1. Write an old-fashioned love letter
This is great of you have only recently started dating but find her absolutely irresistible. And there’s this constant voice in your head telling you that she is ‘the’ one. If you are unsure of just what to say then fall back on the good old-fashioned letter.
Did you know that when we write, the nerves in the fingers directly stimulate the creative portion of the brain? so, if you can’t serenade her under her boudoir window, climb mountains or cross rivers to express your love, write a simple love letter. Yes, it is old-fashioned, takes longer than an email or a text message, but it is miles ahead of these modern, impersonal communicators in the romantic sweepstakes. Besides, she can hardly preserve your email under her pillow, can she? A print-out is so impersonal and official…and what if, heaven forbid, her system crashes? There goes your passionate prose.
2. Propose to her!
If you are dead sure that she is the one with whom you want to spend the rest of your life, then make this Valentine’s Day even more memorable. Pick a really romantic spot and lead her there. While she is taking in all that beautiful scenery, drop on one knee, whip out the velvet box and ask her to be your wife!
3. Announce your love to the world!
It needs daring, of course, but then nothing worthwhile was achieved without some risk factor, right? Just call the local radio station and get the radio jockey to have a song dedicated to your Valentine. Let the world know how important she is to you. She’ll be thrilled and the envy of all her friends.
4. A handcrafted card
Give the store-bought ones a miss even though they might be more flashy and expensive. Remember, money is not the factor here. Choose a theme and build around it. Use glitter pen, or gold or silver ink. If you paint well, nothing like a miniature painting on the card with your love message written inside. You can even write a poem for her inside the card.
5. Heart-shaped jewellery
Jewellery is such an intimate gift. She has to wear it either against her bare skin or over her dress — either way, your gift will always enjoy a close contact with her. Heart shapes rule the day — in cards, chocolates and jewellery. Buy her a lovely heart-shaped pendant in white gold or even rose quartz with an appropriate chain to go with it. If you wish, personalise the jewellery — have a tender message written on it just for her. Nothing says, ‘you are special’ more than a personalised gift.
6. Have a private celebration
You don’t have to be a part of that mad frenzy that is surging outside on the streets. Particularly, if she much prefers somewhere quiet and insulated from that entire hullabaloo. (You need to find this out earlier to make adequate plans on Valentine’s Day). Decide whether you wish to stay at your place or go to some quiet restaurant. If it’s your place, then do up your pad properly. Clean out all the mess a day earlier, spray room freshener and have flowers ready in a vase. Make all the preparations beforehand for the meal you intend to cook for her, so that when she arrives, you are not running between the microwave and the fridge while she watches that romantic flick you brought all alone.
7. Watch a romantic movie together
This is the day for celebrating romance and what better tribute to pay this day than catching a romantic movie together. Rent out a few CDs, get cosy on the sofa, have the table laden with enough snacks and beverages to get you through the lot — sit back and enjoy!
Whether you’ve been together a few weeks or a few months, this is the day to go all out and woo that special woman in your life. Her smile and the light in her eyes will be worth every effort.
