Festive Fumbles: ND & MT Women Say Diet Books Are the Ultimate Christmas Gift Fail from Partners

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for the woman in your life can be tricky. You might think you know her well enough to choose something she’ll love, but time and again, men miss the mark. Whether it's sexy underwear that's either too big or too small (both equally insulting), clothing in the wrong color or style, a perfume set she’ll never wear, or a recipe book implying she should be spending more time in the kitchen—sometimes the wrong gift isn’t just disappointing, it’s relationship-threatening!

If you’re going to be out there this weekend looking for a gift for the woman in your life, this might help. A recent survey of 3,000 women reveals the worst Christmas gifts they've received, with women from North Dakota and Montana standing firmly united on what tops the "do not gift" list.

Here’s what women have to say about the gifts most likely to ruin the holiday spirit:

#1 Diet Books or Weight Loss Program Memberships

This gift is particularly thoughtless given that Christmas is one of the times of year that people usually eat the most. Gifting this during the indulgent holiday season screams "judgment," not joy. No one wants a gift that suggests their partner sees them as a post-feast butterball.

#2 Cleaning Supplies or a Vacuum Cleaner

No woman wants to be made to feel as if she’s no more than a mere maid, whose only job it is to clean up around her man. These gifts are firmly stuck in the 1950s and deserve to stay there.

#3 Personal Hygiene Products

From deodorant to mouthwash, these gifts imply, "You stink." Women in both states agree: just don’t.

Other notable no-nos include last-minute "panic gifts" from drugstores, unrequested self-help or social etiquette books, unrequested fitness equipment or gym memberships, and beginner cookbooks.

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But it's not all doom and gloom. When asked about what they'd appreciate on a budget, women overwhelmingly suggested thoughtful, personal, or handmade gifts, like cozy blankets, love letters, or small indulgences like coffee subscriptions.

Finding the perfect gift can be tricky, but the survey results show that some choices are universal misses. If you're shopping for women in North Dakota or Montana this year, the message is clear: focus on thoughtfulness to truly make the season merry and bright.