There are so many things you can do for this day. There’s nothing wrong with all the traditional things like flowers, chocolates etc – they’re traditional for a good reason, ie people like them! But you are probably thinking about something more unusual. Here are a few ideas:
Buy an unusual gift, something you know she likes – it doesn’t have to be jewellery or underwear. It could be a book, a music CD, tickets to a concert – try putting out a few feelers beforehand, to get ideas.
Making your own gift is always a sign of love. Some people make their own cards, others write poems, special love letters or whatever. Or if you are a good cook, you could always surprise her with a lovely meal – and if you aren’t, how about your favourite takeaway and a romantic or sexy DVD?
Doing things for the person you love is often better than giving them gifts – if you pour her a drink, offer to run her a bath or organise a meal – especially if you don’t often do these things – it’s sure to be appreciated.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about surprises at all. Another way is to talk together a few days earlier about what you would both like to do – that way you may come up with ideas for all kinds of things to do together at any time in the year.
If you decide to get something traditional like chocolates or flowers, do give it some thought. Which flowers are her favourites, or is there a flower associated with her name, some connection like that? And several small presents are very often more fun than one big one – how about getting a lot of little things – something tasty like chocolate or whatever, a bottle of something you both like to drink, a CD, a little bracelet or something – and putting them all in a nice basket.
Hope you have a lovely day together – you are going to a lot of trouble for your girlfriend and I’m sure she will appreciate it. Who knows, she may have planned a surprise for you too!