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After Christmas comes Valentine's; the ultimate love season in Nigeria that everyone looks forward to. There is always something appealing about Valentine's day for newly wedded couples and couples who have the opportunity of being together on that day.
To make the best of this season, we have put together tips on how to spend your first unofficial romantic holiday together as a couple:
Make A Unanimous Decision:
No Bickering! Decide on how you want to spend your first Valentine's together by comparing interests, free time and available resources. Think about spending it together at home or plan to travel to a new city to have the time of your lives together. Whatever decision you make, ensure it is something you both will enjoy.
Create beautiful memories:
This is one of the best times you can create beautiful memories together. Get rid of whatever misunderstanding you both have and just enjoy the moment of this period. Fill your home with beautiful memories by adding new aesthetic into your home, take pictures together, make videos and create a keepsake album.
Attend A Valentine's Day Event Together:
There is always something special about attending events together as a couple during the festive period. It adds to your collection of experiences and it is a fun way of enjoying the city amidst the usual worries of heavy traffic. It also a way of increasing the bond and friendship between you and your spouse.
Watch Romantic Comedy Movies (Romcoms):
Romcoms put a smile on the faces of people that love the idea of love in all its entirety. Watching these at home on Netflix with your choice of takeaway and popcorn is another fun and intimate way to enjoy Valentine's Day. Alternatively, see what Valentine appropriate movies are showing in the cinema.
Exchange Valentine's Gifts:
One of the beautiful things about Valentine's is the exchange of thoughtful gifts that bear a romantic connotation. It creates suspense and adds an element of surprise in the relationship. This is a perfect way to please your partner if he or she has the love language associated with gifting.
If you have never thought about making Valentine's day a big deal, now is your chance because the year 2020 may just be appropriate for new beginnings! Love life in the fullest and richest possible way and see what positive effects it may have on your loved ones in return.