Valentine’s Day Playlist

It’s nice having someone say that they love you. And it’s not because you make them happy, not because you make them feel special, not because you’re the sweetest person ever, but just because they love you. And they don’t need a reason for that.

If you are lucky enough to have someone to give your heart to, sometimes putting your feelings for that special someone into words is near impossible. But fear not! If expressing yourself is a challenge, you can let music speak for you. These are just a few songs that might warm your significant other’s heart, and for you lonely children out there, here are a few songs for you too:

The Cheesy Options:

1. Perfect Two by Auburn

2. You and I by Ingrid Michaelson

3. Everything You Do by He is We

4. Count On Me by Bruno Mars

The Serious Options:

5. Marry Me by Train

6. Hummingbird by Nevershoutnever

7. I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz

The Lonely Option:

8. Beautifully by Jay Brannon

9. Almost Lover- A Fine Frenzy

10. If only I by Jon McLaughlin

Don’t Let the First Date Be the Last

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The hardest part is already done; you asked your crush to be your valentine and she said, “yes.” Now, for the fun part: planning.

To be quite frank, yes, it can be difficult. Women, like men, are a complicated species. Some of us are moody while others are unwavering, some are indecisive while others know exactly what they want, some are clingy while others like to give and have space, and some are picky while others aren’t hard to please.

So it’s understandable if you don’t know what to plan for your first date, especially if it falls on such an important day of the year. You won’t always know what they’ll expect from you. So the best thing to do is plan something simple, yet fun and romantic. And who better to take advice from than a girl herself?

First of all, you need to know how to act and how to take a hint. Read her body language; her actions and her bodily movements will tell you more than her words. If her hand is constantly brushing yours or she lays it out between the two of you on the couch, grab her hand.

Let her lead the discussion. Although they want you to carry the conversation as well and respond when words are needed, women like to be the center of attraction. Don’t speak over her or talk longer than necessary. If she looks bored, change the subject.

Kiss her if she wants to be kissed. How will you know? Easy. She might bite her lip or lean in so your faces are inches apart. She might touch your face or pull you closer. Take it as your cue to steal a kiss.

The most important thing to do is always be respectful. Show her that you’re a gentleman. Make her feel special, that way your first date with her won’t be your last.

Now for the actual date. How are a few ideas:
1. Dinner and a Drive in Movie
2. Cooking together
3. Ice Skating
4. A picnic on the beach
5. Lay in your pick-up truck at night and watch the stars listening to cheesy love songs

Depending on the girl and your own personal taste, you can choose from one of these
or many other ideas. Just think of something creative. At the end if you really can’t think of
something, you can always just ask her what she wants to do, and that’s fine too. The most
important thing is to make this Valentine’s Day one that will live in both your memories forever.