Re: Totally random question but…
Does it come with a guarantee that it will work and make a relationship stronger? Nope…and many things don’t have a guarantee. It’s just a gesture that can increase your chances or possibly help the situation. If it doesn’t improve then it can’t make it worse…UNLESS…the giver expects a gift in return or perhaps the receiver has some issues with the gift (doesn’t like it, or feels insecure about it, etc).
The purpose of a gift is that it shows consideration…that’s the bottom line. And consideration can be shown in OTHER ways besides buying the person something. You can give them a helping hand or a genuine compliment.