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How to Navigate Valentine’s Day Early in a Relationship. February 14th making you cringe?
Avoid the landmines new couples face. You will need Common sense and caution. Step 1.
Before Valentine’s Day, determine how you feel about the person you’re dating.
Whether you’re itching for a serious relationship and don’t want to scare
the other person off, or you’re more interested in something casual and don’t
want to send the wrong signals, keeping the holiday light and easy is key. If you’re
unsure about the relationship altogether, avert disaster by making other plans, or conveniently
being out of town on February 14th. Step 2. Be careful where you take your date. Candlelit
tables, chocolate fondue, and men proposing in every direction--can you say awkward? Choose
wisely. Step 3. Refrain from slipping Valentine buzz words into your conversation. Terms like
“love,” “wedding,” “babies,” and “prenup” can lead to an uncomfortable
moment. Step 4. Use comedy to cope with the possible awkwardness. Making fun of over-the-top
Valentine’s traditions can help reduce the pressure and overcome the stereotypes
of the holiday. Step 5. Don’t overspend. A wildly extravagant outing or gift can give
the wrong idea. Skip the cliches, too. Keep it thoughtful and personal. Men: Never offer
your Valentine a gift that’s enclosed in anything resembling a ring box. (Unless it’s
a diamond ring.) Step 6. Invite a low-key friend and their date, and hit the town as
a foursome. A fun group dynamic can help ease tension. Did you know Twenty-five percent
of men in a national poll admitted they don’t make advance plans for a romantic Valentine’s
Day with their sweetheart.