by Douglas Black

Created on: June 03, 2008

Father's Day is an event that can be very individual to each family. Some may consider it as a special day to recognize a man's ability to be a loyal and loving provider. Another perspective may consider it as nothing more than an obligatory holiday that comes attached to the title of being a father. Choosing a gift for your spouse on his special day should reflect the type of father he is, and not every man needs an endowment that includes a hefty price tag.

To decide what gift is right for your spouse you will first have to know your better half. Does he like to golf, or partake in any particular sport? If so than this might produce a good opportunity to tantalize him with tickets to his favorite team, or a relaxing day at the Golf course to appease his sporting fetish. Now, if your partner isn't a fan of sports or other recreational types of play, you may have to pay close attention to find that perfect something.

Some men don't want a big expensive gift, and are quite happy to just receive a loving kiss, followed by breakfast in bed. This type of dad would much rather have his family take him out to his favorite restaurant, and maybe even a small token to show he is special. Dad's come in all shapes and sizes and none two are completely alike, but there are specific characteristics that should act like guidelines when finding a gift for Father's day.

I hope my category titles won't offend any of my fellow male counterparts who have children, but sometimes I just have to call it as I see them!

The glamor dad:

This dad wears fine tailored suits, and has expensive tastes. He can be modest, but even a tacky number one dad T-shirt will only get a couple wears before it disappears into the abyss of his closet. He might rather receive a watch or some other gratuitous trinket to add to his growing collection, but to ensure that warm and fuzzy feeling; engraving something sweet will remind him how special he is. Honestly this dad would be much more happier receiving something that glitters, rather than something as plain as a coffee mug. A thoughtful gold pendent, cuff-links or an imported silk tie, will be a step in the right direction.

The face painting never misses a game, sport's dad:

This dad is all about his favorite team and boasts a wealth of knowledge about almost every sport known to man. He diligently follows almost every sporting event, and is unlikely to miss even a single playoff game. This dad is simple to please with a pair of tickets to his favorite game,

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