how to make valentine extra special

How to Make Valentine's Day Extra Special

The pressure that comes every February 14th should not overwhelm you from showing your loved ones just how much you care about them. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, there are simple ways to make Valentine’s Day extra special for the ones you love, not to mention yourself. Soon your loved ones will be thinking you were struck by Cupid’s arrow!

Method One of Five:

For your significant other

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Don't forget! Mark your calendars, because the worst thing is to be caught off guard, struggling at the last minute to make Valentine’s Day special for your partner.

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Plan ahead. Procrastination leads to sloppiness. Start thinking about plans, reservations and gift ideas a week in advance to make sure everything plays out smoothly.

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Anything is better than nothing! Whatever you do, do not leave your partner empty-handed. A card, flowers and candy are all clichés, but clichés become that way for a reason; they’re effective.

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Make them feel loved. Valentine’s Day is all about expressing your love for someone. Give your partner your undivided attention, and go the extra mile to prove there’s no one you’d rather share this day with.

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Do something specific to your relationship. Whether it’s revisiting the site of your first date or surprising them with plans you’ve been talking about doing forever but kept putting off, showing your partner that you listen and hold reverence for moments in your relationship is the best way to go.

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Celebrate your love and relationship. Reflect on your relationship; relive the laughs, the romance and all the other little things that have made it so special. A photo scrapbook or slideshow, as well as mementos from dates are a great way to show nostalgia and sentimentality for your partner.

Method Two of Five:

For your family members

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Send them cardck of Valentine’s Day cards, write a message in them and mail them off to your family. The message can be simple, but make sure it shows that you gave it some thought. Tell them how you truly feel about them but make it short and sweet!

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Call them. Even if it’s just for a brief 5 minutes, calling up your parents to tell them you love them is a great way to show your Valentine's Day spirit. They’ll truly appreciate it and you’ll get an “I love you” back indefinitely.

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A simple sign of affection: If you’re around your family members, drop in for a visit and leave them with a hug or kiss. Take mom out for dinner  Make sure it's a place or an activity that you know your parents will enjoy but don't go too overboard with it.

Method Three of Five:

For your friends

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Celebrate with each other. Go out for a night in town with your friends. Weather you are single or not single, show them that you didn't forget about them. Tell them how much you appreciate them. Go to the movies, shopping,

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Expressndship means. Something as simple as a text wishing them a Happy Valentine’s Day or a Facebook post with heart emojis is a nice way to show that you may not share romantic love, but it’s still love all the same.

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Gift ideas for friends. Give each other silly gifts  or buy those giant heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and a bottle of wine and share them amongst each other. But give some thought to it. If they love buy them a pack and put it in cute valentines box. If they enjoy dark chocolate buy them a bar and share them together.

Method Four of Five:

For your crush

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Go the extra mile. If you’re crushing on Valentine’s Day, a good way to really show that person your feelings is to do something they might not expect. Being there for them in any way could go a long way.

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Give them or make them something. This shows a lot of thought on your part and solidifies you as someone who cares about them. Whether it’s hlping them in their or slipping them a card, it’s the gesture that will resonate the most

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Tell them you like them. If they’re single too and you've been flirting with the idea for a while, just go for it. What better time to make a move?

Method Five of Five:

For yourself

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Treat yourself. You love yourself (hopefully) so why not treat yourself to the same kind of love and affection you’re giving to others. Buy something for yourself or take an hour for some “me” time. You deserve it. A day at the spa or your favorite delivery fast food or take-out.

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Don’t beat yourself up for being single. Valentine’s Day is notorious for being a couples’ holiday. Don’t let the social stigma of this holiday knock you down if you happen to be single on this one day. It’s better to be single than to have a partner you choose to love out of convenience to satisfy the expectations of this holiday.This is just an excuse to spend EVEN MORE time with your friends and family!

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Celebrate love in general. Love is universal, so celebrate this natural, all-encompassing human emotion. Celebrate your accomplishments, party with your friends or surround yourself with family. Love comes in all forms beyond just romance. Allow yourself to feel it in some way.

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Be the best you can be for your loved ones. It’s the one day of the year where everyone should take an extra minute and acknowledge the loved ones that you value, whoever they may be. It truly is the little things, and you’ll end up making someone’s day by expressing your love for them.