More than half a century ago, several department stores Spanish capital said that the February 14, Valentine's event was the day of love and affection that this must be shown giving a gift to your loved one. This campaign was successful but, almost simultaneously, were born opponents: that if a party promoted by such an establishment, all advertising, love is not shown with objects, if it is an English custom imposed on us (the latter has its point of reason). But, despite the many years that have passed and each time we become suspicious of collective parties, perhaps by pure fashion or conviction, who does not remember the first Valentine's Day gift? You received in your life? And most importantly, that we remember who gave us the gift? With the new year, we decided to soften our hearts and let the kitsch or sentimental marketing efforts do not affect us both time to show our brothers and sisters in life that are important to us. If you do not have this practice of Valentine, or their successful first time, here we leave a little guide. A Valentine for beginners.
Take time to think about the present: the question is not present itself, but the dedication we put into it. The flowers are nice, the chocolates and go to consumer tastes but if there is something that really matters, is that what you give away give away, is thinking about what the other person wants. Thus not worth I am liking nor should I like so much that you should have it. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate with an occasional gift that we get into the skin of another person daily.
A gift is something only for someone else: yes, we agree, the statement seems a tautology style football is eleven against eleven or no small enemy. But it is not, because what we must consider that a trip for two, for example, is a gift that makes the other person? Are we saying that I give more time to be together as a gift-gift? May this be our intention and has a very good intention, yes, but if you want something that says in letters of gold, it is that our gift is something that our loved enjoyment alone. Call us hopeless romantics but we still believe in it that you want more, the more you are.
Surprise, spice of life: although the routine in a couple is not so-so-so objectionable as suggested by a lot of magazines and sometimes the experience of the day. We do have to be careful with the ennui and boredom so, why not take a designated to have those gestures not expect from us far. Sometimes being of those people who give their all on Valentine's Day has such small rewards: our love we look with confidence always but with a new emotion. Sorry again for being cheesy.
And some plans: it is not about the gifts. Moreover, if you are of those people working in DIY or decorating or sewing, as almost better than yourselves a gift made to yourselves. But if you want to celebrate an intimate moment and choose to set yourselves this date to remind you how well you are looking to the future together, for nothing better than a romantic dinner at the O'Pazo Steakhouse. We are close to Compostela and the Rías Baixas, the dining room is cozy, our wine cellar and spectacular letter and I will try with the care you deserve.
How do you like to spend Valentine's Day?
Image from "Antique Valentine 1909 01" de Chordboard
