Valentine’s Day is a special day for a lot of people, even if they are single!  Here are five ways to make Valentine’s Day special for your friend, relative, spouse, or someone special.

5. Be Romantic (but don’t overdo it!)

Valentine’s Day is romantic, but it can’t be romantic on its own.  When you are romantic, it makes the day a lot more special.  Roses and candy are great, but try to make it custom to the person.  Think of the things they like to do and how you can make it romantic.

4. Please Don’t Forget!

Some people don’t care for Valentine’s Day and if you are one of those people, don’t ruin it for your spouse!  Treat them special and let them know you didn’t forget.  You don’t have to go out of your way and go overboard with gifts, but you can acknowledge the day with something as simple as a card or another gesture that gets the message across.  Mark the calendar or whatever you have to do so you don’t forget!

3. Plan Ahead of Time

They say a gift is better than receiving no gift at all, but this is not true in all instances.  A last minute gift if the worst thing you can give someone.  A card expressing how you feel is better than a gift that you picked up from the gas station or the check-out line.  Don’t let this day sneak up on you and get you in a world of trouble!

2. Make it Relationship-Specific

It’s one thing to do something for your special someone on Valentine’s Day, but when you make the occasion specific to your relationship, you make it more personal, and that means a lot.  It’s not something you threw together last minute.  When it’s relationship specific, you took the time to plan and make it special.  Not only does this special occasion mean you pay attention and care about the relationship.

1. Celebrate!

It’s time to celebrate!  Make your love known to each other.  Celebrate the love you have for each other and what your love means.  You may have been through ups and downs, and rough times, but you made it, and that is certainly something to celebrate.  You can celebrate with other couples and have one big celebration.  The celebration of love is special and it means a lot.  You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to make Valentine’s Day special.  A thoughtful gift or event solely for that person means a lot more than an expensive gift.  Take your time and plan everything you want to do.  Valentine’s Day this year will be a day that your spouse or special someone will never forget.