SLAM. You’ve been caught by a carefully worded trap.

Every year thousands, possibly millions are struck by the “don’t buy me anything’ trap. We could go back and forth for days on which side is right and which side is wrong here, but if you’re looking to have a relaxed, easy-going, or romantic Valentine’s Day, buy the gift and skip the drama. Here’s 2 ways to tell if you’re one of the millions about to get snared.

Know your partner

Some people truly mean “don’t by me anything”, but this is where knowing the person comes in handy. Maybe it’s a new relationship or maybe it’s a work friend, if you don’t know them well enough to know they mean what they say 100% get them something small.

Kind gestures can never be ill-received.

The 2 Time Loser

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. If you’ve been hit by this trap once before in your life we think it’s safe to say you should probably show up with a gift. Even if it’s something like our Chocolate Lover’s Gift Box which you can both enjoy.