Valentines Day Etiquette Planning 411
Whether you’re one who is flying solo, just getting started, or riding the marriage train, Valentine’s Day can bring on so much pressure when it comes to relationships. I’ve got some tips here on how to make this day special and in some cases keep the lovin’ going all year long.
You’re Not in a Relationship
Okay, someone asks if you have plans and you think it’s lame to say that you don’t. Well hey take control of your V Day agenda and make it a day to remember. You don’t have to be in love with someone else – you can be in love with life itself. Plan a fabulous get together with friends (or a friend) or even by yourself! Do something that’s going to keep you off the out-for-the-night couple’s path. You can make it a night in with a Dessert & Champagne Party or Mexican & Margarita themed fiesta. Whatever you do don’t be glum spice it up and have fun!
You’re in a New Relationship
If you’ve been dating for a very short time then don’t creep the other person out by being overly romantic. Keep it simple but celebrate the day by making it fun. It’s perfectly fine to exchange cards (be careful of the wording) or even a simple gift. Nix the romantic dinner and do something non-pressure like catch the latest (non-romantic) movie, or go bowling. You can even pop in to your neighborhood coffee spot that features live music by local musicians.
You Want to Add some Zing to Your Marriage
Make it a 7-day V Day treat. Don’t just roll out the red carpet for just one night. Let this Valentine’s Day be the first stop of your journey of reconnecting and jumpstarting a hot torrid affair with your sweetie. Whatever you plan make a commitment to each other that you will do the same thing (or something like it) on 7 different days with this day being day 1. Just spread the days through out the year. Make up some cute cards that you can cash in to one another when you feel the need to spice it up and have some couple time.
Plan something Uber romantic. If you’ve got kids, get someone to keep them. If they’re really small you might have to pay a sitter to stay over night rather than send them out. (Hey, keeping it quiet so not to disturb the sitter might be a game in itself). Whether you go out to a candle light dinner and wind up at home with rose petals and a silk teddy. Or get a room for the night and have room service. Do something romantic and then do it again, and again – 7 times that is.
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