February 14, 2023
For some, Valentine’s Day is a day of grand gestures, lavish displays of appreciation—and stress.
Valentine’s Day is packed with pressure, and our reactions are split across the board. One study showed that while most people enjoy Valentine’s Day, others didn’t as much. Given a list of 4 choices, here’s what the test takers chose:
- 54% “I love it. It’s a fun way to celebrate the loved ones in your life.”
- 21% “It’s just another day for me.”
- 18% “I don’t care for it. It’s too commercial.”
- 7% “It makes me sad and lonely.”
So here are 3 quick tips that could improve your Valentine’s Day.
1
Drop the pressure
If planning something for Valentine’s Day actual day adds more stress to your life, unfix your attention on February 14. Just because your calendar says so, you don’t have to celebrate love, romance or sex today.
- Instead, think about ways you can invest in your relationships on a daily basis.
- What can you do to surprise your love today and tomorrow and next February?
- Focus on smaller gestures:
- a shoulder rub; an impromptu hug; .
- impromptu hug
- bringing them a cup of coffee or a glass of wine
- words of affirmation
- Speak words of affirmation
- I appreciate it when you…
- I was impressed when you…
- It meant so much to me when you…
- I’m proud of you
- Thank you for…
- You look great today
- Daily investment in your relationships is more important than a single celebration in February.
2
Rearrange
Over the past couple years, with all the havoc that Covid-19 has inflicted upon our routines, it’s likely that your space has acted as an office, school, bedroom, and more.
- Rearrange furniture to create a more open space
- Replace bland ol’ white lightbulbs with bright or softly colored ones
- Buy new pillows and sheets
- Tidy up—it’s amazing was a little bit of cleanliness can do to make your space more inviting and comforting
3
Reflect
Whether you’ve been dating for a month or married for 25 years, it can be nice to look back on your humble beginnings and share your favorite memories with loved ones.
Some prompts to get you started:
- What was the first thing you noticed about your partner?
- What first attracted you to your partner?
- On your first date, what excited you most?
- On your first date, what made you nervous?
- Do you remember the first time you kissed? What was it like?
- What is one awkward intimate moment you wouldn’t want to relive, but are able to laugh about now?
- How has your partner changed for the better since you first met?
This article was brought to you by the Proactive Health Management Plan in partnership with Healthline.
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