Is it just me, or do guys get a LOT of pressure when it comes to V-day?
And to be fair, it can be tricky for some of us women, too.
Here’s the Problem… We always hear that “men can’t read your mind.” If you have certain expectations or desires in your relationship- you need to express them! Right? BUT here’s where it gets tricky for us women. We don’t want to tell them exactly what to do, because we like the surprise- that’s part of what makes it romantic, right? BUT that’s where it gets tricky for some guys. They’re not always as creative as women and they feel inadequate when it comes to thinking up spontaneous, romantic surprises. They feel like we’re setting them up to fail. So what do we do? Forget about V-day altogether? Give up on “traditional” romance? Never you fear! We have the perfect V-day solution to get you BOTH on the same page! Yep, we’ve come up with a GREAT compromise! {After all, Valentine’s day should be about BOTH of you!!} Time to take the pressure OFF! This year, you can plan your Valentine’s Day together AND still be able to surprise each other!
Introducing…
A Valentine’s Day Planner- for HIM And HER Yep, one of favorite designers, Sameeha from The Inked Leaf , created these couple’s planners just for our readers! So this year, you can work together to plan a rockin’ V-day! And we know that every couple’s communication “style” is a little different- so we even have THREE different options for you to choose from…
This first option is more than just a boring ol’ planner- it’s a way to turn your Valentine planning into a flirty game! You’ll be recruiting your honey into OPERATION: Valentine and giving him his TOP SECRET Mission Objections. Including some very important Rules of Engagement. {Oh, and I should tell you that it was written up by my brother-in-law, 1st Lieutenant Wilhelm of the US Army. So that makes it totally legit. Just sayin’}
The planner on the first page is for the Valentine’s Day Date Coordinator and will outline their specific objectives. We think this would be a great “mission” for the HUBBY, since the wife is usually the one who most appreciates romantic dates.
The planner on the second page is for the Valentine’s Day Intimacy Coordinator and will outline their specific objectives. We think this would be a great “mission” for the WIFE, since the hubby is usually the one who most appreciates sexy surprises.
This is supposed to be FUN so go ahead and turn it into a whole date. If you like to keep it simple… Then just print out the two different planners and stick them in two envelopes labeled “His” and “Hers.” Then when date night rolls around, you can hand him his TOP SECRET orders and enjoy some snacks and drinks while you plot and plan your “mission objectives” on opposite sides of the table. {No peeking!} I recommend having a laptop, tablet, or smart phone handy for both of you so you can search for your ideas online. {Yep, we’ve included a couple links to help ya out!} If you want, you can even head to the store after that and split up to purchase any materials or supplies you’ll need to complete your “mission objectives.” It’s kind of fun having to hide from each other while you shop. 😉 If you’d like to go all out… Then you can turn this into a full-on, military-themed date. Here are some ideas to get the juices flowing:
Round up some camo gear for both of you to wear. {You can get HIS and HERS costumes here and save them for Halloween} Play the part of his “commanding officer.” When he gets home from work, have your solider report to “the barracks” to change out of his civilian clothes. Make him go through “combat training” before receiving his top secret orders. {Nerf Wars would be fun!} After accepting his “top secret mission,” eat dinner together in the “mess hall” {The dining room works fine, or take him out to eat} End the night with “video surveillance” {AKA- watching a movie. We have a whole bunch of movie date night ideas here!}
OPTION 2: Let Him Choose If you’d rather give your husband some choices instead of specific “objectives,” then option 2 on page 3 would be great for you. Basically, it just helps you divide up who is doing what for Valentine’s Day. The cute poem on the printable explains it all… OPTION 3: Get Straight to the Point If you know that your man would rather you get straight to the point, without any cute poems or sugar coating – then option 3 is the way to go.
Just print off the note, add in your names, and let him know the plan… With three different options to choose from, we’re sure you can find the right one for you and your man! Okay, are you ready? OPERATION: Valentine has officially begun- now go draft your solider!
