Illinois People Agree: These Valentine’s Gifts Are a Hard No

Valentine's Day is supposed to be romantic (whatever that means in your book), but the wrong gift doesn't just say, "I forgot." It screams "we are never, ever, ever getting back together."

I'm not trying to be a materialistic person, but some gifts are truly breakup material.

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To save you from heartbreak this year, let me give you a rundown of the top gifts that you really shouldn't get your significant other. It's either not thoughtful, shows you threw it together same day, or plans actually made for you and not them.

5 Valentine's Day Gifts That Scream 'BREAKUP' In Illinois

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Last-minute gas station gifts

Don't get those flowers from the gas station. Don't show up with a heart-shaped box of overpriced chocolate the gas station attendant suggested you get. We can tell, trust me.

A trip your partner didn't ask for

If you booked a trip or made plans for your partner and it's actually somewhere you wanted to go, that's 100% a reason to breakup. Be thoughtful, get to know your person and what they like!

Cheap jewelry that turns skin green

People in Illinois love Shein and TEMU. Jewelry from these kinds of websites will probably make your boo's skin turn green and we don't want that. Instead of getting a bunch of jewelry, find a little more expensive piece to show you really put effort in! Pandora has pretty affordable rings (just sayin').

Gift that can't be used until summer

Summer outfits, specifically. Get them something they can use right now, or experience with you in the near future! That summer gift will sit, collect endless dust, and be easily forgotten about.

Outdoor date night in February

If it's to see holiday lights, I get it. Anything else, absolutely not. Our outdoor plans must include a space heater, fire pit, hot cocoa, and maybe ice skating. If you want to go on a hike in the winter but your partner isn't that kind of outdoorsy person, don't do it. Thank me later.

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