This we know is true: men are really bloody hard to shop for – especially our partners.

Whether you have been together forever and you’ve run out of ideas or your relationship is green and you have no clue what to buy your new ~love~, by the time December hits, no doubt you arestressed.

When choosing a gift, certain thoughts may run through your mind, such as:

Do they already have one of these?

Will they ever use this?

Will they like this scent? Or doIlike this smell?

If the above sounds like you, don’t worry, you are not alone.

Shopping for anyone – let alone a romantic interest – can be a little tricky at times.

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To makes things easier, the team atMamamiahave hustled together and discussed stellar gifts we’ve given in the past that have been well received.

And if you’re struggling for pressie ideas this year – take notes.

1. Deus Ex Machina Overnight Duffle Bag, $99.

Image: The Iconic.

Whether he loves to travel or his gym bag is old and worn down, a present like this will be the lifesaver he never knew he needed.

2. Adidas Culture of Sport Charge Eau de Toilette 100ml, $39.99.

Image: Adidas.

Adidas recently released a range of cologne, Culture of Sport, that apparently improves your desire to workout.

Not only that, they smell great too. The two scents for men are masculine but not overwhelming.

3. ChilliBOM Subscription, $40.

Subscriptions aregreat. They are the gift that keeps on giving.

For those that love chilli, this one is a winner. For $40, they will send three different hot sauces every three months.

4. An Adrenaline gift voucher for an experience, starting from $98.

Men tend to get over material items, with many of them never being used. Instead, why not gift an experience?

It allows you to make memories together, meaning you can enjoy the present too. Win, win.

5. A Calming Blankets weighted blanket, $299.

Weighted blankets are amazing. They help you fall asleep faster and have an overall better night sleep, who wouldn't want one?

6. R.M.Williams Cardholder, $69.

Image: R.M. Williams.

For the minimalist man, a cardholder is fantastic. This R.M Williams one is sleek and has just the right amount of compartments for the important items.

7. S'well Reuseable Coffee Cup, $55.

Image: Peter's of Kensington.

As everyone is replacing takeaway coffee cups with sustainable ones, this is the perfect Christmas present this year.

This one, in particular, is designed for splash-free sipping and keeps the contents warm for up to six hours.

8. Personalised Men's Robe, $89.97.

Image: Sheridan.

For the man that loves lounging at home, a personalised robe will soon become an everyday staple. Sorry, you might not be able to get him out of it!

9. A cooking class at Sydney Cooking School, starting at $135.

Cooking classes are everywhere and always available.

Whether he wants to learn how to cook or