gifts that come from 2 people? But only one is your friend

[drdolly]

What do you do when you ercieve a gift from a couple, but only one is your friend?

I always find this very uncomfortable. As a person who is currently an 'unclaimed treasure', I give gifts to my friends for birthdays, christmas etc.

Recently a trend has begun to emerge where you recieve a gift from the couple, not your just friend... its a strange thing. Its emabarssing when you have only brought a gift for your friend, rather for them ( the couple).

I guess this year, it will be a couple gift.

does any one have any ideas on gifts for couples?

[MissieK]

I often sign cards from all of us, rather than just me. It's become a habit...

Good couples gifts - I usually buy something consumable - like a gourmet hamper or nice biscuits - or a board game.

Melissa

[Barbara]

I agree - board games are a great idea. If they are not into board games what about a double movie passe, Dvd's, something for the house/garden. Just a few suggestions....

[shelli]

I do the same as Melissa - force of habit. Couple gifts are easier for me than just gifts for a single person!! Something for their home is always good - bathroom pamper pack that they can both use, a nice print for their wall, something like that.

Shelli

[Naomi]

I think a gift just for your friend is fine. I think your friend would think it was fine, too. I don't think signing their card as a couple indicates that they think you should buy them both a gift.

[Colby]

I agree with Naomi... I doubt that your friend would be expecting a gift for her other half and she has probably put the partners name on there because they are a couple.

If you are wanting to give something for the couple... try homewares eg: nice bowl, champagne glasses, photo frame as well as sensual body products eg: edible massage oil and book on massage (depending on how close you are to your friend), bath goodies - salts, oils and sponges.

[Supa]

Even towels with their names or his & hers emb onto them or a picnic set ?

[Michigan]

It can be awkward, hopefully if your friend is sensible and down to earth they would not necessarily expect you to get something individually for both of them.

if the friend is a really good friend and you want to get them something intimate and special you should have the freedom to do so but again, that awkwardness....Getting something "coupley" is a good idea and there are some great suggestions above.

I go through the same thing being single and get gifts from couple friends. it doubles the load financially, whilst theirs has been halved. It's a tough time as christmas has become so commercial now.

Hopefully everyone remembers the spirit of christmas comes from your heart, not from how much you took out of your wallet.;)