For men, Valentine’s Day is the worst day of the year. They pick up a last minute bunch of flowers and candy and think that’s enough. Some actually go out and get jewelry. It’s more of a guilt-trip though than an intimate desire to please your mate. There is that nagging thought of a lo-ong year if they get caught empty-handed on Valentine’s Day! They shop like robots, and it looses the fun and special feeling the day was intended to have.

Valentine’s Day is more of a woman’s holiday. Their idea of showing love is to be showered and pampered by the one they love. Flowers, jewelry and chocolates are a symbol of their affection. While they pretend they don’t care if their mate forgets, but are heartbroken.

Gender is not specific to romance – men enjoy an intimate evening just as much as women do (they just don’t like to admit it). The execution is where their views seem to take a different direction. 

Take all the hard feelings out of this special day by planning together to do something you each will enjoy.

The man can plan ahead by sending a romantic gift basket - full of chocolates, the Kama Sutra, and even intimate paint-boxes of chocolate.

Prepare his favorite meal and drink, light some candles around the room, send the kids off for the evening, and dress up as if you were going out (make-up, jewelry and all). It doesn’t have to cost a fortune, the intimacy and chance to relax together makes it special.

For a special touch - put on your favorite music and dance together. Sit down and snuggle together to a movie you both have been wanting to see. Then go hand-in-hand to your bedroom - following a path strew with red, heart-shaped silk petals .

It will be one of the most romantic evenings in your life, and it didn't cost a fortune.