Love, Romance & Dating

Valentine’s Day dos and don’ts

Don’t assume your partner shares your feelings about Valentine’s Day

It’s no secret that some people love Valentine’s Day while others view it simply as a day designed to con us out of our hard-earned cash. If this is your first Valentine’s Day with your partner, it is important to find out which side they fall on. Different things are important to different people and, while your partner not being overly excited about this occasion is no indication of their feelings towards you, it may be helpful to discuss your hopes and plans for Valentine’s Day in advance so as to avoid disappointment and, if necessary, reach a happy compromise.

Don’t forget the date!

No matter whether Valentine’s Day scores high on your list of favourite dates or not, if it is important to the person you care about then you should do your best not to forget it. Not only will forgetting about Valentine’s Day potentially upset and hurt your partner, but you may find that they bring it up every February 14th for years to come! To stay in your partner’s good books, set yourself a reminder of the day and make sure to keep the evening free.

Don’t get too swept up in the romance

On arguably the most romantic day of the year it is easy to get swept up in the romance and say or do things you normally wouldn’t. Shopping for a pair of earrings can easily turn into a spontaneous engagement ring purchase, or a romantic dinner