Slacker Method for an Effortless Valentine’s Day

Posted by Jacques - February 7, 2009

Romantic Dinner If you’re dating or married to someone, they’re probably expecting something good to happen this coming weekend. Traditionally it’s the guy who is expected to come up with those plans, so I’ll be writing from that perspective. This is a topic that is especially dear to me, as often we guys are blamed for not being able to deliver the proverbial goods in the romantic department.

If your loved one says that they don’t want anything special for Valentine’s day, don’t believe them. It’s a trick!

What they’re really expecting is a romantic evening that the male has taken great pains to plan and implement. I know my wife would say that she’s looking for something that expresses my love and our relationship, but I know that among the best Valentine’s Day we’ve had was where I had done something special and looked like I worked my butt off. As one of my good friend’s would say, perception is reality. As long as you can make her feel like you’ve done something special and hard, then you will be appreciated for it.

Take out in a pinch
A dinner at home may sound cliche but if you don’t do it often, it will often impress. Especially on holidays, eating at a high end restaurant can be pricey, noisy and reservations need to be made in advance. Ordering take out from a fancier restaurant is the key, but serving from your dinnerware at home is a must. A tablecloth is also a nice touch, and fancy glasses even if you’re not drinking. Hide all evidence that you didn’t cook the dinner yourself and if you’re lucky she’ll be so speechless she’ll assume you made it.
Flowers go a long way
Roses aren’t necessary here and most women won’t care what kind of flowers you get, they’ll just be happy to receive them. If you’re looking to impress here without spending the big bucks, just buy a couple cheap bouquets that look decent and put them together. It will give the impression of a more expensive bouquet, and if she notices, just say you designed the bouquet yourself =)
Forge a greeting card
Read a few greeting cards and then pick the one you like the best, or the one that sounds closest to what you would say. Then take it home and rewrite it on a note in your own handwriting and stick it in some place clever. Presentation is key. She’ll read it and maybe even shed a tear or two. Do NOT pick a card from the internet, as a simple Google will uncover your guise.
Dress up
Spicing up your clothes will make you look like a star. It will hint that you have been planning this day, and that you care about your appearance and making a good impression. You get a big effect for a very small amount of effort.

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Very nice post!!!

As a girl I can vouch for these tips, especially the part about flowers, we really don’t care if it’s roses or daisys from the garden…it’s just sweet to get them!!

Stumbled.

Comment by Melanie Thomassian — February 9, 2009 #
I’m glad you think so Melanie, I think most guys forget how important the small things are. They let the girl know that they are thinking about them outside of when they are together.

Comment by Jacques — February 9, 2009 #
For years I’ve tried to convince the sheconomist this holiday is nothing but commercialized BS. My gift to her this year is not bugging her about my theories of these holidays. We’re heading out of town for a little road trip to another state. She likes nice hotels so we’re going to live it up.

Comment by the weakonomist — February 9, 2009 #
Weakonomost, good strategy. Nothing takes the romance out of valentine’s day like bringing up conspiracy theories and economics.

Comment by Jacques — February 9, 2009 #
Great ideas. I love a nice dinner in - it’s simple and relaxing. You can eat what you like without waiters interrupting your conversation to refill your beverage, ask how things are going, etc. However, I don’t think you need to pretend you prepared it as long as you took the time to present it nicely (e.g., don’t serve food in the delivery boxes!). Dressing up is a wonderful touch!

Comment by Yvonne — February 9, 2009 #
Yvonne, I’m glad you are content with the take out idea. Your guy is one lucky man!

Comment by Jacques — February 10, 2009 #

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