How to Surprise Him with a Great Valentine's Day Idea
Make this February 14 particularly memorable with one -- or all! -- of these suggestions.
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Have a happy Valentine's Day with the ideas in this Howcast video series.
You Will Need
- Grand plan
- Evening wear
- Professional photo
- Impressive gift
- Wish fulfillment
- Declaration of love
- Photography student (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Woo him
Instead of leaving the celebration up to him, plan something he'll enjoy, give him a formal invitation, and insist on paying for the date. Most men can't remember the last time they were wooed on Valentine's Day.
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Step 2
Dress up
Unless it's inappropriate for the activity, get all dolled up. 39 percent of men in one poll said they'd like to see their special someone in "semi-dressy evening wear" on Valentine's Day.
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Step 3
Give him a photo of yourself
Give him a glamour shot of yourself taken by a professional photographer. If you're in a long-term relationship with someone you trust, consider having tasteful nudes done.
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Save some money by asking a local university to recommend a talented photography student.
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Step 4
Give him bragging rights
Spring for something that gives him bragging rights with his buddies.
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Step 5
Fulfill a wish
Think of an experience he'd love to have and make it happen; there are companies that specialize in fantasy wish fulfillment. Not sure what's on his dream list? Ask his friends.
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Step 6
Say "I love you"
Say "I love you." Amazingly, a study found that men are more eager to hear those three little words on Valentine's Day than women are!
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An estimated 600,000 couples get engaged on Valentine's Day.
