Valentine’s Day is something of a minefield for many people, but it doesn’t have to be. What many guys fail to understand 
is that women don’t want to be showered with red roses and a serenade y their Prince Charming on Valentine’s Day – but they don’t want to have the day forgotten either. The following tips will help you to come out of Valentine’s Day looking like the best beau ever.
Remembering the Day is Everything
Simply remembering that it’s Valentine’s day is a sure-fire way to earn a lot of Brownie points. Showing that you remember the day, without appearing like you’re grudgingly following a social convention, will earn you even more.
Even if your girl says that Valentine’s Day isn’t important to her, it’s still nice to mark the day with a card and a box of chocolates. Many girls say that the day doesn’t matter, but are disappointed when the card doesn’t appear. So, ignore the protestations of “It’s just a day”, and make a small effort, just to be on the safe side!
Dress Up If You’re Going Out
When your girl says that your Hawaiian shirt with the surfing shark on it is a “unique men’s shirt”, she doesn’t mean unique in the way you think. If you’re taking your girl out for a nice meal, dress up in something smart and timeless. An attractive Barbour jacket is something that will last for years. As a rule of thumb, save your unique men’s shirt for the beach, and get out a timeless, classic cut suit or Barbour jacket for trips to posh restaurants.
Don’t Forget the Card
A nice Valentine’s day card is important for many girls – not only does it show that you remembered, it’s something that she can show to her friends, and keep as a memento of the day. Even if you’re planning a holiday, an evening out, or a romantic meal at home, the card is still important.
Put Your Phone Away
Going on a date with someone who is glued to their cell phone is a turn-off at the best of times, but it’s particularly bad on Valentine’s Day. This is the one day when you’re supposed to show how important your Valentine is to you, so log out of Facebook and Twitter, and put your phone on silent. An evening of being disconnected won’t kill you, and your followers will still be there in the morning, waiting to read about the awesome date you had last night.
It’s Not Black Magic
Sometimes, it can feel like women live in a completely different world to guys, but it’s not really that difficult to understand what a woman wants on Valentine’s day. All they really want is to feel like you made an effort because you wanted to. Not because they wanted you to, or because the newspapers and magazines say that you should, but because you wanted to mark a special day with the one you love. A quiet romantic evening that you both enjoy is a much nicer Valentine’s gift than a grudgingly given expensive meal and diamond necklace. Honestly.
This article was written by Crispin Jones on behalf of Anna Davies, suppliers of Barbour jackets and unique men’s shirts.
