At the beginning of this gift guide series, I said that there were three basic things that would make great Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetie. I’ve already covered the first two, food and fun, by giving you some gift ideas under $20. However, I’ve saved the best idea for last.

The last gift idea isn’t cheap. In fact, it’s quite priceless — and something that only you can give.

You guessed it, the best gift that you can give is yourself!

Now, you could always just wrap yourself up in a bow or some sexy lingerie, but remember that there is more to you than that. So, step away from the computer for a few hours and show him how much you care by giving him your undivided attention.

Sounds simple, right? For some people, it is. But if you’re out of practice, here’s a few tips:

• Tell him ahead of time to reserve some time. Surprises can be fun, but you don’t want him to feel anxious.
• Go with the flow, but plan possible activities that the two of you will enjoy doing together like going to a park.
• Get out of the house if there are too many distractions, even if you just go for a walk.
• Explore his hobbies. He’ll likely love the opportunity to show off a bit.
• Relax, be positive, get silly. There will be plenty of time to solve problems later.
• Be comfortable with silence. It doesn’t reflect poorly on your or your relationship if you have nothing to say.
• Enjoy yourself! While this is intended as a gift for him, you should both enjoy spending time together.

Of course, you don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to spend quality time with your sweetie. Start practicing now and make it a habit!

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