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VALENTINE’S DAYETIQUETTE411Photo: Crystal CarrWhether you’re the one who is flying solo, just getting started, or riding themarriage train we all need a bit of advice on how to celebrate a day for lovers.Valentine’s Day can bring on so much pressure when it comes to relationships.I’ve got some tips here on how to make this day special and in some cases keepthe lovin’ going all year long.You’re Not in a Relationship...Okay, someone asks if you have plans and you think it’slame to say that you don’t. Well hey take control of yourV Day agenda and make it a day to remember. You don’thave to be in love with someone else – you can be in lovewith life itself. Plan a fabulous get together with friends (ora friend) or even by yourself! Do something that’s goingto keep you off the out-for-the-night couple’s path. Youcan make it a night in with a Dessert & Champagne Partyor Mexican & Margarita themed fiesta. Whatever you dodon’t be glum spice it up and have fun!You’re in a New Relationship...If you’ve been dating for a very short time, then don’t creepthe other person out by being overly romantic. Keep itsimple but celebrate the day by making it fun. It’s perfectlyfine to exchange cards (be careful of the wording) or evena simple gift. Nix the romantic dinner and do somethingnon-pressure like catch the latest (non-romantic) movieor go bowling. You can even pop into your neighborhoodcoffee spot that features live music by local musicians.You Want to Add some Zing to YourMarriage...Make it a 7-day V Day treat. Don’t just roll out the red carpetfor just one night. Let this Valentine’s Day be the firststop of your journey of reconnecting and jumpstartinga hot torrid affair with your sweetie. Whatever you planmake a commitment to each other that you will do thesame thing (or something like it) on 7 different days withthis day being day 1. Just spread the days throughout theyear. Make up some cute cards that you can cash into oneanother when you feel the need to spice it up and havesome couple time.Plan something Uber romantic. If you’ve got kids, getsomeone to keep them. If they’re really small you mighthave to pay a sitter to stay overnight rather than sendthem out. (Hey, keeping it quiet so not to disturb the sittermight be a game in itself). Whether you go out to a candlelightdinner and wind up at home with rose petals anda silk teddy. Or get a room for the night and have roomservice. Do something romantic and then do it again, andagain – 7 times that is.Elaine Swann is the founder of the Swann School of Protocol and etiquette schoollocated in Carlsbad. Follow her on IG/FB/Twitter @elaineswann. Learn more byvisiting her website www.swannschool.com
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