Whether or not you agree with the notion of having a special day to celebrate love, you cannot argue with the fact that having a special day for lovers sort of raises the expectations for all those in a relationship. From the ones who have just started dating to the ones who have been in a committed long-term relationship, the task to do something out-of-the-box can become a huge burden if you don’t think it through wisely.

The norm on this day is for couples to go out and have a romantic dinner together, and buy each other special gifts. Now, we trust that you already have your plans in place for the dinner en amoureux, but if you need help picking out the perfect gift these tips below might come to your aid:

Gifts for someone you have met recently

So, you have met someone special recently, but you obviously do not want to go overboard trying to impress them. So, what do you buy that signifies romance and care but is on the right side of overwhelming? Well, you can have a dinner at home instead of going out. Cook their favourite meal and don’t forget to stock up on the wine. Keep it low-key so as not to seem desperate. If you do want to buy a gift, go ahead with something neutral like a perfume or an accessory set from a brand that they like or have mentioned in passing. This should show your loved one that you care enough to remember the little things they talk about.

If you’ve been going steady for a while

By now you must have run through the list of acceptable gifts – books, perfumes, accessories, and the likes. This year, use the weekend to do something more fun. Take a hike, for instance. And we literally mean so. Get away from the city for a while and indulge in some personal ‘we’ time. If, however, you find that a weekend getaway is not possible, and you have to make do with old-fashioned gift giving, then make sure that your gifts are quirky and fun. Your relationship is probably at the stage where price tags do not matter anymore, so put thought into the gift instead of money and come up with something unique that is, truly, from the heart.

For married couples

Married couples know just how important it is to keep the first love burning bright, so don’t leave an opportunity like Valentine’s pass you by. If you have been listening, you will know exactly what your significant other has been lusting after recently. Splurge on that dream; it is for a good cause after all. Or, you could even buy several small gifts and present them throughout the day. You can find a lot of great stuff online from websites that have reasonably cheap gift hampers in UK; order a hamper of spa products or a set of assorted chocolates and then add similar themed gifts to create a unique ensemble.

Heartfelt expressions of love are always welcome, so for once leave the debate of how commercialised Valentine’s has become and do something that will blow your spouse’s mind, figuratively of course!

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