Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, ready to either make our hearts flutter or send us spiraling into a pit of despair. Ah, the joys of love! Now, let’s talk about the best and worst gifts you can give your partner on this day of love.

First up, let’s tackle the best gifts. The ones that make your significant other’s heart skip a beat and remind them why they fell head over heels for you in the first place. Forget about the cliché bouquet of roses! Although, they are nice too.

• A personalized playlist, curated with all the songs that define your relationship. From the cheesy ballads that made you swoon, to the guilty pleasure tunes you shamelessly sing together in the car, this playlist will be a musical journey down love lane. Plus, it’s a great way to show off your impeccable taste in music!

• Jewelry! You can never go wrong with some pretty diamonds.

•  A solid date night! Take your partner out to their favorite restaurant or, even make them a nice meal at home!! You can never go wrong with food or something from the heart.

Now, let’s switch gears and delve into the murky waters of the worst gifts. These are the gifts that might make your partner question.

• First on the list of “Please Don’t Do This to Your Loved One” is the infamous gym membership. We get it, you want your partner to be healthy and fit, but Valentine’s Day is not the time to remind them all that. Unless they specifically asked for it, save the gym membership for a less romantic occasion, or April Fools’ Day.

• Next up, we have the dreaded household appliance. Nothing screams “romance” like a vacuum cleaner or a toaster, right? Wrong! Unless your significant other explicitly expressed their undying desire for a new blender, stay away from anything that could be misconstrued as a hint to do more chores. Trust me, you’ll avoid a lot of unnecessary arguments this way.

• Lastly, and I cannot stress this enough, please, do not gift your partner a pet without discussing it beforehand. Sure, that puppy with the big, adorable eyes might seem like the perfect surprise, but pets are a lifelong commitment, not a whimsical Valentine’s Day gesture. Bringing a living creature into someone’s life without their consent is more likely to result in tears than swoons. So, let’s leave the furry companions for a time when both parties are prepared for the responsibility.

So there you have it! The best and worst gifts to give your partner on Valentine’s Day. Remember, it’s all about finding that perfect balance between thoughtfulness, creativity, and avoiding potential disaster. May your Valentine’s Day be filled with laughter, love, and a total absence of vacuum cleaners!