25 Ways to Be the Best Gift Giver in Your Friend Group

When it comes to gift giving, chances are you have a short list of people you want to go all out for, and your friends are somewhere near the top. This means, you have to both find a gift that shows how much you care and proves that you truly know what they like. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, a holiday, or an important life event (think: an engagement or landing a new gig), there can be a lot of pressure to secure that perfect present.

One of the secrets to finding the best gift for your friend is to give her something you know she wants but would never actually buy for herself. Something like the perfect robe or a new Smeg coffee machine, which is as practical as it is enjoyable. For the fitness buff in your life, consider gifting a sleek, new pair of sneakers to replace her tired old trainers. The bottom line: Get your friend something that shows you know her like the back of your hand—something that you know will last, in her closet, her kitchen, or her gym bag—and it will be a guaranteed hit.