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Beyond the (Bad) Tie
8 Things Dads Could Really Use on Father's Day
By I.J. Schecter
7. Time
Asked what they'd value most on Father's Day, a great number of dads will give the same answer as their partners: some time to crash. "I would just like an hour or two to do nothing," says Fabian Rucker, dad to 17-month-old Sebasten. Few dads would make the assertion that their jobs are harder than Mom's, but this doesn't mean they aren't likewise bone-tired at the end of the day. A chunk of time in which to simply flake out is, to many dads, the best gift of all. 8. Flowers
Don't think your man would appreciate flowers as an expression of your love and adoration? Maybe that's because you've never tried them. Flowers carry the elements of both surprise and pleasure when presented to men, often lending them extra oomph. "People often think flowers are only supposed to be given to women," says Darrin Butler of Terrain Flowers in Toronto. "But men often enjoy receiving them, too." If you're concerned that petunias or daisies will send the wrong message, ask your local florist for advice. "Try some deep blue agapanthus combined with burgundy leucodendron, and maybe another large bloom, like green mums or bright yellow roses," suggests Butler.
Bonus: Sex
Let's just come out and say it: No man is going to reject a sexual favor – especially when married life and endless adult responsibilities make intimate relations in general, shall we say, less frequent than the five-times-per-week heyday of your dating period. There are gifts that might be more practical, but few that will be more welcome. Want to see more?
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