Buy Now. There are so many cute mugs out there for couples but this pair is specially designed for a same-sex one. Why not go all out and get them a customized art print with their anniversary on it? This is a cute accessory to add to your anniversary gift, or maybe on the outside as part of the wrapping. If the gay couple likes doing shots, give them this pair of shot glasses to brighten up their Saturday night. This is a great anniversary give to give to your same sex partner. Best of all it can be customized to your unique relationship.

These stamped luggage tags make a really cute anniversary gift for any couple, especially a gay one. These signs, made of reclaimed wood, make a great anniversary gift. The gay couple in your life will appreciate the one featuring a pride rainbow of hearts. This handsome figures are a great anniversary gift, especially for the 8th anniversary. You can add other family members to the set too.

More of a practical anniversary gift. This is especially cute for gay couples who met online or come from places far away from one another. This sign can be customized for any couple, including gay ones. This is a really cute anniversary gift. Make sure you include a photo of the couple inside before you give it!

This they would love, but never buy, make great anniversary gifts. Do you agree? So my queer coupled readers, how do you celebrate anniversaries? Do you give each other gifts? Are they simple? Are they extravagant? Do you talk about them beforehand? Have the gifts been different in year one vs. Do you think our choice was practical and lacked romance? How did you pick your anniversary date in the first place? Comments welcomed below. She had a separate anniversary request: She wanted our closets and drawers to be better organized.

So after the housewares were loaded up into the car, we drove across the street and got de-clutter religion. It is.

Believe you me. And last night we spent the evening organizing the kitchen drawers while sipping vino out of our new Riedel glasses. Life and love is grand! Good questions, Nina. Zac and I like to celebrate our anniversary each month. Since we were friends before we started dating, there were a mish-mash of important dates that led to us being a couple, so we just arbitrarily picked the first of the month. Celebrating our anniversary each month is fun and easy. The extent of our celebration depends on how busy we are at the time; how much we can plan ahead; budget considerations; etc.

Maybe flowers here and there, but really the whole point is to celebrate us as a couple.

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I guess to answer your question about whether your gift was too practical or lacked romance, it seemed romantic to me. Romance is unique to each couple. I think you know that you really are married when drinking wine at home and organizing drawers leaves you feeling satisfied with the anniversary experience! We celebrate our anniversary, marking it from the day we stood up in white dresses in front of family and friends. We also usually acknowledge other anniversaries, like first date and when we figured out that I was pregnant, but not with gifts.

Both stemware and organizers sound quite romantic to me! The rings sound like a nice thought at some point, esp with the potential baby.

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Maybe not zillion dollar ones, but some nice though less expensive ones? Zac sounds lucky. You did the wedding dress thing? Hmmm… okay, I thought I knew you too and spending money on a wedding seems very unlike you. I want to hear more about this… guest post please?

Yes, sweetie, I left out our lovely dinner at Basilic. The fact that you understand my practical side is just another reason why I love you. My mother and her partner follow in the same steps as you and Jeanine; after eleven years, there has been no wedding. Birthdays are definetly celebrated thoroughly. I wonder what her opinions are on it. Great question! Instead, we will celebrate with an experience. This year, it will be the Spice Girls reunion concert in December. In fact, I think any special trip or event during the year can be a great anniversary present, even if it is months before or after!

We actually have 2 anniversaries. Then we had a ceremony 10 years ago..

Life is short — celebrate often. We usually do something special to mark the occasion — go out for a special dinner or be away on vacation over that time, or even just stay in, dance, and chill.

Anything to consciously mark it…. Gary and I celebrate our anniversay every year by going to dinner and exchanging gifts. Our course mine is picked out in advance with several hints and Gary is less fussy. This year marked our 10 year anniversary in which we exchanged rings.

We commited at the 5 year mark that we wanted to exchange rings at 10 years. As far as a wedding both of us agree that we do not want or need one.