Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-08” author: “Dwight Thurston”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Mary Walters”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-09” author: “Christine Zana”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “Teofila Miske”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-16” author: “Yolanda Brown”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-27” author: “John Brogan”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis

title: “Hey Guys Here S What Women Really Want For Christmas” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “James Smith”

But let’s be honest — most men are the type who spend the last couple of days before Christmas wandering around the mall in a daze, staring with panicked confusion at anything sparkly/pink/fruity-smelling: Does that look like something she would want? I don’t know what it is, but it’s shiny and it reeks of perfume in this store and — hey, gift wrap is free?! Sold! So, yeah. Want the bad news first? She probably won’t be thrilled when she opens up that random, shiny, last-minute purchase. She’ll probably be weird and distant and irritable and sad for at least a week or two, until she convinces herself you’ll redeem yourself on Valentine’s Day, of course you will, you’re not a bad guy, after all. More from The Stir: 12 Things a Wife Should Never Say to Her Husband But here’s the good news: This year, you can avoid this common holiday couples’ conflict! Because I’m gonna go ahead and reveal what we women REALLY want for Christmas/Hannukah/Festivus, etc.

1. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly beautiful. Maybe it’s jewelry, maybe it’s lingerie, maybe it’s a scarf — just SOMETHING that says “I love looking at you.”
2. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly smart. Maybe it’s a first edition copy of The Catcher in the Rye, maybe it’s a month of philosophy lectures, maybe it’s a subscription to the NY Times. This gift should say, “I value your intellect and opinion.”
3. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly funny. Maybe it’s a silly t-shirt or an ironic wall-hanging or a box of witty note cards — something that says “You make me laugh.”
4. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly good at being a mom. Maybe it’s a bracelet with a charm for each kid, maybe it’s a framed family portrait, maybe it’s a studio recording of your kids singing a song just for her. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.)
5. Something that makes us feel like you think we’re incredibly deserving of a break. Maybe it’s a day at the spa, maybe it’s a personal chef for a week, maybe it’s a month-long tropical getaway with her girlfriends. (Okay, maybe that last one is asking for a lot, but you get the idea.) Happy shopping, boys!! Ladies, what do you REALLY want for Christmas from your man? Image via BRETT STEVENS/Corbis