Whether you go all out on Valentine’s Day or celebrate it only (semi) ironically, there are lots of different ways to make February 14 special for your loved ones. It’s not just thoughtful gifts that you can win them over with all over again!Bored Pandahas collected some of the most creative and romantic Valentine’s Day decoration ideas from all around the internet to inspire you to do things slightly differently this year. Scroll down for some fab ideas about how to raise the bar and wow everyone.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Whether you go all out on Valentine’s Day or celebrate it only (semi) ironically, there are lots of different ways to make February 14 special for your loved ones. It’s not just thoughtful gifts that you can win them over with all over again!
Bored Pandahas collected some of the most creative and romantic Valentine’s Day decoration ideas from all around the internet to inspire you to do things slightly differently this year. Scroll down for some fab ideas about how to raise the bar and wow everyone.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Many of us feel pressure to do something special, romantic, or even grand for our partners on Valentine’s Day. Sometimes, that pressure can get so intense that we start to panic because we can’t come up with any unique ideas to show our affection.However, you shouldn’t feel forced to do anything over the top if that’s not something you usually do. What matters the most is that you show your partner that you understand, value, respect, and see them.
Many of us feel pressure to do something special, romantic, or even grand for our partners on Valentine’s Day. Sometimes, that pressure can get so intense that we start to panic because we can’t come up with any unique ideas to show our affection.
However, you shouldn’t feel forced to do anything over the top if that’s not something you usually do. What matters the most is that you show your partner that you understand, value, respect, and see them.
Demonstrating that fierce love and passion of yours can take any form. Even something as simple as a super cheesy Valentine’s Day card can be special if your partner enjoys humor.Meanwhile, a home-cooked dinner can be just as good as a meal out at a fancy and hip new restaurant. And tickets to a beloved band’s concert can have the same impact as diamond earrings. It all depends on what you and your partner enjoy the most.
Demonstrating that fierce love and passion of yours can take any form. Even something as simple as a super cheesy Valentine’s Day card can be special if your partner enjoys humor.
Meanwhile, a home-cooked dinner can be just as good as a meal out at a fancy and hip new restaurant. And tickets to a beloved band’s concert can have the same impact as diamond earrings. It all depends on what you and your partner enjoy the most.
It’s the effort and thoughtfulness that count, not the actual gifts, experiences, or decorations, whatever they might be. They’re simply ways of expressing our emotions.Talk to your partnerto get a feel for what kind of gifts or experiences they’d appreciate the most.
Bored Panda recently spokeabout gift-giving in relationships, as well as the power of creating together with your partner, withGlenn Geher, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and apublished author.“We can think of two basic psychological factors at play when it comes to gift giving. On one hand, giving to others does make the ‘giver’ feel good—and this fact is largely rooted in our evolved psychology. Humans have evolved to form close bonds with others with strong (if implicit) norms regarding reciprocity,” he told us during an earlier interview.
Bored Panda recently spokeabout gift-giving in relationships, as well as the power of creating together with your partner, withGlenn Geher, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and apublished author.
“We can think of two basic psychological factors at play when it comes to gift giving. On one hand, giving to others does make the ‘giver’ feel good—and this fact is largely rooted in our evolved psychology. Humans have evolved to form close bonds with others with strong (if implicit) norms regarding reciprocity,” he told us during an earlier interview.
“So when you give someone whom you love a gift, it helps you feel good partly because this act unconsciously informs you that an important social connection is being cultivated—and that you might get something good in return!” Dr. Geher told Bored Panda.“Put simply, gift-giving feels good partly because humans thrive on strong, authentic, and often-loving social connections.”
“So when you give someone whom you love a gift, it helps you feel good partly because this act unconsciously informs you that an important social connection is being cultivated—and that you might get something good in return!” Dr. Geher told Bored Panda.
“Put simply, gift-giving feels good partly because humans thrive on strong, authentic, and often-loving social connections.”
Dr. Geher explained to us that human beings have evolved to present themselves in a positive way to others, especially their mates or potential mates. “From this perspective, conspicuous gift-giving (like surprising a mate with an Audi sitting in the driveway—adorned with a large red bow) partly evolved for show-related purposes,” he said.
“In fact, behavioral scientists often use the term ‘costly signaling’ for such acts. Conspicuous giving seems to be much more about telling the world about oneself rather than solidifying a bond or showing a partner or friend that you really care,” Dr. Geher told us.“This is partly why my amazing wife might not find an Audi with a bow on the driveway this Valentine’s Day (but, of course, anything’s possible!).”
“In fact, behavioral scientists often use the term ‘costly signaling’ for such acts. Conspicuous giving seems to be much more about telling the world about oneself rather than solidifying a bond or showing a partner or friend that you really care,” Dr. Geher told us.
“This is partly why my amazing wife might not find an Audi with a bow on the driveway this Valentine’s Day (but, of course, anything’s possible!).”
The professor pointed out that creative activities, when done together, can be very powerful. This can be anything that both partners enjoy doing, from writing songs together to collaborating on paintings!
“We tend to like creative and funny people. And creating with one’s partner is a wonderful way to maintain a loving bond,” he said.“Without creativity and humor, I suppose a relationship might not necessarily fail, but, on the flip side, the most loving of relationships often include healthy doses of creativity and humor. My wife Shannon and I make a point to create art—in some form or another—together every single day—and I have to say that I wouldn’t trade that part of our relationship for anything,” Dr. Geher told Bored Panda.
“We tend to like creative and funny people. And creating with one’s partner is a wonderful way to maintain a loving bond,” he said.
“Without creativity and humor, I suppose a relationship might not necessarily fail, but, on the flip side, the most loving of relationships often include healthy doses of creativity and humor. My wife Shannon and I make a point to create art—in some form or another—together every single day—and I have to say that I wouldn’t trade that part of our relationship for anything,” Dr. Geher told Bored Panda.
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day is all about cherishing the love you share with your special someone. While grand gestures are always welcome, sometimes it’s the heartwarming moments that mean the most. Much like the unexpected connection we see in feline friends, when you manage to capture the essence of genuine emotion, it speaks volumes.
Also, I knew I loved the envelope garland when I bought it but it’s even more of a favorite on the bookshelves! You can slide the envelopes on the string to make it as long or short as you want, which makes it easy to gather them on the edges so they look like piles of love!
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