7 Awesome "Iām Sorry" Gifts for Him
We all screw up and make mistakes, Itās human nature. It happens every day, and (most of time) itās not intentional. Ā But it doesnāt matter whether you meant to piss someone off or not ā when you screw up you have to pony up and say your apologies. And if you really want your apology to be well received, āIām sorryā gifts are the way to go. Ā Thatās why we put together this list of 7 Iām sorry gifts to help you out in your time of need, check it out!
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Iām Sorry Gifts to Help You Apologize
Sometimes, simply saying āIām sorryā is all it takes. Depending on what you did that youāre apologizing for, some guys are quick to forgive and move on. But other times, those words alone just wonāt cut it. Sometimes, youāve got to win him over or win him back with an awesome gift.
Weāre not talking about buying someoneās friendship or spending hundreds of dollars to buy back someoneās respect. All weāre saying is sometimes a little gesture (like giving an awesome gift) makes your apology a lot easier to swallow. If youāve been bad and need to make an extra awesome apology, then this list of sorry gifts is for you.
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What Did You Do and Who Did You Do It To?
We can only imagine all the endless reasons why you might be searching for good Iām sorry gifts. We canāt go into all of them, but we can think of a few common ones that we hear all the timeā¦
Did he storm out after a fight over your growing collection of pet birds? Did you miss your buddyās 30th birthday party? Ā Did you borrow his car and your stupid friend Janet puked in it and didnāt clean it up? Ā Perhaps you caused some trouble between your brother and his girl? Did you by chance slap his sister for wearing her shoes on your rug? (everyone knows not to wear shoes on it!) Ā Or maybe you didnāt show up to a friendās bachelor party without even a good excuse? (Sorry buddy, cat sitting for your neighbor is not good enough!)
Those are big no-nos, but in the grand scheme of things, theyāre probably forgivable. The gifts on this list are sure to make up for your mistake.
If youāre apologizing to your boyfriend or husband, wellā¦.there could be lots of things you did that you need to say Iām sorry forā¦ If you got into a stupid argument and know you were wrong, there are gifts for that. If you accused him (for the 100th time) of cheating with his ex-girlfriend when he didnāt, youāll need to make it a good one, but there are gifts for that too. If you did the unthinkable or cheated on him, well thereās probably not a gift in the world that will make up for that mistake, but its worth a shot...
As long as youāre not a total a-hole, an apology gift might be all you need to get back in his good graces. These Iām sorry gifts for boyfriends, husbands, friends, and brothers should ā at least for a few minutes ā get his mind off of whatever it is you did. Ā
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#1 If Heās a Boozehoundā¦
If you need to make amends with a guy who likes to booze it up, youāre good to go. With a gift full of his favorite liquor it shouldnāt take long before youāre doing shots together again, exchanging heartfelt, drunky apologies, and vowing to be best buds again. But remember, youāre the one trying to make up for what you did wrong, so you better make sure the gift includes his favorite booze, not yours.
The best boozy Iām sorry gifts include more than just a bottle of liquor. Depending on the level of your screw up, you might want to include everything he needs to make his favorite drink ā that means glassware, accessories, mixers, and hell, if heās a tequila man, you better make damn well sure your gift includes a bottle of Patron and a few fresh limes.
If heās a Scotch man, a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 Year or if you want classier Johnnie Walker Blue ought to do it. If heās a gin guy, a bottle of Hendricks or Bombay Sapphire is a good way to go. And if heās a vodka drinker, go for a bottle of Titoās, a bottle of Grey Goose, or a cool ass skull-shaped bottle of Crystal Head vodka. The point is to make it something special and make him realize that youāre pulling out all the stops to make amends for whatever the hell it is you did wrong.
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#2 If Heās a Beer Drinkerā¦
Unless youāre trying to send an Iām sorry gift to a stranger (and why would you?), then youāve probably spent your fair share of time with him at the bar or just drinking in general. So you probably know what kind of beer he drinks. Just like a liquor gift, a beer gift is a great way to say āIām sorry,ā but it only holds water if it includes his favorite brews.
If heās into IPAs, give him a gift that includes his favorites, be it Lagunitas, Firestone Walker, Stone, or some other awesome Cali craft. If heās a fan of a certain brewery, get him an assortment of craft beers from his favorite brewer. And if heās the guy who loves himself some domestic light beers, then suck it up andĀ get him a bucket of Coors or Bud Lights. Fill his belly with enough bottles or cans and heās sure to forgive you and fill you full of love.
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#3 If Heās a Junk Food Junkieā¦
They say the way to a manās heart is through his stomach ā but thatās only true if youāre filling his gut with the things he likes to eat. If your guy is a junk food junkie, a gift basket full of chips, popcorn, pretzels, candy bars, and other sugar and fat-filled snacks is sure to make him happy. Think about it, have you ever felt pissed off after you downed a bag of M&Ms? The answer is no, they melt your heart, not your hand.
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#4 If Heās a Protein-Packed Gym Ratā¦
Unlike us imbibers, some people donāt fill their bodies with booze, beer, and junk foodā¦and while we donāt understand it, we know that those guys exist. So if youāre trying to apologize to the health nut or the guy who hits the gym every day, get him an Iām sorry gift that appeals to his six pack sensibilities.
Protein-filled snacks, healthy fruit and nut bars, whey powder packs, Muscle Milkā¦a health conscious giftĀ lets him know that youāre supportive, that you encourage his way-too-healthy lifestyle, and of course, that youāre sorry for your bad behavior. Ā
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#5 If Heās a Sports Nutā¦
Depending on what you did to wrong him in the first place will determine the level of awesomeness your gift needs to reach. If youāve done something really crappy or you have a few extra bucks to spend, tickets to a sporting event is the way to go.
Shell out some bucks for two NFL tickets. Get your hands on some MLB playoff tickets. Get some courtside basketball seats, or get him two tickets to a hockey game. He may not forget what you did, but itās safe to assume that when heās at the game, he sure as hell wonāt be thinking about how you wronged him.
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#6 If Heās a Golf Fanaticā¦
Whether or not youāre a part of his weekly foursome, if he likes golf, a great way to say Iām sorry is with a day on the course. Pay for a tee time. Pay for his cart rental. Pay for his drinks, or lunch, or both. A day on the links is a great way to relax, blow off some steam, and enjoy a few beers or cocktails.
Just make sure you supply him with everything he needs to have a great game. If you usually golf with him, invite him out and let him know you plan to pick up the entire tab. By the time you hit the 18th hole, thereās a good chance your beef will be squashed.
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#7 If Heās a Foodieā¦
Oh the foodieā¦we love these guysā¦we love their willingness to always try something new and we love the way they take their food soā¦seriously. If you need an Iām sorry gift for a food connoisseur, invite him out to an awesome restaurant. You can eat, drink, and apologize in person for whatever you did (or didnāt do).
We are not talking chain restaurants. We are not talking local gastropubs that have good food. Weāre talking about the best damn restaurant in town ā the one that you need to make a reservation for weeks in advance. If your apology canāt wait that long, skip the Open Table reservation and call the restaurant directly. You just might be able to get a Monday or a Tuesday night res on short notice.
It sucks when you know that youāve done something wrong. It sucks even more to realize that a simple apology might not be enough. But regardless of what youāve done, a grand gesture is usually enough to win anybody over.
Think about what you did and why you did it (thatās called self-awareness). Think about how your actions made him feel (thatās called empathy). And think about what will make him forgive you for your crappy ways (thatās a hybrid of optimism and wishful thinking). With a heartfelt apology and a great Iām sorry gift, you should be able to get your friendship or relationship back on track. Good luck!
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Cheers!
The Guys @ TheBroBasket.com
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