I don’t believe in Valentine’s Day but many people do and they look forward to it. I respect that. But while the “day of love” is fast approaching, I’m actually in doubt as to whether people think about it because of the health crisis still with us and the continuing fear that continues to haunt millions of people all over the world.
But, love is love, and we want to celebrate it no matter the circumstances we are in.
So how do we show our partner that we remember him/her even when maybe we are psychologically and emotionally struggling? Roses and chocolates? A candle-light dinner? A romantic getaway?
While these are the most popular gifts and acts of love, they really have become “old-hat” and “too expected” that they can sometimes kill the excitement of the occasion.
There must be other ways to show your partner that he/she is being thought of. I have here a few ideas on how to impress and sweep over your partner on the day of love or on any day for that matter:
A surprise home massage. A massage can always soothe stressed out nerves and always has a calming effect on a high-strung psyche resulting from too much work. With the expert kneading of a skillful masseuse, your partner will forever be grateful for this wonderful relaxing experience — massage for Valentine’s Day, it’s cost-effective and without too much hassle.
Delivered baked goodies. Does your partner have a sweet tooth? Or perhaps she loves to bask in with zest on mouth-watering pastries? If these are her weaknesses, then order savory cookies and toothsome cakes and have these delivered to her. You can be sure, she will scream with delight and will have the best outcry of the century.
Book a babysitter. You want your partner to feel that her peace of mind is important to you and that the welfare of the toddler at home is your priority, right? So, on Valentine’s Day, book a babysitter for her so that she can go out with you and celebrate the day of hearts without worrying about the kid back home.
Or better still, instead of getting a paid babysitter, why not babysit the kid while she’s away to spend some alone time with a few girlfriends? A girls’ night out, so to speak. This would really touch her heart to no end and your image will be etched in her heart forever.
Personalized diary. On Valentine’s Day, surprise your partner with a personalized diary with his/her name printed on it. You are telling your partner that this is the cutest way to get organized. Whether this diary is assigned a special name or there is a chosen inspiring quote on every page, it will give this journal a distinct identity that your partner will surely love.
Engraved pen. Personalized pens are a classic gift for your very professional life partner. With this gift, you are telling him/her that you just don’t think of him/her as someone important, you also think of her/him as a proficient individual who values work and is dedicated to succeed in his/her professional life.
Air plant. A creative and not “too expected” gift on Valentine’s Day, this low-maintenance plant is just the perfect little companion for your partner whether she/he is at home or at work. This plant requires very little upkeep and is definitely a pleasant green addition and a dainty ornament to lighten up any setting irrespective of whether it’s Valentine’s day or not.
And the last one, this is my favorite:
Free-fall diving lesson. This will definitely provide your partner a once-in-a-lifetime Valentine’s day gift; a moving experience he/she will never forget. With this, your partner will always think of you as someone who can bring thrill and excitement to her/his life, someone who can send shivers to her/his spine, and the one who can make her/him think that there are no limits to what he/she can do.
But you don’t need to wait for Valentine’s Day. Love needs to be expressed every day, right? So why don’t you show it now?
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