Attention Romantic Couples here it comes again. After all the holiday and New Year hype, now we’re getting hit with more advertising. Valentine’s Day! It’s a big consumer holiday, a “Hallmark” holiday. Cards, perfume, jewelry, especially diamonds; flowers, romantic couples getaways; where does it end?
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time to up your romance game, but you don’t need to shower your love with diamonds or take vacations that might put your health in jeopardy. You can show your partner how much you love them with some creative romance. Romantic Couples know that sometimes the little things are the big things, and if you are thoughtful and timely, you can melt your partner’s heart for Valentine’s Day by taking a hint from The Couples Expert’s top romantic ideas
The Element of Surprise
Romantic couples do something for your partner that they wouldn’t do for themselves. If you pay attention and listen to your partner, you will discover those longings they have; to go someplace, or do something out of the ordinary. Make it your mission to find out what those longings are and answer them. Maybe it’s a concert, or a sporting event, a museum or art exhibit; or maybe it’s a visit with a friend who lives out of the area. We all have things we wish we could do, but don’t because it would might seem selfish or extravagant. You can make this wish come true for your partner with a sweet and romantic gesture that they will never forget.
Treat Your Partner and Yourself
A couples spa day, a massage, a mani/pedi or a meal at a choice venue. Whatever makes you both feel pampered and special, do that. Spend a day together somewhere that will leave you feeling restored and renewed and the best part about it is that you get to do it together.
Try Something New
Romantic couples know that creative romance can be as simple and meaningful as trying something new together. A new restaurant, a new place to shop, an out of the way town to explore together. If you both want to, you can try something new in the bedroom. Role playing, new sexual positions or bringing toys or adult-themed movies into the mix can bring a sense of adventure to your lovemaking. Challenge yourself to be creative and do some new things you’ll both enjoy.
Get Outdoors
Whatever your favorite things are to do outdoors, play golf, tennis, skiing or hiking together. Spend a day with each other enjoying the out of doors. If you are not typically an outdoor couple, a nature or beach walk together can be extremely romantic. There are public green spaces and nature preserves everywhere. Nature has something to offer everyone, even if you’re not the outdoor type. Take a stroll through a botanical garden or take a picnic to a nearby river or lake. Simply sharing in the wonders of nature or engaging in your favorite outdoor spot is a day well spent with your partner.
A Shared Experience
Attend a local event that your partner has been wanting to see but wouldn’t go to on their own. Take a train through wine country, a hot air balloon ride, a river cruise, or go to a mystery dinner theater. Attend a wine or beer tasting. Wherever you live, there are points of interest and activities to explore together. Participating in touristy activities in your own locale can be a lot of fun, and the best part is that at the end of the day you are still close to home.
Overnight Away
You don’t need a pricey cruise or expensive vacation in another country to have a romantic getaway. Take a night away from the kids for dinner and a movie or theater event. You can book a stay at a local Airbnb or hotel, and simply enjoy each other without the stress and worry of traveling abroad. Plan your romantic overnight away with taking care of all the plans. Simply tell your partner to be ready on time to be whisked away for a fun night of romance. If you can hire a car, have some wine ready and just make a night of it. You’ll make memories you will never forget.
Staycation – Gift your partner with a weekend in to sleep late, order in, stay in your pjs all day long and just be together. Turn off your phones! Make food, make love and connect with each other without any outside pressure or schedules to meet. When was the last time you had a couple of days together without any demands? If that sounds like heaven to you, your partner likely will feel the same. It’s a great gift for you as a couple to simply be together and enjoy each other’s company without anyone clamoring for your time.
Hit The Highway
Take a scenic drive. Have no plan – just go where the day takes you. Take a picnic and stop where you like. Traveling by car is a safe and fun way to see your surroundings without dealing with the public at large. Pull up a map and just pick a highway without a destination. Stop and take pictures together, pick some sweet souveniers and make romantic memories that will last a lifetime. Make your day an adventure. Do something different, maybe something daring that you wouldn’t otherwise do. It’s all about making memories together. Be physical. Hug, hold hands. With today’s Covid danger, we’ve gotten away from touching and being physically close. You and your partner need to be sure that physical intimacy (not necessarily sexual) is a part of your romantic outing.
No matter what you choose to do for Valentine’s day, make it your mission to be sweeter and kinder than usual. Show and tell your partner how much you love them, how very much they mean to you this Valentine’s Day.
