A gift reflects how you feel about somebody. If it's cheap and has no thought put into it, that's exactly how you feel about that person."
In the lovey-dovey dating stages, selecting an appropriate gift is crucial. It could mean the beginning or the end. And, adds Glass, having to fake it from the start -- a positive reaction to a gift, that is -- is bad news. According to a USA Today poll, four in five women age 25 to 49 acknowlege faking a positive response to a gift they received.     

Here are some guidelines for gift giving:

Gifts That Women Want

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