1. Reignite Emotions
If you've been in love for too long, making everything seem 'normal,' or perhaps due to the busyness of work and life pressure, you feel yourself becoming 'numb' to your love for each other, then Valentine's Day approaching is a great opportunity for you to rediscover the intense emotions you felt in the early days of your relationship. When your attitude and actions change with your emotions, it will make your partner feel that you never stopped loving them, and they will be extremely happy to have you in their life.
There's no specific formula for warming up love for each couple. However, there are basic things in love that almost every long-term couple faces. Resolving these issues is what makes your love enduring. Often in long-term relationships, couples lose the romance and find it annoying or unnecessary. Even a small romantic gesture can make the other person feel warm. From there, the bond grows stronger, and trust tightens. When surprises are created, the joy of both will endure.
2. Refreshing Love
To make this year's Valentine's Day truly memorable and different from the other 364 days of the year, why not try something new that both of you have never experienced before? This will help both of you break free from the usual mundane routines and instead, feel your love grow stronger, fresher, more enthusiastic, and happier. After being together for a while, returning to the place of your first date will bring back indescribable emotions on Valentine's Day.
Revisit the exciting moments in your relationship, from the first blush of love to the moments you fell for each other, to warm up your love and add romance to this special day. You can refresh your dating memories by preparing traditional Valentine's gifts like chocolates and red roses. Setting up a romantic space with magical candlelight and a special bouquet made of 99 strawberry sticks is also an enticing suggestion for couples who lean towards traditional romantic trends of being 'over the top'.
3. Expressing Love
Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, Valentine's Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world.
On this day, people express their affection for each other by sending Valentine's cards, flowers, chocolates, and other special gifts. It's a day when partners typically exchange romantic gestures and declarations of love to make their loved ones feel cherished and appreciated. Therefore, it's important not to buy gifts carelessly, as your gift is a tangible representation of your love for them. You can give your loved one something they've been wanting for a while to show that you truly understand their desires, or opt for small, heartfelt handmade gifts that don't necessarily need to be expensive, as long as they carry your love. Our ladies can do the same for their partners as well.
4. Dress Up, Look Fabulous
Another trick to surprise and delight your loved one on Valentine's Day is to change your everyday style and appearance to look stunning. This will make your partner continuously admire you and may even love you more. Therefore, Valentine's Day is a great opportunity for you to showcase yourself in a completely new light.
Both ladies and gentlemen need an attractive appearance to impress their partners on the upcoming Valentine's Day. Change your Valentine's fashion style to choose the most suitable and eye-catching outfit for this romantic day. You can try combining a t-shirt and jeans. This is a fantastic outfit choice for guys on Valentine's Day, although it's simple and common, it's still attractive. A safe choice is a simple and well-fitting t-shirt and jeans. Guys can layer with a jacket and boots to look stylish on Valentine's Day.
5. Relax Together
Life is full of pressures that we never seem to find true peace amidst. So why not take a few days this Valentine's Day to go to a romantic destination - a place where it's just the two of you enjoying absolute relaxation together, no work, no fatigue, and stress, while reliving the sweet memories of when you first met and fully enjoying the holiday of you two. Surely this will make both of you happy, not just her or him.
If you haven't determined your couple's romantic style yet or want to enjoy all the exciting experiences for the characteristic romantic style, then joining the Cornetto Valentine Night is an attractive choice for the day of Love. You can indulge in creating your own romantic essence with activities of expressing love through LED screens or taking couple photos with uniquely arranged surroundings.
6. Make Time for Each Other
If both of you are incredibly busy and don't have much time for each other, try to squeeze in some time when both of you are off to grab a meal and chat together. You don't necessarily have to plan extravagant vacations and expensive, time-consuming gifts. Just make an effort to spend time together, which will make both of you feel content with your current lives and both can rest assured balancing career and romance. Love is understanding and sharing together.
Preparing a dinner with their favorite dishes is also a special gift for your loved one on February 14th. Additionally, set up two candles and a vase of deep red roses on the dining table. It's a detail that will score points with your loved one. Choose chocolate as a dessert. This fits perfectly with the meaning of a “traditional” Valentine's Day. It would be even better if you could make chocolates in shapes you both like. Making chocolates by hand is not as difficult as you think. You can learn how to do it online or from books.
7. Send Creative Love Messages
Especially for ladies, they love receiving love messages from their significant other. However, if guys express it directly, it can be a bit boring as 'words fly away', and our ladies might even find it cheesy. So, guys, try making handmade cards or writing letters by hand, or simply adding a few heartfelt words inside the gift. It will make them ecstatic and cherish those words of love. Reading them occasionally will always make them smile. So, don't forget to express your love to her on this Valentine's Day.
Have you ever thought about making a unique heart-shaped photo frame, created from colorful pencils to gift your beloved? Making handmade gifts for your Valentine is quite unique and creative, and it will surely leave a good impression on your partner. This Valentine's gift idea is not too complicated either. Prepare some colored pencils, a wooden frame to form the heart shape, a small saw, and glue. You can cut the colored pencils into various small pieces and arrange them into a heart shape. Or, you can get creative by using the colored pencils themselves and assemble them into a heart shape.
8. Raise a Toast Together
You have a reason to use alcohol, indeed. But not vodka. Let's sip champagne or red wine together. And a gift in a box the size of a ring box isn't a bad idea - propose to her, there's no better occasion than this. You've probably heard the saying: “The shortest path to someone's heart is through their stomach”. Instead of enjoying familiar Vietnamese dishes at a fancy restaurant, cook up a storm together by planning the menu, going grocery shopping, and cooking delicious dishes while organizing a picnic to savor the flavors of love and immerse yourselves in nature.
If you're still unsure about how to plan a romantic Valentine's Day, let me suggest a coffee date. It's not difficult to find a cozy coffee shop for couples. You can hunt for deals on coffee - ice cream - cake at the most glamorous coffee shops in the city. Expressing love or simply reminiscing about shared memories over coffee's unique flavor is enough to make a memorable Valentine's Day.
9. Exchange Personal Wishes
Valentine's Day is the occasion when the world celebrates love between couples, the affection between lovers, and more broadly, the camaraderie among friends. Every Valentine's, people express their feelings through sweet wishes or meaningful gifts such as cards, roses, chocolates, and other special gifts (like watches, matching outfits, romantic dinners, etc.).
Once again, remember not to overuse technology. A short congratulatory message via text will ruin everything. For such a sacred event in your relationship, you need to express your wishes in person, in a truly private setting, and don't forget to accompany them with a passionate kiss.
10. Discussing Valentine's Day Plans Together
Don't plan everything yourself expecting a surprise. In reality, discussing together about the organization plan, she may come up with good, romantic ideas. A sudden plan will put her in a passive position. For example, there's no problem surprising your girlfriend with a unique gift or a pair of movie tickets. But if you surprise her with a pair of plane tickets for a trip somewhere, don't expect her to be thrilled. She will encounter certain troubles when everything is not planned and prepared in advance.
Valentine's Day falls on the beginning of the year, and people tend to go to pagodas, go out to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and couples plan for a long-distance outing. But you start working and don't have time to plan such a trip with your partner. Therefore, a rooftop cafe with a view overlooking the romantic night cityscape is also an impressive way to please her.
11. A Day for Relaxation
Leave all worries behind and return to the romantic moments. Take a break and step away from life's responsibilities. You can go to a secluded place, a private spot, or a romantic location. Rewind the tape of love and enjoy a complete holiday with your loved one. Most of the time in the year, you both dedicate to work, hardly having time together. Valentine's Day suggests enjoying a deserved vacation. Spend some time together, chatting, watching TV, or simply strolling down memory lane; it's all meaningful.
You don't have to organize a romantic Valentine's Day; love sometimes just needs nurturing through each other's joy. Try leading a lemon tea date with amusing anecdotes; your charm will be unforgettable! Music always brings people closer, especially girls who swoon over a guy sitting by the guitar singing a song just for them. Try setting up a stage at home, add a few shimmering candles and a bottle of wine, invite her over, and sing to her. This is a truly romantic way to organize Valentine's Day and with the essence of true relaxation.
12. Hosting Valentine's Day at Home
Not always do you need to go out, eat at restaurants, or watch movies in theaters to be romantic. A few shimmering candles in the kitchen, a simple meal prepared together, watching a comedy or romance movie under warm blankets on the sofa is equally romantic and saves a lot of money. A dinner organized and arranged right at home, seemingly 'old-school,' is reasonable and equally appealing for couples who enjoy being cozy.
Always valuing daily care, desiring to make the other half happy through sincere gestures, actions, you can personally prepare familiar dishes that are associated with both of your tastes and habits. After a light dinner, watching a romantic movie about love or listening to soothing melodies in familiar music while enjoying the sweet taste of vanilla ice cream will create a perfect Valentine's Day for you and your loved one.
13. Accept Valentine's Invitation Before 14.2
This year Valentine's Day falls on a weekday (Tuesday). Don't hesitate to celebrate a few days early or late. The convenience of timing can make the organization more thoughtful, romantic, and perfect. Couples always demand creativity in life, love, and even in expressing romance, so a picnic trip to a place both of you have never been before is a unique Valentine's Day choice.
You and your partner can prepare light meals to bring along during your Love Day journey. To add a unique touch to the trip, you can prepare a short clip as a gift with funny images of your love story on a tablet or smartphone to make them laugh with delight. Returning from the picnic, your partner will surely admire your creativity and effort in creating a romantic and unique Valentine's Day for both of you.
14. Don't confine your love to just Valentine's Day!
In fact, Valentine's Day is a day created to honor love, to reminisce, to give each other beautiful memories. But one day on February 14th cannot compare to the other 364 days, and it can never equal the other 364 days. For mature hearts, after going through stormy relationships, people will not fret over why they didn't receive gifts and flowers on this day. They won't torment themselves if someone forgets this day and doesn't send a congratulatory message or invite them out to play.
They will only be sad if they lack the warmth of a stranger's hands that they once loved, if they see that stranger suddenly burdened with worries in life. And they will only be sad if they can't lean side by side, hug tightly, kiss deeply, and sleep soundly together, filled with contentment. Love isn't just meant for February 14th, is it? Love is meant for every day, like any other day, when we find someone we truly cherish.