11 Ways to Get Him to Go Shopping with You

Mostly when you go out shopping, you’re either on your own or with your girlfriends. You might see the stray dad or boyfriend sitting outside a waiting room, scrolling through their phone and waiting for the ordeal to be over. However, no matter how little you two have in common when it comes to shopping, there are certain ways to create shopping harmony between you and your man.

1. Take him to stores that have a male section

He won’t know what to do with himself in an all women’s clothing store, and will probably end up like one of those bummed out boyfriends or husbands sitting outside and counting down the minutes. If there’s a mens area to shop, the two of you can give each other some space, and he’ll stop complaining.

2. Stick to stores he doesn’t mind

Don’t take him to any shops that you know he hates for a fact. It might be a perfume store where the smell overwhelms him, or maybe he doesn’t like Hollister because of the chiseled, shirtless male models that make him rethink his self esteem. Either way, be considerate.

3. Make it competitive

It’s no secret: guys love a challenge. Make some cute bets with your man when you take him shopping. It can be five bucks that he won’t pick out an outfit better than the one you picked. He might even enlist the help of shop-girls and customers, making the shopping decisions even easier on your end!

4. Give him a list of items

There’s no rule that says he needs to sit around and wait for you to pick out the ultimate dress for brunch with the gals. You can always give ask him to look for specific items you’re looking for, basics that you need, or if you’re in a mall, other shopping errands that you need to get done. He does the chores, you get to shop!