Romantic Valentines Day Gift Ideas – Avoid Making These Mistakes

By: Brian Borgia

Come the morning of February 14th, many of us will wake up in a panic. After powering down a morning cup of coffee, we will get dressed, hop in the car, and drive to the nearest department store. Roaming the aisles, a gift for our special someone will be purchased for Valentines Day. But is it the right gift? Is it a romantic Valentines Day gift or just something that comes in a box with a pretty bow?

For many of us, the thought of Valentine’s Day sends shivers up the spine. There is a lot of pressure to find a gift that your significant other is going to like. You imagine in advance when they open it. “Oh, that’s great, sweetie. I really needed a new set of pans.” Okay, something practical is not very romantic for Valentines Day. “Wow, you got me a new shirt. This will look great at work on Monday.” Another practical gift – that they could have bought for themselves.

For the right romantic Valentine’s Day gift, you simply need to do one thing: listen. What does your special someone like? If they like to read, perhaps you get them a first printing of their favorite book. If they like a particular movie actor, maybe you get them a collection of that actor’s films or take them out for a special movie night. Do they enjoy good food? How about taking them out to their favorite restaurant or better yet, making them a candlelight dinner at home?

Although some people malign Valentine’s Day as “just another greeting card holiday,” it is a time when people expect to hear how you feel about them. A truly romantic Valentines Day gift will do just that. Even if it is something that is more practical in nature, you need to express your feelings in some way. You don’t have to spend a fortune – just tell them how you feel – with a card or something more unusual like writing it in the sand, sending flowers with a note, or something like a message in a bottle.

When you express your feelings, really try to put down the right words. If you need to, research sample love messages and poems on the internet to help stir your creativity and emotions. Receiving a card on Valentines Day that says, “Love Ya!” or “Thinking of you on this special day” just doesn’t do enough. You need to dig deep and let them know how important they are to you.

Brian Borgia is owner of Romantic Room Designs and Creative Romantic Gifts – two companies specializing in romantic gift ideas including personalized gifts and hotel room decorations. Brian has 18 years of hospitality experience and is the author of Northern California’s Guide for Fun, Excitement and Romance. He and his wife and two kids in Monterey, California.