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Very Valentine’s Day - Alternative Tips for the traditional day

By Paul Falzone CEO of The Right One

DATELINE: BALTIMORE, MD AND NORWELL, MA…Cupid is poised with bow and arrow to herald Valentine’s Day... But are you ready?

Whether you’ve been with your sweetheart for less than a year or more than 20, romance is at the top of the list and will always be remembered by the one you’ve wooed.

Romance is similar to art. The beauty lies in the details.

Make this Valentine’s Day more of an alternative one – where you forgo the cliché of a so called “romantic” meal in a noisy, overcrowded restaurant – and concentrate on pleasing your beloved through many minute details.

According to Paul A. Falzone, CEO of The Right One and Together, the world’s largest personal introduction service, “Do something original. Be yourself, cater to the unique desires of your loved one. Anything you can do to be creative and personalize the day should be attempted. Think of some of the things you discovered you both liked when you first began dating each other. Maybe you both have a passion for jazz music or crave warm brownies with ice cream at midnight. Whatever it may be, somehow work it in to the day or night. Creating a wonderful Valentine’s Day is not rocket science. By concentrating on the little things, you’ll ensure romantic fireworks.”

Need a nudge? Consider:

· Wake your partner with fresh brewed coffee and breakfast, at the table or in bed.

· Burn a CD of his/her favorite songs.

· Start your sweetie’s car on a cold morning or, better yet, clean it for them.

· Open doors for your love and help him/her carry briefcase or other belongings.

· Write a poem or love letter to your significant other.

· Arouse your lover’s attention by sending a gift basket of lotions and potions to her/him at work.

· Leave your sweetheart a romantic voice or text message on his/her cell phone.

· Bring home a movie, whether romance, comedy or something more feisty, that you know you will both enjoy.

· Serve your sweetie their favorite home cooked meal complete with candlelight and his/her favorite, scrumptious dessert.

· Turn the lights down, light some candles, put on some mood music and slow dance.

· Find "your song" on the Internet and e-mail the MP3 file to your special someone.

· Craft a romantic note (dab with your cologne) and slip into his/her jacket pocket.

· Run a bath for your love, complete with scented oils and candlelight.

· Give him/her a massage.

· Do your partner’s daily chores (i.e., walk the dog, empty the dishwasher, pick up the dry-cleaning, etc.)

· If you have children, take them out for an hour or so to give your partner some quiet time.

· Open a bottle of champagne or offer delectable chocolates (a known aphrodisiac).

· Do you sing or play an instrument? Serenade your love.

· Place a single red rose on his/her pillow.

· Hug and kiss your Valentine.

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