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Step 1
Consider cooking a special dinner for your Valentine. While many people expect a fancy dinner at an exclusive restaurant, being surrounded by other couples with the same idea and an overly attentive waiting staff can add to the pressure and destroy a romantic atmosphere. Romance does not necessarily mean expensive and formal; a candle lit dinner at home can be just as special and even more heartfelt.
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Step 2
Keep it simple, whether you choose to have dinner out or in. Stick to food that you already know that your partner loves. It's the thought that counts, so don't overreach or you may end up with a menu you can't read or a recipe you can't follow. If you are under pressure to execute the perfect Valentine's Day plan, you are asking for trouble; choose a simple meal so that you can relax and enjoy yourself and each other.
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Step 3
Plan the evening well ahead of time, because last minute planning spells disaster. If you plan to go out, remember it is a busy night and make your reservations well in advance. If you are dining in, plan your meal with enough time to try it out once. Experimenting with your meal will allow you to calculate the time you need to prepare, add spices or extras that might be nice and will insure that the special day will go smoothly.
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Step 4
Remember all the classic Valentine's Day elements, that however clichéd, will always bring joy to your lover's heart. Buy a small box of chocolates, roses and champagne. For something extra special, consider jewelry, a watch or sexy underwear.
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Step 5
Compliment your lover. Whether the evening is perfect is not the point, it is the celebration of the two of you as a couple. Tell your partner how special they are to you and why. Valentine's Day is the perfect time to say all of the things that are usually too mushy to say and a simple compliment can relieve not only the pressure that you are feeling, but also the anxiety that they are feeling.
