8 Reminders For Your First Ever Valentine’s Date

Adi Miguel

February 10, 2016

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  For years, you celebrated February with your closest friends or your mom and dad. You’ve been waiting for that perfect time that you’ll celebrate it with someone you’re in love with head over heels. You went through that hard process of growing up and opening yourself to someone to find that so called chemistry. You exerted effort, gave time, invested emotions, and offered love.

  Now, you’re facing February with someone you prayed for. Someone you waited. Someone who gave you unusual heart beats and caused those butterflies in your tummy to fly around. This is it. You’re braving your first Valentine’s date.

  1. It should be special but DO NOT EXPECT. We know that it’s your first and you want it to be like in the movies. But there are just some cases that it’s not possible. You may not dress up this year for a fancy resto, but who cares? As long as you’re enjoying each other, binging on Netflix over popcorn and root beer, will be a good Valentine’s Day date.

  2. It’s okay if you’re exerting effort. Who cares if you’re doing too much for the person you love this heart’s day? It might not be grand and expensive but at least you’re exerting energy to celebrate this special day. Your love letter, photo collage, paper flowers, surprise picnic at the lawn, movie marathon, serenade, and whatever corny gimmick you have, have peace that it will be appreciated. And hey, you can do this regardless if you’re the guy or the girl, okay?

  3. Take pictures. Whatever you’re going to do this Valentine’s, document it. And as your relationship goes longer and stronger, you see how you have evolved. You’ll see where your love has taken you both. You’ll see how your choices have grown and how your struggles as a couple strengthen you. You’ll even see how your celebration have improved from year to year. For sure, these photos will make you hold on to your love for each other.

  4. Do something crazy. Since it’s your first Valentine’s Day together, make it memorable by doing something crazy, which can be a tradition for you every heart’s day! For example, if both of you are not good in the kitchen, then cook something complicated and document the whole session. It’ll be something you’d laugh at as your relationship grows old. Or you can have your own truth or dare. And the one who can’t do the dare or say the truth will have a shot of tequila and see who gets drunk first. We still suggest that you document it. :)

  5. Say “thank you”. Whatever your partner gives you, appreciate it. And even if none, you can still be thankful. The fact that you’re together in this special day is already a gift. Be thankful that you’re the one he/she’s holding hands, kissing, hugging, and cuddling with. Be thankful that the person beside you chose to be with you on the 14th.

  6. It’s time to be cheesy. It’s not every day that you say sweet lines or banat to your partner. It’s not every day that you are emotional and be the drama king/queen. We say, seize the 14th. Use this day to be sweet and cheesy. Though you should do it every day, but it’s okay to be exaggerated this time. Be mushy. It’s okay. It’s not every day that you say you’re in love with him or her. It’s not every day that you say he/she is making your heart melt. It’s not every day that you want to look good because of your partner. It’s not every day that you stare at him/her like a piece of art made by an art god. Think like you’re drunk so you can have all the guts to be mushy. Again, it’s the time of the year.

  7. If you feel like making love, go. If the bed is calling you both, then go. If it’s not then don’t force it just because it’s Valentine’s Day. It’s not a-must to do it because of the season. Making love comes anytime and it’s always mutual.

  8. It’s a good time to talk about what’s ahead of you. Your celebration will not be all-day fun and just mushy. There will be a moment where you just need silence and start to talk about serious things. It’s a good time to plan what’s ahead for you as a couple. If you’re the girl, ask him of his plans, since he is the leader of the relationship. Remember, it’s not always marriage that you’re planning. It might be your next getaway, or your next date. It’s like doing your bucket list as a couple.

  Your first Valentine’s Day will be overwhelming. We say, you cherish it and keep in your memory pocket everything that you will learn, everything that you will know, and everything that will make you hold on to your love.

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