So on a scale of 1-Casanova, how romantic are you? With Valentines Day coming up, I felt it was an appropriate topic as I heard some varying opinions of what was considered romantic and what was considered overboard. It obviously is a personal opinion for most but is there a standard level of romanticism that needs to be displayed on Valentines Day or you are in trouble with your spouse/loved one/significant other? Or on their birthday or what have you. So I figured I would discuss some parameters and what I have heard about from others.
Flowers-
I have heard everything from flowers are a must to they are a complete and utter waste of money. I have bought flowers for my wife every year since we started dating. Even going so far as to have them delivered to her when she was going to school in London while we were dating. So on that front, I am a shade more romantic then some. A woman I was talking about today would rather get a plant as it is actually useful and is not going to die while another would be rather angry if her spouse brought home flowers that he wasted money on them. Guess its a toss up there.
Card-
I have also written my wife a card every year since she got back from London. I like to do it because I probably don’t tell her enough how much she means to me. In the card, I have often put money if we could afford for her to blow some on what I would think of as frivolous purchases. I have also done coupon books in the card with coupons for foot massages, dinner date, weekend away and the like. I enjoy doing this kind of thing but by no means do I feel it puts me in the romantic category that is my younger brother. The guy creates songs and plays guitar and sings them to her.
Dinner-
I have not for many years taken my wife out to dinner but have more than one time made dinner for her and the kids. One year I made a fantastic chicken alfredo pizza with a garlic crust that was out of this world. But like most my cooking, I forgot to write down what I did so I can’t remember that recipe anymore. I feel dinner is a must for me. Though I do a lot of the cooking at home, this dinner is usually a little more involved than my usual spaghetti or sloppy joes.
Gift-
I don’t buy gifts on Valentines Day because I feel like I can not pick out something that my wife would truly enjoy and wear on a regular basis. I have not bought jewelry, clothing, or anything else like this for my wife since her engagement ring. I know some that buy their wife jewelry for each Valentines Day. If their wife likes it, perfect. If not, gift exchange?
Chocolate-
Last but certainly not least, the one thing that a person seemingly can never go wrong with. Chocolate. It seems as though chocolate is a guaranteed gift on Valentines Day. Though for some reason, I have forgotten to get some on years where the day crept up on me faster than I like to admit. I more than one time did not realize it was Valentines Day till I got to school and my students were asking me what I got for my wife and I had to awkwardly tell them I had forgotten about it till that moment. But I usually pull it together and try to do something and chocolate is an easy go to. My favorite along with my wife is either Dove or the sea salt chocolates from Costco. Good stuff.
So I guess I may be a little more romantic then some but not quite Casanova, also known as my brother. Where do you fall in that scale? Maybe a few tips that can either make your loved ones Valentines Day a little more special.
