What to do this Valentine’s Day

14 Feb, 2020 - 00:02 0 Views

eBusiness Weekly

Whether you and your significant other have been together for years or just a little while, we’d like to remind you that the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift is time spent together — and that couples of all types should consider doing an out-of-the-box activity on February 14.

Here, we’ve rounded up the absolute best things to do on Valentine’s Day, from Valentine’s Day getaways you can take with your partner to fun activities that you don’t normally do with one another.

Truthfully, no matter what you and your beau decide to do, you’ll both have the best time because you’re spending the day with each other. And even if you’re short on cash this year, there are tonnes of ways to make February 14 extra special. You could, for instance, opt for a thoughtful breakfast in bed experience or a simple, at-home Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Or maybe you’d prefer to just cozy up together in your finest and have a romantic Valentine’s Day movie marathon (just don’t forget the popcorn!).

Go ballroom dancing

For the ultimate romantic night, try your hand at ballroom dancing. If you’re newbies, there are classes you can sign up for, as well as groups that meet to show you the ropes. Before you know it, you’ll both be gliding along the dance floor.

Have a Parisian date night

Pretend like you’re in the “City of Love” this Valentine’s Day. Make sweet (or savoury!) crepes, share a bottle of wine, and put on some romantic music to set the tone.

Play tourist in your own town

Is there a landmark in your town that you’ve always wanted to visit? Or a museum you’ve never seen? Become tourists in your own home and finally check off one or two of those bucket list items you keep putting off. Get into the role by snapping tons of pictures throughout the day.

Take a pottery lesson

What’s more romantic than a unique activity that you wouldn’t do on any other day of the year? We love the idea of heading to your local pottery studio for an afternoon of art, creativity, and fun.

Bake something delicious

Yes, a home-cooked meal is one option for Valentine’s Day. But have you ever considered ordering in and simply making dessert together? Baking is a great way to spend more time with your significant other while having a blast in the kitchen.

Go for a drive

No destination? No problem. All you need for this fun Valentine’s Day activity is a sense of adventure and a car! You’ll both get out of your comfort zones while you explore new terrain. There’s no telling what you might stumble across.

Recreate your first date

Take things way back to where you first started falling for each other with a second take at your first date. If your memory is super sharp, you could even order the same food and drinks as that one memorable night.

Take a trip

Take a day or even an entire weekend and venture to a destination neither of you have been before. You’ll get out of your comfort zone and have a fabulous time doing it!

Cook dinner together

A special home-cooked meal can be so much more romantic than going out to eat at a super busy restaurant. Even if one of you doesn’t have chef-worthy skills, you can still make a memorable dinner you’ll both enjoy.

Have a romantic movie marathon.

Grab the popcorn and settle in on the couch for an evening filled with your favourite rom-coms.

Exchange heartfelt gifts

No, February 14 doesn’t have to be all about presents, but it is nice to give and receive a little token of affection. Consider purchasing an item your loved one has always wanted, DIYing something special, or even just gifting a DIY Valentine’s Day card.

Make heart-shaped food

Pizza, strawberry pie, eggs in a basket, cupcakes  your imagination’s the limit on this one. Up the romance factor by making finger foods (heart-shaped mini quiches, anyone?) and feeding them to each other.

Get to know each other better over a bottle of wine

Once the booze is flowing, ask each other these 36 questions scientifically proven to break intimacy barriers.

Some of you may already know the answer to (“How’s your relationship with your mother?”) while others are hypotheticals — you’ve likely never posed.

Okay, here are the questions for you . . .

Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?

Would you like to be famous? In what way?

Before making a phone call, do you ever rehearse what you’re going to say? Why?

What would constitute a perfect day for you?

When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you choose?

Do you have a secret hunch about how you will die?

Name three things you and your partner appear to have in common.

For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?

Take four minutes and tell your partner your life story in as much detail as possible.

If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?

If a crystal ball could tell the truth about yourself, your life, the future or anything else, what would you want to know?

Is there something that you’ve dreamt of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?

What is the greatest accomplishment of your life?

What do you value most in a friendship?

What is your most treasured memory?

What is your most terrible memory?

If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are living now? Why?

What does friendship mean to you?

What roles do love and affection play in your life?

Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.

How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people?

How do you feel about your relationship with your mother?

Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “we are both in this room feeling . . .”

Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share…”

If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or her to know.

Tell your partner what you like about them: Be honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met.

Share with your partner an embarrassing moment in your life.

When did you last cry in front of another person? By yourself?

Tell your partner something that you like about them already.

What, if anything, is too serious to be joked about?

If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven’t you told them yet?

Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire. After saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be? Why?

Of all the people in your family, whose death would you find most disturbing? Why?

Share a personal problem and ask your partner’s advice on how he or she might handle it. Also, ask your partner to reflect back — how you seem to be feeling about the problem you have chosen.

Maybe it’s the drive-in where you first kissed or the romantic restaurant where you celebrated becoming homeowners — pick a place that’s special to your history as a couple and go back.

Write love letters to each other

If you’ve never done it before, now’s the time to put in writing why your partner is so special to you. Tell them which of their qualities you most admire, how they make you feel, and why you fell in love with them.

Take a bath together

For a bubble bath worthy of a honeymoon suite, surround the tub with candles, sprinkle rose petals in the water, and set a tray of chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne within arm’s reach.

Make beautiful music

No worries if overtly romantic gestures aren’t your thing. Book a room at your local karaoke bar and have fun singing duets like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ “Islands in the Stream”, Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis’ “Cruisin” and “You’re the One That I Want” from Grease. — Country Living.

 

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