Guy's Guide to Valentine's Day
Last-Minute Help and Must Have Advice for February 14
Guys, here are five tips to keep you ahead of the curve and win you some points this Valentine's Day.
So, it’s coming at you like a freight train. There’s nothing you can do to stop Valentine’s Day from coming. But, what can you do? (This is clearly for guys, the guys who need to act fast.)
Maybe you haven’t prepared. Maybe you haven’t given it a single thought. There's still time.
Here are five tips that might just save the day as the hours and minutes tick away like a time bomb in your favorite action movie.
Surprise Her This Valentine’s Day
While flowers and chocolate candy aren’t bad, they are expected. She still wants flowers, but if that’s all they get, your girlfriend/wife will have the same story as a million other women. Fix her a candle lit dinner. Take her away for the weekend. Give her a massage. Sure, she likes chocolate and flowers. But, if that’s the end of it, well, it’s boring.
Bring Up Old Romantic Memories
If there is a past (and it’s a good one), find a way to talk about it. She wants to be reminded of why she fell in love to begin with. Take her out to dinner and show her you remember where you had your first kiss. (By the way, if that place is nearby, go there!) Over dinner, talk about where you first met. Remembering those details will mean more than a $9.99 box of chocolate.
Deliver Those Flowers in Front of Others
She likes flowers, but why? Most importantly, she wants to feel important. So, instead of giving her flowers at her house, have them delivered to her place of business. Sometimes, it’s not about her getting flowers, but rather, it’s about other people seeing her get flowers.
Write Her Love Notes
Write her a love note the day before, telling her you’re excited about Valentine’s Day. Most people think men dread the day (and there may be some truth to that). But, writing a love note not only tells her you’re thinking about her and your relationship, but it also says that you’re going to do something about it before Feb. 14 (Remember, if you go to the store on Feb. 14 to buy that chocolate, she’ll know it.) Planning ahead says you care about her.
Show the Love to Your Kids
For you married guys, there’s a great lesson in love here. Start Valentine’s Day by pampering mom in front of the kids. Maybe you make breakfast in bed. Maybe you get the little ones ready for a change. Whatever the small gesture, she’ll love it and your kids will get to see love modeled. Remember, kids are always watching. Let ‘em see the good stuff too.
