New Valentine’s Day Date - How Best to Celebrate…

You’ve been spending time exclusively with one person for a few months now, and you’re convinced that you have a thing going on. The tricky part, though, is there hasn’t been an official declaration that you’re dating, and certainly, the “L” word hasn’t escaped either of your lips. With Valentine’s Day coming up, you are left wondering how you are going to celebrate the day. So, what do you do?

Pretending that the day does not exist or has slipped your mind might reflect poorly on you. After all, the point is to continue dating this person, and navigating this holiday is part of the process.

Suppose no plans have been made to get together on the day. In that case, you could send the person you are seeing a quick text to wish them a happy Valentine’s Day or a goofy card that suits their personality. This way, you would have allowed yourself to acknowledge the day without placing pressure on either party to engage more than is comfortable.

Alternatively, you could have an honest, light-hearted conversation about expectations for each person to clear any doubts. This will help you determine appropriate boundaries for both parties involved. Talking about it is also a great way to get rid of the day’s awkwardness and uncertainty. This gives space for you to enjoy each other’s company regardless of what you decide to do on Valentine’s Day.

Some relationship experts suggest that it is too early to exchange Valentine’s Day gifts if you haven’t exchanged Christmas gifts yet and to wait until next Valentine’s Day. At this point, you likely would have exchanged birthday and Christmas gifts, and Valentine’s Day won’t be so much a mystery anymore.

It is also important to note that Valentine’s Day is not as important to some people regardless of their relationship status. With that in mind, try not to read too much into it if your date shares a different approach to the day and does not acknowledge it as you would. One thing that might be helpful is to chat with them about their take on the day and how they expect to celebrate it. Suppose they are adamant that they do not see the need to celebrate. In that case, you may come up with a compromise that allows you both to celebrate comfortably, so both of your needs for the day are met.

Remember, at the end of the day, Valentine’s Day gives us a special opportunity to show those around us how much we love and appreciate them. I hope you celebrate it in the best way for you and that you look forward to future Valentine’s Day celebrations to come.

Happy Valentine’s Day!