If you are single and hoping that perhaps February 14th could be the day you and your crush finally become an item, here is a handy guide to help point you in the right direction, to either keep your loved one sweet or make a new love blossom.
1. DON'T FORGET IT
Nothing kills a spark quite like being woken up on the morning of the 14th by your partner presenting you with gifts, chocolates flowers, and then having that sudden realisation that its Valentine's Day... and you have forgotten. You either try and lie your way out of it with the `I've ordered it, but its not arrived yet...' or the `I've booked us a table for 7 pm...' line and then desperately call every restaurant in town. Do yourself a favour: remember the date, save the hassle.
2. UNSURE OF SIZE, DO NOT BUY CLOTHES
If you are not 100 per cent certain of your lover's size, do not take the risk. It's no sexy to squeeze into 2 sixes smaller. And it's worse in reverse.
3. DON'T BUY THE ONE DIRECTION FRAGRANCE
Perfume is such a difficult thing to get right since it's personal. We are talking about someone's scent -what is herhis signature scent? Does she like musky, dark and woody, or light and floral? If you are staring down the perfume aisle and you're really not sure which bottle to pick, please don't just go for the nearest.
4. DON'T BUY HER CUTESY TEDDY BEARS
Teddy bears are cute, but too cliched.Don't be predictable. Keep her on her toes. Save the teddy bears for funfairs.
5. DON'T SAY: `I WAS GOING TO BUY YOU CHOCOLATES, BUT YOU'RE ON A DIET'
It's never a good idea to hint at a gift and then take it away, but it is a rule on Valentine's Day that you can eat what you want. This rule is not made to be broken.Don't use the D word; go ahead and buy her a box of handmade chocolates.
6. DON'T TREAT YOUR LOVE TO A GYM MEMBERSHIP
Even if they want one. It will make them feel like they need to go.
7. DO NOT HAVE BAD BREATH
Although this seems obvious to most, it is important to remember. No one wants to lean in for a kiss only to be greeted by a gust of last night's dinner. Brush your teeth and use a mouth freshner.
8. DON'T USE COUPONS (OR MAKE IT KNOWN THAT YOU ARE)
Everyone loves a buy one get one free -there's nothing wrong with a bargain. But if you want to make her feel like she bathing in the lap of luxury, don't reveal to her that the wine came free with the dinner.
9. AVOID USING CHAT-UP LINES
If you are thinking that V-Day could be the day you finally ask the person you have a crush on out, then that's great. Why not go for it? Please do not attempt to woo her with a chat up line. How is she going to take you seriously if she thinks you use the same line on everyone? Avoid.
BDST: 1726 HRS, FEB 10, 2015
