127349 558 Holidays & Celebrations Valentine's Day true Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:10:59 -0800 /system/videos/5/49/73/12/127349.flv holidays, celebrating, valentine's, valentines, day, relationships, navigating, giving, gifts, early How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship http://www.howcast.com/videos/127349-How-To-Navigate-Valentines-Day-Early-in-a-Relationship http://www.howcast.com/videos/127349-How-To-Navigate-Valentines-Day-Early-in-a-Relationship/edit approved 115 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=127349"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=127349" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 14 ryry http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/navigate_valentines_early_relationship_hd_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3473 false false false 56736 1 15 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/15.jpg Gauge their reaction Before Valentine’s Day, determine how you feel about the person you’re dating. Whether you’re itching for a serious relationship and don’t want to scare the other person off, or you’re more interested in something casual and don’t want to send the wrong signals, keeping the holiday light and easy is key.

]]> 56737 2 32 Tip If you’re unsure about the relationship altogether, avert disaster by making other plans, or conveniently being out of town on February 14th.

]]> 56738 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/41.jpg Be careful where you go Be careful where you take your date. Candlelit tables, chocolate fondue, and men proposing in every direction—can you say awkward? Choose wisely.

]]> 56739 4 53 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/53.jpg Stay away from buzz words Refrain from slipping Valentine buzz words into your conversation. Terms like “love,” “wedding,” “babies,” and “prenup” can lead to an uncomfortable moment.

]]> 56740 5 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/64.jpg Poke fun Use comedy to cope with the possible awkwardness. Making fun of over-the-top Valentine’s traditions can help reduce the pressure and overcome the stereotypes of the holiday.

]]> 56741 6 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/74.jpg Give appropriate gifts Don’t overspend. A wildly extravagant outing or gift can give the wrong idea. Skip the cliches, too. Keep it thoughtful and personal.

]]> 56742 7 87 Tip Men: Never offer your Valentine a gift that’s enclosed in anything resembling a ring box. (Unless it’s a diamond ring.)

]]> 56743 8 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/127349/95.jpg Make it a group date Invite a low-key friend and their date, and hit the town as a foursome. A fun group dynamic can help ease tension.

]]> 56744 9 104 Fact Twenty-five percent of men in a national poll admitted they don’t make advance plans for a romantic Valentine’s Day with their sweetheart.

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