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This never is non romantic….
Just get her a Victoria’s Secret card and make it official!

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If you want to make sure it remains non romantic, no gift, no card, dont even wish her

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Food. Or something she’s interested in? IE: Makeup? Sephora/Ulta gift card.

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Or if she likes books, a book subscription like “Book of the Month”. Very cool ideas online

A teddy bear with camera eye

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How about no? Seems like you’re trying to get in her pants after getting friend zoned. If you were already porking you wouldn’t be trying to buy her something. It’s sort of creepy actually. And any woman who thinks differently just hasn’t been around long enough to see how this kind of thing works out.

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Honestly, anything that’s not “thoughtful” would be nice, non romantic and appreciated. This means don’t give her something you know she would really love or would indicate you know her well - be very generic. Examples are a gift card, nice soap, a candle, etc. Should be able to be “used up,” not something she keeps and will think of you when she sees it. I don’t know the context but these are good gifts male friends have given me that haven’t offended my boyfriend 😂

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Anything that she can enjoy without having to take her clothes off or will make her take her clothes off or will keep it close to her body.

So no shampoo, bath bombs, lotion, wine, clothes, blankets, teddy bears, makeup. She can buy all of that with a gift card, so no gift card.

That leaves you with candles, hand soap, kitchen gadget. Maybe wall art, Apple Music/ Amazon prime subscription, a cake.

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This. Also add a plant, picture, Goldbelly or equivalent she’s from a different place.

Aesop body wash/hand soap and lotion

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Lush bath bomb & some of their other products. Or a fun Colourpop makeup gift set. Maybe a kitchen gadget if she likes cooking. Cozy blanket and a candle if you keep the apartment temp too cold lol

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Gift card if she’s into clothes

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A bottle of wine

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Just pay for her half of the internet bill or something - very appreciated and not romantic at all

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Sounds more like a reflection of how you would feel 🤷🏻‍♀️

We have to revisit this question based on the responses.
What time of the day do you plan to give the gift?

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Grift card is always good!!

Nicer shampoo/conditioner than she would buy herself

I gifted a nice tumi backpack. I knew she was in market for something like that.

Get a candle. Or a gift card from an exclusive massage / spa type place.

I like PwC1’s idea of a Tumi backpack.

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