Gifting perfume to your boyfriend or girlfriend on Valentine's Day is considered inauspicious. It's believed that as the scent of perfume fades, it can also create distance in the relationship and weaken love.

Valentine's Day will be celebrated tomorrow, February 14th. This day is considered very special for lovers. On this occasion, couples spend time with each other and exchange gifts to express their love. However, according to many beliefs, there are certain items that should be avoided as gifts for your partner on Valentine's Day or any special occasion. It is believed that gifting these items can increase distance, tension, or misunderstandings in the relationship. So, if you are thinking of giving a special gift this Valentine's Day, first learn what items to avoid.

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According to popular belief, gifting perfume to your boyfriend or girlfriend on Valentine's Day is considered inauspicious. It is believed that as the fragrance of perfume fades, it can also create distance in the relationship and weaken the love.

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Additionally, religious beliefs prohibit gifting a watch to your partner. It is believed that a watch symbolizes the binding of time, which can lead to distance and tension in a relationship. It can also negatively impact luck.

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Glass items should also be avoided as gifts. Breaking glass is considered inauspicious and is associated with the breakdown of relationships. Religiously, this can lead to instability in relationships.

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The color black is associated with the god Shani Dev. Gifting black items or clothing on romantic occasions like Valentine's Day can bring negative energy into your love life.

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One should not gift a handkerchief, pen, or watch on Valentine's Day. Vastu Shastra states that gifting a handkerchief, pen, or watch can have a negative impact on a relationship.

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While gifts of clothing and other items are usually given during Valentine's Day, gifting shoes and slippers is considered inauspicious according to Vastu. This can create distance in relationships.

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While gifting plants is considered a good idea, gifting a cactus or any other thorny plant can have the opposite effect. It can cause tension in the relationship.

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Gifting items like soap, deodorant, or mouthwash can send the wrong signal. The other person might think you're trying to convey something through your gestures. These are everyday necessities, not special gifts.