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Marissa Knox

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10 Gifts You Should Definitely NOT Get Your Boyfriend For Christmas

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Black Friday is rapidly approaching. This is the perfect time to ponder on what in the world to get your man for Christmas. If you're anything like me, you know the struggle is real when shopping for your guy.

As I browsed through the numerous Christmas gift ideas, I came across some that left me dumbfounded. I cringed at the sight of some of these gifts and questioned who actually thought they'd make great Christmas presents.

One thing is for sure, I took a mental note of what not to get my man for Christmas and maybe you should do the same.

Here are 10 gifts NOT to get your man for Christmas:

1. Distance bracelets

Just don't do it. No one is going to ask you if your boyfriend has one too. Stop being so extra. Don't pressure him into wearing a bracelet he probably doesn't care for. Plus, I bet it looks gaudy with your outfit. If you want to get a matching gift for you and your guy, surely you can do better than this.

2. Picture frame

Seriously? You couldn't just give this as an anniversary gift? I'm all for handmade gifts, but save this idea for another time. You can be more creative and personal for Christmas.

3. Personalized underwear

I don't need to get you a pair of boxers saying that you're mine to prove that you're mine. We'd have bigger fish to fry if a woman was even able to read your boxers.

4. Monogrammed anything

Don't even think about it. That is all.

5. Personalized coffee mug

Don't be cheap. We all know that you can go to the Dollar Tree store and buy mugs and then decorate them with Sharpie markers and bake them in the oven. Think more outside of the box.

6. Any bathroom product whatsoever

Do you really think your guy wants to be showered with shower gel and lotion? No, of course not. Don't get him anything grooming related. This gift could have different connotations for him, too. He may think you're questioning his hygiene habits...just saying.

7. DIY memory jar

Again, don't you dare give this as a Christmas gift. Save it for an anniversary present or something else. Think about his hobbies and interests and go from there.

8. Coupon book

Don't be cheap. You may be able to get away with this being a stocking stuffer. However, don't resort to it as your grand gift. You can put more thought into it.

9. Music

Chances are, if he really wanted to listen to a song or album, he would've already streamed it for free or has a subscription. He'll use Spotify or Apple music. Now, there are exceptions to this. If you want to get him concert tickets, that's a completely different story. I'm sure he'll be stoked about that.

10. Movies

Again, don't do it. He probably already has Hulu, Amazon, or Netflix to stream movies. He may even already have it on DVD too. I suggest you use your noggin a little more.

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What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

1. You feel like an elder.

2. You may feel lonely.

3. Senioritis is more real than ever.

4. You may feel a little down sometimes.

5. Fear of missing out won't be as real.

6. You are a college pro.

7. You'll have more free time.

8. You're happy you're still in school.

9. You feel like a guru.

10. You continue to grow.

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1. When your advisor tells you that you should declare a major soon.

2. Seeing the lost and confused freshmen and remembering that was you a short year ago, and now being grateful you know the ins and outs of the campus.

3. Going to the involvement fair to sign up for more clubs knowing that you are already too involved.

4. When you actually do the reading required for the first class.

5. Seeing your friends for the first time since last semester.

6. When you're already drowning in homework during syllabus week.

7. Realizing you don't have the same excitement for classes as you did as a freshman.

8. Going home and seeing people from high school gets weirder the older you get.

9. You've already established your de-stress routine.

10. Wondering where all the new freshman came from.

11. But ultimately being glad that you have a lot more knowledge than you did a year ago.

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Moms are super heroes dressed in yesterday's clothing and they deserve an award for that.

1. For all of the endless hugs and kisses you always seem to smother me in.

2. For teaching me how to cuddle and being the best cuddle buddy still to this day.

3. For teaching me some of the best "mom dance moves"

4. For pushing through all of the sleepless nights and still being super mom.

5. For not killing me every time you found me cutting my own bangs.

6. For showing me all the classics and helping me develop a good taste in movies.

7. And for watching the ridiculous reality TV shows with me because no one else will.

8. For helping me with all of that awful homework that even you couldn't understand.

9 For giving us a taste of our own medicine when we needed it.

10. For setting my curfew at a reasonable hour to ensure I didn't get into any mischief. (I was still able to accomplish a little mayhem though)

11. For spoiling me as a little girl but making me do chores as I got older. I now understand the point of having a clean house.

12. For being the best host to all of the weird friends I would bring over.

13. And for standing up for me when those weird friends stabbed me in the back.

14. For listening when I needed to vent and always giving the best advice possible.

15. For being the absolute best cook. No arguments there.

16. For answering every single phone call and the millions of questions that I always have.

17. For letting me form my own identity and encouraging me along the way.

18. For going on shopping dates with me and always telling me your honest opinion.

19. For rolling the windows down and singing along to the music with me.

20. And for being the best mom possible. I love you!

I wish I had my mom.

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