Overview
If you want a card for a gay friend or loved one, my advice is to get something that appeals to them as an individual, rather than something that is aimed at the gay community.
Whatever you do, don’t buy something with a rainbow on it, unless you’re buying it for yourself.
What sort of thing should I buy then?
The answer to this really depends on who you’re buying it for. If they’re someone who’s proud of being gay and often talks about it, then yes, maybe a rainbow flag card would be suitable.
But the chances are that they are just a person who happens to be gay, and don’t want to be given some colourful sparkly stereotypical thing. I know plenty of people like this; in fact I only know one person who might actually like that sort of thing.
So what sort of card do most people want?
As with any card, it depends on the occasion and their personality. Maybe they want something funny and personal or maybe they’d prefer a simple ‘I love you’ message. The point is to not make it about being gay, just get them something tasteful that suits them.
I want to feel like I’m giving them something special
OK yes I understand the feeling; it feels weird just buying a normal card when you feel like you should put some thought into it. But if you do put some thought in and buy the right thing, then they will feel special and appreciated. Just make sure you put some effort in writing a nice message, as this will mean more than the actual card itself.
What if I want something romantic?
OK good question; this is probably one situation where you should buy something designed for someone of the same sex. We have several of these in our collection so have a click around; just take note that some of them are very affectionate, while others are more loving and gentle.
That all sounds great but what if I don’t know them very well?
Well if this is the case then there’s little chance that they’ll really appreciate anything you give them. In my experience the only way to really give someone something meaningful is to know them well enough to understand what makes them tick.
