Be Mine

February 12, 2010admin 2 Comments »
After hearing all of the amazing, thoughtful, and exciting date plans some of our clients have set for this Sunday with those they are dating (both newly introduced and long-term couples), I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. May it be everything you’ve imagined and more!  Enjoy.
Also, I hope in some manner everyone takes the time to appreciate those people in their lives who are dear to them.  For those who are single at the current moment, this can be a fun and special day to call your family or get together with a friend or two and celebrate Valentine’s day.  After all, it’s a holiday that is all about spending it with people you care about.
 
Now for couples… Anyone scrambling with having left the planning for last minute – first off, tsk tsk.  Lol.  Now that you’ve been scolded, let’s get on with a couple of ideas you may be able to arrange this late in the game – without having it look “last minute”.


 
 
 
 
CREATIVE WAYS TO PLAN YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY
 
Do something different with your Valentine’s Day besides the typical dinner reservations. 
 
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You can’t get that reservation at the new, ‘oh-so-chic’ restaurant she’s been wanting to go to this late in the game.  It’s too late to book that long weekend tropical beach getaway at this point.  Opt to call your favorite hotel in town and you’ll might likely find a room available for the two of you overnight; where you can pretend you are on vacation even when you are just a few miles from home.  Get to the room early in the day, spice up the place with rose petals and champagne, and make your own romantic ‘get-away’ which will be sure to surprise her.
 
When you arrive, pretend you are tourists, pop the champagne, order room service; You can relax, unwind, and not worry about all the small stuff other than to enjoy the romance that the hotel provides away from home.  A Bed and Breakfast just a short drive away is another option for those wanting a quieter atmosphere.
 
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If you don’t have time to get away overnight, go for creativity.  Plan something you both would enjoy but that you don’t do often -  physical activities such ice skating, or a ballroom dance class, rock climbing, or horseback riding are great suggestions depending on your significant other’s taste.  An activity that you know your partner probably would do more often if he/she had the time in everyday life, will be a nice break and fun thing to do together on Valentine’s day.
 
Other activities which may be appealing to your SO are taking a class where you can cook together, going on a wine tasting tour, chocolate tasting… these are all great activities which can be arranged even last minute.
 
Be original and do something different – these ideas are good for boosting a normally predictable long term relationship or for kick-starting a new one by sharing a fun experience together.
 
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For those vamping up the romance, you can end with a massage for two at a spa.  You can never go wrong with massages!  

Now, I thought to mention quickly some things I don’t recommend you do when you are planning for Sunday.  Here are my few simple tips on things to avoid this Valentine’s Day:
 
 
Overdoing or Under doing Planning – Meaning, make sure you arrange the appropriate kind of Valentine’s plan that is suitable for celebrating your specific relationship. If the relationship is fairly new, it’s important to avoid overdoing it; sometimes less is more.  Keep it romantic but also keep it simple; obviously my ‘overnight hotel’ suggestion doesn’t apply to all people!
 
 
Going in with Expectations, Forcing it or Feeling Overwhelmed with V-Day  – At the end of the day, Valentine’s day is about you and your significant other celebrating your relationship – this shouldn’t be a day where there is pressure to ‘amp it up’ and make things into something they are not.  For example, don’t go in expecting to get a ring even if there is reason to think he might be on that track; there are plenty of other days during the year so a ‘big moment’ does not all rest to happen on Valentines Day.  And men shouldn’t feel the pressure is on to outdo himself this year “or else”.  Lighten up, leave expectations at the door and let any big surprises be icing on the cake for the evening.  Valentines Day is about you and your partner simply focusing on enjoying whatever it is you are doing – together.
 
Lastly to avoid..
 
GOING ON A FIRST OR SECOND DATE WITH SOMEONE ON VALENTINE’S DAY — Avoid under all circumstances!! – it doesn’t matter if you both have absolutely no plans and that evening is open.  It’s too much of a loaded/charged situation, and it places both people in an awkward setting regardless of the circumstances.  No matter how you look at it, it’s a bad idea – you have been warned!
 
**** For those of you tempted to not listen to me, how about instead settle for a ‘pre-Valentine’ date this Saturday night and bring a single rose or chocolate if you absolutely want to do something with the gal or guy you just met but are convinced is your soul mate :)   I think it’s a good compromise.
 
In closing, once more I’d like to wish everyone a happy, fabulous and memorable Valentine’s day whether it’s with your partner, friends, family, or simply a day you decide to treat yourself.  Enjoy and Happy V-day!!
 
                                                          

 
 

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