Couples often fall into the trap of giving each other the same old gifts for every celebration. Whether it’s store-bought (such as diamond jewelry) or homemade (such as mixed CDs), it starts to get old after awhile. Any relationship book will tell you that you need to be creative if you’re going to keep that love flame burning and times for gift-giving are no exception.

One unique idea that a few people have tried in the past is the custom-made key. The key is designed to represent the couple’s commitment to their relationship. There are several variations on this gift. There is the heart-and-key statue that sends the message that "you’ve got the keys to my heart". There is the key to a secret box hidden in the house and filled with romantic messages and the hint that the key is intended to "turn on" something. And there is the large-scale key engraved with a message about your commitment to your partner.

The keys themselves aren’t the keys to a happy relationship. However, the creativity and thought behind this gift will keep things happy for a long time to come. Ultimately, those books on relationships are right; you need to put in a little imaginative effort to reap the rewards of a great relationship.

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