Oops! Did you forget your valentine on Valentine’s Day? Or, perhaps your gift or way of remembering your valentine missed the mark. Maybe you just never paid much attention to Valentine’s Day in the past. A big mistake in my opinion.
In any of these cases, you may want to consider letting the special person in your life know that you are going to commit yourself to making Valentine’s Day a year around event. Three hundred and sixty-four other potential days to celebrate “I Love You.”
Following are some ideas of “gifts” that can be given to the special person in your life, your valentine, anytime of the year:
A telegram, fax or overnight delivery of a message telling him or her that they are the most important thing in your life. Let your valentine know how REALLY special they are to you.
A special meal featuring your loved one’s favorite foods prepared and delivered by a restaurant or try a candlelight dinner prepared by you.
A video or audio tape prepared by you conveying a special message to your loved one.
A relaxing therapeutic massage.
A surprise “kidnapping,” in which you whisk your relative off for a weekend away from home to some romantic getaway.
A love letter containing recollections of early dating years.
A serenade by singers at a local restaurant.
A picnic or walk in the woods.
An evening by the fireplace alone, talking.
A hot air balloon ride, complete with champagne.
A camping trip together.
Seeing a romantic movie, either at a movie theater or renting one on video to watch at home.
A “coupon book” of jobs you will perform- jobs normally done by your spouse.
Shoe shines, car washes or window cleaning at your home.
Taking over carpool duty, getting up with the kids on weekends.
Breakfast in bed for your valentine.
A gift certificate for a facial or manicure, or a private lesson for your loved one’s favorite sport.
A poem written by you.
An enthusiastic attitude the next time you accompany your valentine to his or her favorite sporting or cultural event.
Some of these “gifts” may not be appropriate for you, or they may not appeal to you. You may want to use them, however, as a catalyst to help you create your own special list, but don’t be overly bound to past gifts, customs, or traditions. Instead, look for things that help prevent boredom, monotony and routine from creeping into the relationship. A little creativity goes a long way in helping someone else feel that you care about them a great deal.
More importantly, stretch the spirit of Valentine’s Day into a year around attitude of making your special person truly feel special.
Harold H. LeCrone, Jr., Ph.D. Copyright 2002
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