I’m writing a piece on gift giving for the holidays. I would love to get your honest input on the following.

ALL:
What’s the best gift you ever received from your significant other? Why is it the best?
What is the worst? Why is it the worst?
What makes a gift good versus bad?
Is it REALLY the thought the counts?

MEN:
Do you experience anxiety when it comes to buying a gift for your lady?
Do you feel pressured to get the “perfect” gift?
Do you tend to buy practical gifts or less-than-practical gifts?

LADIES:
Do you judge a gift based on the price? Is that important to you? What IS important?
What do you think about: Homemade gifts? Appliances (corded gifts)? Gift certificates? Practical gifts?
Are there any gifts we should avoid like the plague?
Are there any other generalities we need to know when it comes to buying you a gift (all jewelry is good – all corded gifts are bad)?

Thank you for your help!