7 Ways to Survive Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you really want to impress someone special but you aren't sure how. Besides anniversaries, Valentine's Day is the next biggest holiday when it comes to romantic gifts and gestures from the heart.

Make a mistake on this day and it could cost you! The few days after Valentine's Day marks some of the highest incidences of failed relationships. In other words this is the time when most breakups occur.

Okay so how do you get your crush to notice you, or how do you show your partner you still love them after all these years. For many couples it's a chance to renew the passion and sexual spark in their relationship.

7 Ways to Survive Valentine's Day

1. Tell it Like it Is
It's really simple, whether you are a guy or girl, as individuals we love it when someone pays a compliment or takes notice of something we did. It's human nature to want to be recognized for our hard work, passion, or commitment to something, be it work, sports, fashion or creative arts.
For starters you need to dial in on what your potential crush likes and pay them a compliment about what they are doing. It will show that you have noticed them but more importantly that you've noticed them for some reason beyond just their looks!

2. Sugar and Spice - Do Something Nice
Here is where you step it up a notch. This is your time to act. Offer to volunteer to help out with a project or create something that ties in with their hobbies or something more personal. I like creating personal images or sayings on mugs because every time the person uses them, it reminds them of you (example, favorite pet, family picture, motivational saying, or a joke).
Most spouses say that what they want most for Valentine's Day is for their partner to do put in a little extra effort, to do something special. There is always the idea of cooking their favorite meal and dessert or hiring a babysitter and making a reservation at a nice restaurant. A relaxing day at the spa is always nice especially if you both go.
But to really steal your partners heart try being a bit more creative. A collection of their favorite songs on CD is a personal gift that goes a long way. Hide a love note, flowers or trinket in their car as a special surprise. Add some fun to the day by creating a treasure hunt with small thoughtful gifts.

3. Do I look Good or What?
This is your chance to make a good impression and go all out. Get a haircut or style your hair differently, put on some of your most nicest duds. Guys this your chance to shave and clean your fingernails and put on some cologne or some nice smelling aftershave. Girls this is your opportunity to dress up and be a little more flirty with your appearance; a soft perfume will finish it off nicely.
Again it's all about taking the time to look good and getting them to notice your effort.

4. Thanks for the Quickie but Don't Stop There!
Valentine's Day has come and gone, now what? Well now is your opportunity to follow through and continue in your efforts to keep the attention of your girlfriend/boyfriend or loved one. Valentine's Day should not be the only day when you both attempt to show each other you care.
Each week or month try to do something above-and-beyond the realms of the relationship. It's the simple things that count, a small note saying you love them and can't wait till they come home. Leaving the lights on for when they come home so they aren't rooting in the dark for their keys, stopping to get groceries or helping out and making dinner are a few other ideas.

5. Flicker or Flame - Ignite that Fire!
Are you in a relationship and do you want to renew the spark and intimacy? This can be easily done just by showering your loved one with affection, little kisses, hugs and massages throughout the day. Sometimes couples want to give their sex drive a boost but don't know how.
The best bet to stimulate your sexual senses is to take an all-natural libido supplement or have some fun with a sexual enhancement cream. There are extremely effective and top quality supplements on the market that are designed to work with your body to maximize your sexual health system.

6. Push the Boundaries - Live a Little
One of biggest factors in the death of a relationship is monotony. Day in, day out if everything you do as a couple is regulated or same old same old it leaves nothing to the imagination. How do you grow and learn about each other? That's the beauty of being in a relationship - discovering new things about your partner. Try breaking your routine and try something new.
Try an activity where you both can participate like dancing, wind surfing, bird watching, an art class or creative writing, maybe a computer course or cooking class. The point is to get out there and sign up for something together that you both can enjoy and challenge yourselves in.

7. Last Minute = Disaster
This Valentine's Day whatever you choose to do just don't leave it to the last minute. If you aren't prepared ahead of time you risk falling to Murphy's Law - whatever can go wrong will go wrong! And try explaining that to your partner, "Sorry honey I tried to buy you a card and some flowers but they were sold out!"

We wish you and your sweetheart all the best this Valentine's Day!