SValentine’s Day is approaching but many, we are sure, have not yet decided what gift to give to their lover or sweetheart. On the one hand, there are the classic but timeless – and perhaps now a little banal – chocolates, flowersinvitations to dinner, on the other hand there are thoughts that can pleasantly surprise especially if you are passionate about technology.
Mice, lamps, smart boxes to choose the experience from live as a couplebut also one speaker to listen to the music of the heartan electric kit for wine tasting or a projector to enjoy an evening of cuddles and films together.
If you are, therefore, looking for the right gift, to make your partner happy and surprise him with something useful that he can use in everyday life or display at home as a symbol of your Lovebrowse the gallery below, you will find 14 hi-tech ideas declined in a romantic key which could be perfect gifts for this Valentine’s Day.
On Valentine’s Day, there is a boom in household appliances and the gaming sector
As Valentine’s Day approaches, idealo has seen growing interest among users in the online shopping. The data collected by the international portal reveals which are the most popular gifts in view of the most romantic day of the year, also outlining the latest trends in vogue among our compatriots.
From the analysis it clearly emerges that in the first two weeks of February 2023, they are Purchase intentions for game consoles grew by +177%., compared to the same period of the previous year. The portal therefore confirms the interest of Italians in the gaming as an alternative to the great classics, also thanks to the growth of the gaming accessories category with a leap in February of almost +103% compared to the same period in 2022.
Another category of great interest for Italians is that of home appliances: in February 2023 – compared to the same period in 2022 – idealo experienced a increase in purchase intentions of +131% for food processors and +102% for mixers and blenders: data that demonstrate the willingness of Italians to indulge in the kitchen, but with an eye to practicality. With the arrival of February, idealo reveals increases in interest – compared to previous weeks – also for pasta machines & accessories (+32%) and espresso coffee machines (+24%).
The exhibition not to be missed on Valentine’s Day
If in addition to a gift, you are thinking of a romantic escape, perhaps to discover some beauty Made in Italy, mark it in your diary the exhibition of the Carit Foundation in Terni. It collects around 40 masterpieces dedicated to Love, coming from the major Italian museums. Give it to him Offices in Capodimonte, from the National Gallery of Modern Art to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Works by, among others, will be paraded in the rooms of Palazzo Montani Leoni Tintoretto, Dosso, Guercino, Reni, Canova, Hayez, De Chirico, Balla and Banksy.
Banksy, Girl with balloon, 2023/11/09, edition 39/50
The exhibition “Loving each other, Love in Art from Titian to Banksy“edited by Costantino D’Orazio with the co-curation and direction of Anna Ciccarelli and the collaboration of Federica Zalabra, presents the canvas “Venus and Adonis” to the public for the first time, born from the workshop of Tiziano Vecellio under the supervision of the Venetian master, recently became part of the Art Collection of the Carit Foundation.
Terni is therefore preparing to create a great homage to Love. After all, this is a theme to which the city has always been linked thanks to its patron and bishop Saint Valentine.
Among the masterpieces worth mentioning: “The Kiss by Hayez” (the watercolor study), “Venus, Cupid and Mars” by Guercino, “The Farewells (Hector and Andromache)” by De Chirico, “Il Dubbio” by Balla and Balloon Girl” by Banksy.
Love yes, but with the right person
If you are saddened by the idea of spending Valentine’s Day alone, know that today’s women are better able to manage loneliness, less tied to the need to appear in their single periods and with a vision of relationships less anchored to ancient relational conventions than their male counterparts. According to research carried out by meetic52% of the women interviewed agreed with the statement that it is better to be alone than badly accompanied. Of men, only 38% think this way.
The data collected also highlights a significant gender divergence in the management of single life and in the approach to love and relationships. While women appear more adaptable and independent, men show greater difficulty in managing the social and emotional pressures of single life. In fact, in the study, 25% of the men interviewed revealed that being single sometimes makes life easier stressful and affects one’s morale, cons only 15% of women who feel the same way. Interestingly, 65% of men pay more attention to their image precisely because they don’t have a partner to share their life with. Among women this percentage drops to 53%.
Love: an opportunity for personal growth and sharing
The most substantial differences, however, are to be found in the planning and motivations that push men and women to search forsoul mate. When it comes to defining the meaning of a love story, priorities emerge surprisingly differently between genders. For almost half of the men interviewed (49%), a love story should ideally culminate in marriage, while only 35% of women seem to share this view.
It is even more evident the difference when it comes to children: 58% of men see love as a path towards a parenting project, compared to 42% of women. These data suggest that love is no longer perceived exclusively as a means to achieve certain traditional goalsbut also how an opportunity for personal growth and sharing. This evolution in perceptions reflects the ongoing redefinition of romantic ideals and highlights the growing importance of build relationships based on respect and self-realization of both parties involved.
Are you single? There’s a new way to match
Valentine’s Day is approaching, but for many people it will be a Wednesday like any other. 33.2% of those living in Italy are single (ISTAT data), and of these approximately 1 in 3 is actively present on dating apps. Millions of people do it every day “swipe” looking for a soul mate (or partners for casual encounters). Nevertheless, 90% of chats end up failing in a short time. Do you want to try something different? PhaseApp, initially born as a dating app for reserved and privacy-conscious people (user photos are revealed only later and not at the beginning), today it presents itself as an innovative tool for creating and stimulating 360° relationships, in a journey of knowledge absolutely new.
The system is based on different clusters of hundreds questions prepared by a team of expert psychologists and sexologists to be submitted to users, who are anonymous in the initial phase (they only provide nickname, gender and age). Like a blind date, which continues only if both feel comfortable and want it. If, however, the user feels that there is no connection and does not want to continue meeting, simply stop answering the questions, effectively freezing the chat. This will prevent annoying behaviors and unwanted by the other person.
Know yourself to meet the right partner
An unconventional way of discovering not only others, but also oneself through the answers to those initially more generic questions (“Tell me a phrase in your dialect”, “Do you travel with a backpack or suitcase?”, “Your favorite playlist on Spotify?”), and what they become more and more intimate and spicy gradually you increase the level, also investigating your fantasies between the sheets or your favorite erogenous zones.
In view of Saint Valentine PhaseApp has structured a new cluster of specific questions on the topic, for example, “What should I give you to make you happy on Valentine’s Day?”, or “Valentine’s Day: what could you give up: Gift, Dinner, Sex?”, or even “Is there something that for Valentine’s Day can turn on the your wish?”. In short, if singleness weighs on you, you can try.
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