Cue the butterflies, the season of love is here. But with all the hearts and rainbows comes that moment of doubt. Doubt that your partner will forget about that special February 14th, doubt that they will not live up to your expectations, or even doubt that the day will not go as you planned. Sometimes your partner needs that little push to make Valentines one to remember. So, this year follow our helpful tricks and hints; Cupid’s got nothing on you.
Give your special someone a gift a few days before Valentines. Explain to your partner that you just could not wait to give them the present. This will set the bar for what kind of gift you hope to receive and reminds them that Valentines is calling and just around the corner. By giving your partner an early gift, you can guarantee that they will not forget Valentines and will get you a gift as thoughtful as yours!
If shopping together, casually point out some things that you admire. Whether it is at the mall or online, there are many opportunities to point out some gift suggestions to your partner. You might be surprised to find that your significant other is actually paying more attention than you think they would. So instead of just hoping that your valentine is thinking about the same gift ideas that you are- talking about the ones you want will likely give him or her the hints they need.
If your partner has planned a great Valentine’s Day in the past or other occasion, drop hints of how much that meant to you. Bring up the particular activity you did together or the gift that they purchased for you. This might inspire them to recreate that special occasion once again.
Direct, direct, direct! If there is something you want or something you want to do, just plain come out and say it! As much as we want to believe our partners can read our minds, most of the time we must accept that this is not the case. If you have ideas of where you would like to go on a date or a gift you would like to receive, don’t be subtle at all and simply say it!
Sometimes it's better to come to terms with the fact that if you would like to have the Valentine’s Day of your dreams, would like to avoid disappointments, and reach the expectations that you have, go ahead and make the first move on your own. Make reservations at the restaurant you have been wanting to try or buy some bubbly, cook dinner, and plan a romantic evening at home. Your partner will appreciate you taking charge, and your evening will go exactly as you wanted it to.
And the last resort award goes to… your friends! You’ve dropped all the hints you can possibly think of, but better way to get exactly what you want by getting the point across straight from the source to your partner, than through your friends? How they phrase your gift request is up to them but there is nothing like an old-fashioned word of mouth from an old friend to get the message directly to your partner!
