Top 10 things NOT to do on Valentine’s Day

I’ve really had Valentine’s Day on the brain (surprise, surprise) in the last few weeks. I’ve written about what to do, how to get what you want, giving flowers to men, caring for roses and Teleflora's cool Diamonds & Roses bouquets. Diamonds and Roses bouquet

Today it occurs me that what NOT to do is equally important. So, read on to learn what to skip on Feb. 14.

10. Book a table for one. Look, No. 10 had to be a no-brainer, right? :) Anyway, avoid buying into the myth that only twosomes can celebrate. This is VD, not Noah’s Ark! If you’re in between relationships, band together with other singles and plan a fun night for a group.

9. Wait and see. Don’t wait around for one of the above-mentioned friends to organize an evening. What about hosting a chocolate pot-luck?

8. Forget your faves. VD celebrates all kinds of love – romantic, platonic, maternal, paternal, peternal (cats, dogs, etc.). So if you’ve been out of touch with parents, friends, sibs and such, this is an ideal time to reconnect.

7. Lower your standards. Tempted to hook up with an old flame just to have company on VD? Understandable, but stay strong. Otherwise, you’ll probably regret it later.

6. Diss yourself. Don’t have second thoughts re: buying yourself flowers. Think of all the other stuff you buy – for yourself. VD is a special day, you deserve a special treat. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that.

5. Bring up flaws, faults and foibles. If you’re with your sweetie, have fun! There’s never a good time for it, but VD is not the day to discuss what needs fixing in your relationship. Duh!

4. Complain. ’Nuff said.

3. Discuss data. At least not the latest study from University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research, which found that couples see each other as more annoying the longer they're together. See the full story (AFTER 2-14!) on www.livescience.com/health or www.yahoo.com.

2. Be unrealistic. If VD is important to you, take the lead on creating a romantic, memorable day. Or decide that you’ll do it together – maybe agree that you’ll each find a surprise for the other?

1. Put off planning. Waiting until the last minute to plan the night and buy flowers or other gifts is setting yourself up for a stress-fest. However you choose to spend it, act now so you can relax and enjoy the day.

What is your favorite Valentine's memory? Drop me a note with the details & maybe you'll inspire someone else.

Jacqueline - Editor

February 6, 2008

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owen

we been married now for 46 years i have never missed a valentine day we have a lot of very good memory's i still give flowers to her yet.she is shocked that i still remember valentine day

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