COLUMN: Valentine's Day dos and don'ts
Unless you are a single, grumpy Valentine's Day Ebenezer Scrooge, then you are probably excited about the arrival of the big day.
You may even be hash-tagging it on Twitter so that it'll become a trending topic, making lovey dovey statuses on Facebook including your partner's name, and using a less than symbol and the number three as if it were punctuation. This is dandy and all, but when the actual day comes, then what?
Just to help you all, here are a few Valentine's Day dos and don'ts.
Do plan the majority of the day out ahead of time, because this allows for the day to be more special. Plus, it makes it as easy as breathing for the two of you, or three or four if you're into that kind of thing.
Don't ask your single roommate to help you lay out your evening for you and that special someone. Chances are, they won't be able to help you make it memorable and they probably don't even care about the day in its entirety.
Do plant yourself in places he/she wouldn't imagine, nor expect you to be in. For example, waiting for your girlfriend inside of her chemistry lab with a box of chocolates is a no no, but waiting for her with a giant teddy bear as she exits her chemistry lab is priceless. Women love it when other women can see them being placed on a pedestal. These are like bragging rights for women; that snoody, "Mine is better than yours," that people do.
Don't spoil this day with little things that could ruin your evening. So what if he looks at another girl's butt while you're at dinner; don't flip out. He's with you and chances are she's with her partner and not paying yours any attention. Without being tasteless, find a way to keep him looking at you for the rest of the night. Maybe you should smile more this night, or keep his eye contact by being charming.
Do dress very sexy, but being classy is a must, especially if the two of you are going out. He may think that you look sexy, but for that very reason he may want you to change your outfit. Men have an innate, territorial trait and it reads simply this "What's mine is mine." This can be applied to virtually anything; food, sports and especially their girl.
So takes these word and make your Valentine's Day truly magical with the one you love. And for those Scrooges out there — better luck next year.
