| Hi reader,
The holidays are right around the corner, which means the pressure is on for those of us who still need to finish our Christmas shopping. Depending on the status of your relationship, finding the perfect present can be tricky. Should you get your partner something useful? Fun? Romantic? And what if you’re in a situationship? Should you get them anything at all? My Ask a Matchmaker podcast guest, Jordyn Woodruff, and I answer this exact question in this week’s episode. Jordyn is the co-host of Mean Girls Podcast (formerly owned by Barstool Sports). We collectively agreed that no, you should not buy your situationship a gift. If you really want to get them something you can buy them one of these from Walgreens. That’s it. |
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| But if you’re actively in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship and you’ve been dating for more than a year, you can follow this gift-giving formula I created:
We also offer gift-giving advice for the people who are trickier to shop for (like your in-laws), but you’ll have to tune into the episode to hear those examples. Like, subscribe, and follow us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music! I’m always sharing the latest news and Ask a Matchmaker events on my Instagram, so be sure to give me a follow there too!
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The  Everything Shower Theory challenge is a game changer and the perfect way to give yourself a mid-December glow-up!
While everyone is getting cozy, you’ll be radiating confidence. Try this and let me know how it goes by tagging me on Instagram and using the hashtag #everythingshowertheory. (If I don’t respond it’s because I’m busy taking over Paris.)
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| Sincerely,
Matchmaker Maria |
Should You Buy Your Situationship a Christmas Gift?
- 17 Dec 2023
- by Anna Maria Tavanli
- Dating Advice, Love & Sex, Matchmaking
Buy them an outfit. This includes pants, a nice shirt, and a belt
Get them a really, really nice coffee table book that has to do with something they really love or someone they really admire. 
Buy them skincare and/or cologne.
And finally, a joke gift. Get them something that will make them laugh or represents an inside joke the two of you have
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