Celebrate Valentine’s Day Year Round
Showing your significant other that you love him or her is a lovely thing, but what does it have to happen only once a year?
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Many couples are discovering the art of daily demonstrations of affection, love and respect. In essence, celebrating Valentine’s Day year round.
Valentine’s Day Year-Round
Now, I don’t mean you have to go all-out every day; few have the resources for that! But there are things you can do each day to affirm and nourish your relationship.
The key is making these gestures habitual. Here are some ideas for making Valentine’s Day a year-round celebration.
Say “Thank You”
Expressing gratitude is so important in a relationship, even if it’s just a friendship. Thanking your significant other also benefits you, because it opens your eyes to the many ways in which that person augments your life.
In other words, the more you practice saying “Thank you,” the more you’ll see what the other person does for you. And that will make you happy as well.
Do His/Her Job
Does your partner always take out the garbage? Cook breakfast? Vacuum? Mow the lawn? Whatever it may be, you are most likely pretty aware of what he or she contributes since you’re now taking the time to say “thank you.” (see above)
So, go ahead and volunteer to do that job yourself for one day. Then you might leave a note that says something like, “Don’t worry about doing ____; I’ve taken care of it. Love you!” This shows your partner that you actually do notice what they do every day, and it’s a load off their shoulders, too.
Gifts
Little things can mean a lot, especially if you make a regular habit of giving them. Obviously, you don’t need to give a gift every day; it starts to lose meaning at that point.
But maybe once a month a little gift for no particular reason may be just the thing your partner needs to feel fabulous.
When you give a thoughtful gift on a random day of the year, your partner knows you’re not giving it simply because you’re “supposed” to according to the calendar. They know you’re doing it because you want to.
Thankfully, there are many gift ideas to consider for Valentine’s Day. For example, you can give a Valentines gift box filled with the favorite stuff of your loved one. It can be a gift box packed with chocolates, pastries, and candies, or a box with your partner’s favorite wine.
If you’re seeking something more special and unique, you can find a jewelry expert to craft a custom piece your partner will treasure. Jewelry repair experts can also help you restore a sentimental or broken piece of jewelry to its original glory.
Whatever it is, your loved one will surely be happy with the gift they’ll receive from you.
Love Notes
Leave a love note somewhere that your significant other will find it when you’re not around. Again, you don’t have to do this every day; once a week would be great.
If you want to keep him or her guessing, do it on a different day of the week each time, in a different place each time.
If you have difficulty making a love message as memorable and meaningful as possible, try thinking about something you love about them, what makes them lovable, or what you appreciate most about them. Then write about it.
You can also write about the happy memories you’ve shared. Talk about memories your loved one might have forgotten, and including them in your love note may help them remember and bring back good feelings regarding your relationship.
Be genuine by speaking from your heart and picking the perfect stationery for your letter.
Make Something
Create something special for your love. Surprise him or her with a homemade collage of romantic pictures of both of you, or put together a simple necklace.
You can also go for customized items that show your gratitude for having them in your life. For example, you can give a shirt with your name, photos, or the date of your anniversary printed on it.
You can also create a DIY candle with your partner’s favorite scent. With these ideas, you can make something your love will appreciate and love you more.
The key here is to do something that is meaningful and fits the other person’s tastes and personality. It’s also a good idea to make something that signifies or illustrates your relationship, or something unique about your journey together.
The spirit of Valentine’s Day – showing love to others – doesn’t have to be a once-a-year thing. Try venturing out and doing some random acts of love! Your relationship will be better for it!
