Gift ideas for men who say 'I don't want a gift'

It's hard to give a present to someone who says they don't want one. But here is what they really mean; Give me something amazing!

One of the reasons men give for refusing gifts is that they probably have everything they could ever want.

Well, that may be true, and an inventory of what they own may reveal forgotten things tucked away, gathering dust. And that will leave you short of ideas.

What you want to do at this point is find out what they love. Is it gadgets, DIY or fitness?

Once you have narrowed down their hobbies and interests, start thinking of ideas that will improve their lives and make things easier for them.

So whether it's for their birthday, anniversary or the holidays, it should be practical and thoughtful.

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Here are some gift ideas for your dad, brother or partner when they say they don't want presents:

Sign them up for a course

If you've noticed him taking up new interests or hobbies that he can't stop talking about, surprise him with a fully paid course.

It could be a professional or creative course, just gauge his seriousness and then make the decision to sign him up for these classes.

Gift cards

I've never met anyone who doesn't like gift cards. Although they may feel impersonal, they are the best way to make sure they get what they want.

You can get one from their favourite shops and places they like to visit and spend time in. This will touch them.

Time

The best things are free, and your time could be one of the best gifts you can give someone like your dad or grandad, especially if you don't get to see them very often.

Take some time out of your crazy schedule, make a date and spend some time together, just the two of you. This is a great opportunity to catch up and take them somewhere they have never been but would love to go.

Subscriptions

During this pandemic, many of us are on a tight budget and this has meant cutting back on extra expenses like subscriptions.

Surprise them by paying for their cable, internet or any other subscription you know they might enjoy. Go all out and sign them up for gift boxes too.

A card game

Getting friends and family together over beer and food is always a great time. Make it even more interesting by getting him a wild pack of card games.

This ultimate accessory will make him the life of the party. Don't be tempted to pick raunchy cards unless they are for your partner. Keep it PG as this is all about playing together and having a good time.

Razor Blade Sharpener

If he is the type who prefers to shave his beard at home, this is a gift he will treasure forever. Razor blade sharpeners will sharpen any blade and make it last much longer.

He will also get a cleaner, closer shave every time and save a lot of money on buying new razors every month.