Only four months into our marriage, it's still not too soon for me to consider anniversary presents for my lovely wife. Roses are just too predictable, and I already gave them to her for the wedding, so being someone who plans everything, I'm starting to think about any possible great gifts.

Every year the same question comes into play another year, another question what to give as an Anniversary gift, seems that at this point in our relationship, the free calender I got at work mentions that a relationship of our length merits clocks. In younger times a traditionalist would have offered paper. Well, being at traditionalist at heart, a paper clock would be appropriate or maybe a pad of paper clocks.

Should you get china, cotton, or leather next year? There just doesn't seem to be any good answer. Your florist will be glad to suggest a dozen long-stemmed roses for your anniversary, since those cost him $1 to grow and sell for $150.

There are no wedding gifts listed for anniversaries between the fifteenth and the twentieth. Why not? What makes a good 18th anniversary gift? By that time, the magic of marriage has faded quite a bit, leaving you with the dreaded "practical gift" as the most likely choice.

The "practical gift" is one of those gifts where you are sort of embarrassed that you took the time to wrap up. Dust mop heads and 75 watt light bulbs don't inspire the sort of romantic embrace as a diamond ring. They do, however let your wife know that you know what she really needs, even if she was about to run to the store and get it herself.

Free sticky notes available at your office are always, if you're out of money and time, a somewhat clever product to make "love coupons" out of. They can then be used to give yourself one free back rub or night off doing the dishes, among other things, from your partner. This is the romantic equivalent to the "practical gift", and shows you put at least some thought into her gift, rather than grabbing the cutest looking thing from a department store.

Maybe some of my ideas have inspired you to decide what to get for your honey for your anniversary. Anyway, I've made up my mind. I'm ready to spend what it takes, and I'll be getting my wife the best. Roses.