Dear Grace,
I’ve been in a relationship for a few months now and this will be our first Valentine’s Day together. But, we are not the old-school romantic couple and like to stay away from such cheesy relationship things. We usually enjoy our simple movie dates or go bowling instead of the typical candlelight dinners. My boyfriend is very vocal about his dislike for the mainstream couple-y activities and he absolutely hates the ‘hearts and flower shows’ you see at most restaurants. But, since it’s our first Valentine’s Day, I want it to be special. The problem is, a Valentine’s Day dinner at our favourite restaurants is typical and I know he’ll hate it. What should I do?
- Ishita Gupta, Churchgate
Dear Ishita,
Every couple has their own personality and yours is very unique. If you don’t enjoy candlelight dinners, then ditch it. You can plan your evening whichever way you like. Spend the day doing something he’s been talking about. If you are into adventure activities, go for a short trip to a nearby hill station or visit an amusement park. There’s nothing better than an adrenaline rush to bring a couple closer. To avoid the regular dinner date restaurants, why not order in and set up a romantic dinner of your own. (You can have candles if you want, you know...)