Guys take note: Valentine’s ideas that will ‘wow’ her

Last year, when she was giddy over the anniversary of the day you both met, were you clueless? Did you fail to notice when she completely changed her hair style? Or - even worse - did you forget her birthday?

Valentine's Day is your opportunity to make up for it all - with gifts and experiences that will leave her breathless and delighted with your love for her. If you're wondering just how to do that, here are some ideas to help you:

Flowers

It's not just a sexist stereotype - women really do love receiving flowers, especially for Valentine's Day. But don't think that just showing up with a bouquet of roses in your hands is all it will take to "wow" her. Presentation counts, gentlemen.

Sending flowers to her workplace will score you some serious points when she's the envy of every other gal in her office. If you're taking her out to a fancy restaurant, consider dropping off the flowers first and asking the host or hostess to make sure they're placed on your table to greet her when she sits down. For a truly romantic floral gesture, cook her a meal at home, put a white cloth on the table, and strew rose petals around the plates and silverware.

Jewelry

Just like flowers, jewelry is always a welcome gift. But beware: when it comes to giving jewelry, your philosophy should definitely be "go big or go home." That doesn't mean you have to go into debt to buy her the biggest stone you can find. Rather, your jewelry gift needs to make a big impact, either by being breathtakingly beautiful or something that has special meaning for her.

Once you know how much you'll spend, be sure to find out what her favorite pieces and styles are. Maybe she's a ring girl. Or perhaps she favors pendants. Poll her female friends and relatives for ideas. One economical option - that she'll also find sweet and special - is to create a charm bracelet for her. Many jewelry makers now offer quality bracelets that can be customized with charms that are meaningful for the wearer. For example, if you met while walking your dogs, she might be enchanted by a bracelet that features a dog bone and a small heart.

Romance

Words are powerful and nothing says "romance" like putting your feelings into words. It might seem corny - or even embarrassing - to you, but chances are she'll be thrilled with a beautiful card and a handwritten note telling her just how much you love her. Take it up a notch by learning (or writing) a love poem and reciting it for her in a private moment.

And of course, the ultimate romantic gesture will always be asking her to share her life with you. A Valentine's Day proposal can be a dream come true for many women. And if you've already married the love of your life, take this opportunity to let her know you'd gladly do it all over again - by asking her to renew her vows with you.

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