Are you stuck in the loop of finding the perfect gift for your bestie? Or you are not sure of what they might like? It is important to know what will make it more memorable.

This list is not a strict guide but an inspiration to create and recreate an experience. Imagine this post like a Pinterest board with guide-ish themes.

The Golden Rules to Consider Before You Give Them a Gift

1. You have over a year or some months before you get them the gift. So listen to their little continuous talks on that particular thing (the things they won't stop talking about).

2. Personalize it. This must be overemphasized: a gift is a gift, but what makes it thoughtful is the effort and how you make it your bestie's own.

3. At times, objects are nothing compared to the experience. Experiencing a particular event or thing could have a more lasting impact than anything.

4. A letter is a must in every gift.

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This list will feature some types of besties and what you could get them.

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1. Cozy and comfort-loving

This list is for friends who love the comfort of their room (especially their bed). It is also wonderful for people who love self-care and books.

• A self-care kit containing everything from aromatherapy essentials, jade roller, bath essentials, face and body care, and many more.
• Books that they will love. If they are an intellectual reader, get them books like that. If they are a helpless romantic, get them romance books. Know what your friend loves and get them that.
• Heavy weighted blankets, scented candles, creatively created reading lamps, and most importantly, a sarcastic letter.

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2. Foodie bestie

Nothing sounds better than a nice meal (just kidding). If your friend has a deep-seated love for food or cooking, let's dive into the possible things you could get them.

• Book a cooking class. Before you question my choices, consider if it aligns with your friend's desires. This could either be in person or online. You could even do it together.
• A food basket, either fresh food or fruits. This is where thoughts come in. You need to know which kind of food your friends love: spicy tamales or enchiladas from Mexican cuisine, or Escargots from French cuisine?
• Cocktails kit, recipe book, personalized barware or plateware, a customized apron, and to make it even better, paired with a letter.

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3. Adventure Bestie

This is for the friend who values memories more than material things.

• Concert or festival tickets: The fest or concert they can not stop talking about. It is a hint for what to get them.
• A getaway, rock climbing together or archery, or any adventure activity that your friends could love.
• A reimagined escape room by you, which could feature an important part of their life.

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4. Personalized Gifts

These are gifts that are personalized to your best friend, your shared experiences and your journey together.

• Arts map featuring the history of your friendship or destination ideas.
• A photo album
• Customized necklace or bracelet
• Recreate a memory
• Custom merch of the inside joke (on a T-shirt, mug, poster) and paired with a letter.

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5. Trendy and Stylish

If your friend comes in a vintage, trendy style, these are some ideas:

• A quality leather bag or wallet
• Stylish sunglasses
• Gift card to their favourite store (for a shopping spree) and paired with a letter.

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Conclusion

It takes effort to find the perfect gift for your other half (or partner in crime). This is just a guide. The most important thing is that you already know them.

So listen to their never-ending story about that particular thing. What makes a gift theirs is the effort, the history behind it and experiencing it. Friends are gold and deserve gold (not that you should get them gold, just kidding—not really).