7 Ideas for Guys to Make Her Valentine’s Day Special

Don’t just be a hunter; prepare that food for her! Women love a guy who can cook. Surprise her with your culinary skills and make her a dinner she will never forget!

Tip: Make sure you have a dish in mind before Valentine’s Day. ‘Experimenting’ that night may not be the best idea.

You can do dinner and a movie any night, but when is the last time you two went ice skating? When is the last time you two went to a live show or museum? When is the last time you two even went to the park? Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, so make a day of it!

Your plans don’t need to be overly expensive or extravagant, but be creative and avoid things that are mundane or routine!

Consider making her day a little better with compliments and little love notes. Look like ‘Mr. Perfect’ and dress to the nines for the day. There are so many things you can do to be romantic, so try to act in a way that will make her friends jealous of her for being with you. Kick on the charm and go above and beyond her expectations!

Now this doesn’t mean you have to be a real handyman - I’m not suggesting that you go out and build her a shed. This also doesn’t mean you have to be the world’s greatest artist. Just try to tap into your creative side and make her something heartfelt that proves that you really know her. A scrapbook, a homemade Valentine’s Day card, or even just a hand written love letter is enough to melt her heart!

On Valentine’s Day, she is the one who matters. For just one day, shut off your phone, your pager, your beeper, and whatever else you have that may take you away from her. Those are just distractions that take your attention off of what’s really important: her!

Don’t indiscriminately spend money on things because you feel like you have to. Have specific intentions in mind when you do things. Don’t feel obligated to buy her flowers and chocolate in a heart shaped box - that’s a cliché that most girls are tired of. Be original and be heartfelt!

Tip: That being said, don’t rule out chocolates as a gift. Women love chocolates!

It’s a day devoted to loving who you’re with. Don’t let the pressure get to you. Enjoy yourself and enjoy being in her company. At the end of the day that’s what really matters.