| Everybody who has been in a long-term | | | | Cotton. Here you have the options of getting |
| relationship knows the difficulty of finding a gift | | | | clothes, anything from shirts, T-Shirts, blouses and |
| that his or her partner will enjoy. As time goes by | | | | pants to underwear and pyjamas. Linens, |
| in the relationship, it seems that all the original gift | | | | blankets, placemats and tablecloths also have their |
| ideas are used up. With most major retailers and | | | | practical use. A hammock can be used for |
| brands selling gift cards nowadays, it often seems | | | | relaxing in the back yard or hinting at a trip to a |
| more logical to opt for the "easy" way out and | | | | beach, as do beach towels. A more symbolic gift |
| for many partners this is an adequate gift, since | | | | idea is to give a pet rabbit (Cottontail!) or take |
| they can then pick out their own perfume, clothes | | | | your partner on a road trip to a southern US |
| item, power tool, etc. But many people still prefer | | | | state.Year 3 seems easier, with Leather being the |
| opening a present and enjoying (or not) the | | | | theme. You have a lot of options in clothing such |
| surprise inside. These couples then often decide to | | | | as jackets, shoes or boots. Don't forget |
| look at the traditional or modern anniversary list in | | | | accessories like gloves, belt, wallets, purses and |
| search for gift ideas.Here is the traditional list of | | | | briefcases. Leather bound diaries or books are |
| the first five anniversary themes and some gift | | | | also very nice. For a pricier option, consider |
| ideas. They are not separated in "his" and "hers" | | | | luggage (can also be used to hint at a trip) or |
| categories, since some gifts are perfect for any | | | | furniture. There is also beautiful jewelry made of |
| gender.Year 1 is Paper and as boring as that | | | | leather.Linen or Silk, theme for year 4, calls for |
| sounds, there are actually a lot of interesting ideas | | | | the more traditional gifts, such as lingerie, pyjamas |
| for gifts. You can subscribe to a magazine or | | | | and bed sheets but you can also get linen shirts |
| newspaper that interests your partner; buy books | | | | and pants or placement matsYear 5 has Wood as |
| and board games or puzzles that you both enjoy. | | | | its theme. You can go the artistic way and get |
| Get tickets to a concert or sports event that you | | | | sculptures or masks for wall decoration. If your |
| attend together. If you prefer to get a gift that is | | | | partner enjoys indoor plants, get him or her a |
| also an investment, get paintings, vintage comic | | | | bonsai tree or another type of indoor tree. If you |
| books or artistic photography. Or you could find | | | | have a yard, you could plant a tree together, as a |
| photographs either of you two or your partner's | | | | symbol of your dedication. A bit more expensive |
| past, have them digitally altered to make them | | | | is furniture or golf clubs. For the romantic soul, |
| look like artwork, or just simply done in black and | | | | take a trip for a long weekend to a log cabin.The |
| white. A more pricey option is getting tickets for | | | | most important thing is to listen to your partner. |
| a trip. Origami and monogrammed stationery are | | | | He or she will usually hint at the ideal gift at some |
| also very personal gifts.The theme for year 2 is | | | | point or another. Happy anniversary! |