How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship

  • January 29, 2009
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February 14th making you cringe? Avoid the landmines new couples face.

You Will Need

  • Common sense
  • Caution
How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship: Gauge their reaction

Step 1: 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.

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

How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship: Be careful where you go

Step 2: 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.

How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship: Stay away from buzz words

Step 3: 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.

How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship: Poke fun

Step 4: 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.

How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship: Give appropriate gifts

Step 5: 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.

Men: Never offer your Valentine a gift that’s enclosed in anything resembling a ring box. (Unless it’s a diamond ring.)

How To Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship: Make it a group date

Step 6: 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.

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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