10 Gifts That Never Fail

Charles has a hard time buying gifts. You don't have to.

Cook a Special Meal - A bit cliche but if you're not used to cooking a meal it can really impress your mate. Of course, you have to jazz it up with fine wine, slow jams and candles.  (Photo: Getty Images/STOCK)

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Home Cooked Meal - Everyone enjoys a nice home cooked meal — especially if the person making it doesn't do it on the regular. Even if you fail to figure out what your partner's favorite meal is, the effort alone should be worthwhile. (Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)

Something Personal - Flowers are always the most obvious, but taking it a step further might prove endearing. So try getting monogrammed flowers (if that's an actual option) or something similar. Either way, your partner will appreciate the effort. (Photo: REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin)

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Flowers - An all-time favorite, flowers have the ability to brighten up anybody's day. They are usually best when coupled with another gift, so feel free to pair them up with anything else on this list. (Photo: ILYA NAYMUSHIN/Landov)

Diamonds - Marilyn Monroe once famously sang that they were a girl's best friend. If you believe the magic will last forever, than go for the precious gems. Afterall, nothing says forever like diamonds.  (Photo: EPA/YM YIK/Landov)

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Diamonds - Marilyn Monroe once famously sang that they were a girl's best friend. If you believe the magic will last forever, than go for the precious gems. Afterall, nothing says forever like diamonds. (Photo: EPA/YM YIK/Landov)

Weekend Getaway - Maximize your weekends with a short trip out of town. You can't go wrong with a little R&R.  (Photo: KACPER PEMPEL/Landov)

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Weekend Getaway - Maximize your weekends with a short trip out of town. You can't go wrong with a little R&R. (Photo: KACPER PEMPEL/Landov)

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Spa Day - Treating your significant other to a spa day can help relieve them of any stress that might be afflicting them.  (Photo: The Jersey Journal/Landov)

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Spa Day - Treating your significant other to a spa day can help relieve them of any stress that might be afflicting them.  (Photo: The Jersey Journal/Landov)

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Shopping Spree - Who doesn't love to spend a little without feeling guilty? Take your special someone out on a day full of shopping and let them know money is no object (for this particular occasion that is). (Photo: moodboard/Getty Images)

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Shopping Spree - Who doesn't love to spend a little without feeling guilty? Take your special someone out on a day full of shopping and let them know money is no object (for this particular occasion that is). (Photo: moodboard/Getty Images)

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Car - Although the car pictured may not necessarily be within your price range, if you are willing to shell out for love, and are well aware that your partner is in need of a vehicle, getting one as a gift is not a bad idea at all. Just think — you can benefit from it as well.(Photo: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook)

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Car - Although the car pictured may not necessarily be within your price range, if you are willing to shell out for love, and are well aware that your partner is in need of a vehicle, getting one as a gift is not a bad idea at all. Just think — you can benefit from it as well.(Photo: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook)

iPad - Who wouldn't want to browse the Internet, read their favorite books and listen to music on the world's most successful tablet device?(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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iPad - Who wouldn't want to browse the Internet, read their favorite books and listen to music on the world's most successful tablet device?(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Beach House - Jay-Z once said life is like a beach chair, but even a beach chair needs a place to retire to. Bring her to a scenic seaside town and enjoy the sound of the ocean and the epic sunrises that take place each morning.  (Photo: David Sacks/Getty Images)

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Beach House - Jay-Z once said life is like a beach chair, but even a beach chair needs a place to retire to. Bring her to a scenic seaside town and enjoy the sound of the ocean and the epic sunrises that take place each morning. (Photo: David Sacks/Getty Images)

Night on the Town - Of course you can always settle on a night out. Go to a fancy restaurant. Watch a musical or Broadway play. Hit the club. Ride around in a limousine. As long as you bring a smile to your spouse's face, then it was all worth it. Also feel free to pair up these gift ideas, and if you're feeling really financially secure, try combining all of them.  (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Night on the Town - Of course you can always settle on a night out. Go to a fancy restaurant. Watch a musical or Broadway play. Hit the club. Ride around in a limousine. As long as you bring a smile to your spouse's face, then it was all worth it. Also feel free to pair up these gift ideas, and if you're feeling really financially secure, try combining all of them. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)