Every February, men panic. The walls of their homes and office begin to
close in on them. Their hearts palpitate a bit faster and their palms
begin to sweat. Breathing then becomes difficult. What’s the cause of
his anxiety? It’s Valentine’s Day. The weak pick fights and break up
just before the commercialized holiday. Those who choose to endure
Valentine’s Day log on to websites, peruse greeting card aisles, mob
flower shops, and bravely search lingerie bins. Those brave souls
understand that their woman’s happiness, and consequently, their own
happiness for the next few weeks rely on what does for her on February
14. 

The Basics
In relationships, the small things matter. When it comes to Valentine’s
Day, those small things are the basics. First things first, you must
order roses. Order at least a dozen (12) long-stem roses. For added
points, have them delivered to her job. Nothing makes her happier than
being able to show off in front of her co-workers. Next, you will need a
greeting card. Pre-written greeting cards are nice but hand written
greeting cards are better. Even if you are not a poet, or good with
words, expressing your love and affection in your own words will make
her heart melt. Keep it simple and tell her how she makes you feel. The
cliché is that it is the thought that counts, but it is the effort that
is appreciated. 

Gifts
What makes the best gifts? While the expensive route may be the safe
bet, if there is no meaning behind it, those gifts hold no value when it
comes to love and your relationship. The best gifts are thoughtful and
personal. Thoughtful gifts shows that you have been paying attention to
her. Attention is a very powerful word in a woman’s vocabulary.
Furthermore, you should be mindful of how long you have been dating when
choosing a gift. If you’ve been dating up to 3 months, getting her a
book she’s been meaning to read, tickets to a show or something
personalized make for great gifts. If you’ve been dating 3-6 months,
consider a weekend get away or his & her spa package. If you are
approaching a year or more with your girlfriend, you should already know
what she wants and likes. If you don’t, your relationship is probably
on the ropes and you should be planning your exit. However, think about
getting her something practical such as a new phone, an iPad, etc. On a
romantic note, you can never fail with jewelry or girl’s best friend,
diamonds. 

Quality Time
She blushed when she received her flowers and card. She swooned over
receiving your thoughtful gift. She loves you for both. However, you
must spend some quality time to make her fall in love with you. What you
do for her will captivate her senses,  but who you are to her will
captivate her heart. Be sure to schedule some time in which you can
talk, laugh and enjoy each other’s company. A romantic dinner will have
her seeing hearts. More than anything else on February 14th, giving her
yourself is more than she can ever ask for. 

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