Expressing your love with chocolates, roses and a five star meal is neither a necessity nor necessarily a meaningful expression of love on Valentine’s Day. You can show someone that you love them and care for them by trying something different and special this year. Here are a few ideas:
1. Think of something you can do for your love. An excellent way to show your love can be through making personalised love coupons or vouchers. These can contain promises that range from the mundane to the downright old-school romantic. Some examples include:
• Week of dish washing by me, no questions asked.
• An entire season of your favorite TV show to be shared with me. And a promise that there will be no channel surfing during said show.
• One loving foot massage. To be redeemed any time.
2. Exchange cheesy but sweet gifts that remind you of one another, for whatever reason. You can either initiate this yourself, or suggest it as a Valentine’s tradition for the two of you. The item should be very affordable, and recall some experience that the two of you have had together. Make a nice card that explains the gift but don’t be too cheesy in what you write.
3. Stargaze. Step out to check out the night sky. If you have to travel, add picnic rugs, drinks and some snack bars. Find somewhere on the city outskirts where the sky is clear. Take along a star chart and look for stars that you know. Choose a star just for the two of you and make a promise to look for it every Valentine’s Day.
4. Be spontaneous. Do the unexpected and thrill your beloved. Secretly learn a few dance moves and surprise him/her by going out to dance. Make it appear as if the two of you are set to have a movie night in, then suddenly gasp: “Oh my! We mustn’t miss ……” and drag him/her out the door to see the sun set, watch a movie, listen to a visiting band, or whatever else you think is most appropriate.
5. Action(s) speak louder than words. If you and your partner enjoy being active and spending time in the outdoors, arrange for the two of you to go for a hike, trial run or bike ride and pack a picnic basket that you can enjoy afterwards.
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