Being a single woman, my friends' husbands are always coming to me for romantic gift ideas. This started a trend that led me to my own side writing business and I appreciate it to this day. Apparently their wives do, too, as they in turn ask me for romantic gift ideas for their husbands as well. That part kind of puzzles us all but we get a laugh out of it and move on.

Because I am part of the inner circle the guys know I am privy to the things their wives like and desire so I am usually the first one called when it comes to a birthday, anniversary or a just because. Now these "just because" occasions are very special because when a woman gets something from her guy without it having a purpose other than to let her know she is loved, then he benefits greatly because she is a very happy lady who feels incredibly special. As she should. Hey, I should know because these wives are my best friends and romantic gift ideas don't come every day.

They have all gotten a unique creative gift for their wives from me but these men are smart and know one gift isn't going to cut it forever. That is when I give them suggestions and tell them to check certain online websites for great discounts on these romantic gift ideas. Everyone wins in the end. The guys get football season, the wives get girls' night out, and I get to go with them. It doesn't get much better than that around here.