)
3.PETS
Unless both of you go to the shelter or rescue group together to pick out a pet, pass on a pooch as a present.
4.GIFT CARDS
See how happy this woman is? She's currently in the process of lying to her boyfriend about how happy she is to get a gift card from the man she has sex with. Get it together, dudes.
5.BATH STUFF
Trust me, ladies buy enough of this stuff for themselves. Or their second aunts give it to them. Seriously, no more loofahs!!
6.CASH
This is your girlfriend. Don't give her cash. Come on.
7.KITCHEN STUFF
Unless she asked for some specialty, hard-to-find baking item, cooking (or cleaning) tools will not go over well.
8.CANDY YOU GOT ON SALE AT RITE AID
Basically, nothing from Rite Aid unless you're 12 and trying to find a gift for your mom on Christmas eve.
9.A STUFFED ANIMAL
No. You are dating a grown woman. Get it together.
10.JEWELRY
Unless she's already pointed it out, or it's made of candy.
