Your question reminds me of a story my Dad always told- which was true. We lived in the woods in Pennsylvania. My Dad bought my mother a chainsaw for her birthday- and promptly asked if he could use it.

Like any gift, one that can be taken several ways is a dangerous risk to a great relationship.

Buying a woman a diet plan? Or a gym membership? Pretty risky. Like buying her clothes that are too small... Or a gift card to have a maid come in to clean the place up. Better have good medical coverage.

Even if the person is an exercise nut, you may be buying into a gym they do not like, one they tried and had an incident, or one they are avoiding.

I think of this ad and the comparison to getting money back on your insurance when there are no claims: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9NpOykwCbU

Of all the gifts, a gym membership has one of the highest chances of being a disappointment.

Especially for women. And if you think I am wrong, you must see this well known (in male circles) ad about being in the doghouse for your gift choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twivg7GkYts And especially listen to the parole board's suggestion...

Mark