Valentine's Day

The Perfect Valentine's Day Ideas For Different Relationship Stages

Valentine's Day is usually very stressful even to those who've been in relationships for several years. From your first meeting, through engagement, marriage, and the time you have a few kids, tastes do change. That's why it becomes a challenge to know what you can use to impress your sweetheart on this big lovers' day. Not to worry, here's a guide on what you can to at every stage of your relationship. 

For New Lovers

You've just met for the first time, so it's a bit too early to brand someone a girlfriend or boyfriend. However, if you've decided to take your love to the next level, there are a few things you can do to at least show some level of commitment.

It doesn't have to be something big, just something to show them that you have them in your mind. Think of a bottle of champagne, a box of chocolates/macarons, a stuffed animal, or a simple bouquet. If you have to go out, you can think of the following:

Taking a Cooking Class

If your date likes the idea of cooking, why not do it together? If anything, attending a cooking class together is quite romantic. It is also the perfect substitute for a dinner date because it is more fun and hands-on. Cooking allows you to spend quality time together. 

Have Drinks and Dessert

Since you are still new to each other, avoid those elaborate dinner dates. Instead, go for drinks and dessert. You can have a lovely small talk as you chew the desert and have your favorite drinks. Use this time to get to know more about each other.

Visit an Aquarium

If there's an aquarium in your area, you can visit it together. Watching fish play around will provide you with an excellent opportunity to bond and make your relationship get stronger.

Have a Picnic

It's great to have a meal outdoors together. Pack a bottle of wine and some snacks then head to a quiet place such as the lakeside, a park, or any other scenic area. Pass the day snacking and enjoying the wine.

More Than a Year of Dating

Congratulations! At least, you now know one another. This might not be the first Valentine's Day you enjoy together. So, it's now time to get a little more romantic. However, your relationship is still budding, and you still have to play it cool.

Thinking of gifts? Well, you can have some custom made necklace, a set of gifts comprising their favorite line of cosmetics, a silk robe, attractive headphones, or a bunch of roses. Other than that, you can make them feel more loved by:

Going For a Dinner Date

At this stage, you need not go for snacks. You need something more tangible. Choose a suitable restaurant with romantic music that can make you forget everything else apart from the two of you. Make reservations to avoid disappointments.

Going For Salsa Dancing Lessons

Even if you aren't good at dancing, salsa dance is something anyone can try. The beauty of salsa dance is that it provides you with an opportunity to get closer to one another.

Visiting Your Hometown

It feels great to be with your love in your hometown, showing them around and explaining a few things here and there. Of course, they'll be a few questions they'll ask that you can respond to with lots of love.

Enjoying The Night Skies

Night skies look amazing. If you live in a warm climate, you can spend some time out lying on your backs and counting the stars. If it gets cold, you can have a small chat by the fireplace.

Going to an Opera

Sounds old school, but if the two of you enjoy opera, why not try it out. It is always moving and romantic.

More Than Two Years in a Relationship

For the woman: If he had not proposed, you might expect it this Valentine's Day.

For the man: Have you proposed to her? She might be expecting it this Valentine's Day

For now, you feel quite comfortable in each other's company. You can freely romance and even have a good laugh together. For gift ideas, go for cake pops, a lucky bamboo plant, a beautiful watch, a favorite hobby that you've known, or a spa kit containing soaps, lotions, candles. Apart from this, you need some fun activities such as:

Singing at Karaoke

It is great fun to hear your partner sing. Laugh at one another as you sing your favorite tunes. It's more romantic to sing the song your partner loves most.

Go to a Comedy Show

People look more attractive when they laugh. Try it out with your partner at a comedy show. Choose the best show with top comedians. You'll never forget the day.

Ride on a Hot Air Balloon

Ever taken a look at your city from the skies? This Valentine's Day provides you with the best opportunity to do just that. And guess what? You are going to do it with your sweetheart. The more your partner is scared of hot air balloons, the better. They'll hold on you tightly.

For Married Couples

Valentine's Day isn't just for those who are dating or those who just met. Use this Valentine's Day to remind yourselves of your first Valentine's Day. You now have a history, and you can share a lot.

This Valentine's Day is the time you can give personalized gifts, an opulent fur throw, an attractive leather wallet, or a bunch of roses. You can as well have a weekend getaway. It's also the time to appreciate the many years you've been together. Enjoy a 3-course date or visit a spa together. You can also go shopping, play golf, look at your old photos, adopt a pet, or visit an animal orphanage.

Whatever you decide to do, remember Valentine's Day comes only once in a year, so make the best use of it.