• A golf club can be a masculine substitute for jewelry.golf club image by cico from Fotolia.com
  
  A man can sometimes be more difficult to buy an anniversary gift for than a woman. Since anniversaries are often romantically oriented, the traditional gifts of candy, flowers and jewelry are more easily applied to a woman. Using these ideas as inspiration, however, can lead to creative and successful anniversary gifts for a man as well. Keep his interests and preferences in mind when selecting your gift and keep romance as a second priority. Just because you don't find something to be romantic doesn't mean he won't. Thoughtfulness will go a long way in conveying your love and affection for your husband.
  
  

Flowers

• In lieu of a bouquet of roses, choose a plant-orientated gift that will be better suited to the man in your life. Although a flowery bouquet may not be the way to go, that does not mean he will not appreciate a different kind of plant. Choose a potted plant for his office or game room. This could be a very thoughtful gift that will be met with a great deal of appreciation. If your man is an outdoorsman or a gardener, choose a plant that can be replanted outside. This way he will be reminded of your anniversary every season when it blooms. Another interesting plant option your man may appreciate is the carnivorous Venus fly trap. This plant could be an interesting conversation piece for a game room or office.
  
  

Jewelry

• Although not every man will appreciate a chain or bracelet, there are several options associated with high-quality metals that would work well for an anniversary gift. Consider a pair of cuff links, money clip, tie tack or a new watch. For something not associated with clothing or accessories, consider a new iron golf club. This could also be engraved with his initials or the date of your wedding for an added personal touch.
  
  

Chocolate

• Instead of a box of gourmet chocolates, choose a fun snack that incorporates the sensual taste of chocolate. This could include chocolate-covered pretzels, peanuts or a box of gourmet hot chocolate, with a stainless steel travel mug so he could take his decadent treat to work with him. Many breweries often feature exotic beer flavors and brews, many of which incorporate chocolate. Assemble a gift with a few varieties of chocolate-flavored beer and a new beer mug to round out the gift.