Valentine’s Day is here, my loves, and I’m sure a lot of my married darlings are wondering how to make this day special. If at all they’re even thinking about it. People often say Valentine’s Day is for the young and the newly married. Well, whoever told you that can take a hike, because I am telling you love knows no age. Two people who have been married to each other for years may not feel the butterflies anymore or want to take the pressure of creating multiple surprises throughout the day for their partner. And that’s perfectly okay. Not everyone’s portrayal of love needs to look the same. But if you are a married couple looking to celebrate a low-key Valentine’s Day, I’ve got the perfect tips for you.

Communicate your expectations

Since you have been married for a while, I expect you to know the importance of communication, sweetheart. So, if you want something special on Valentine’s Day, let your partner know. Tell them you want to spend the day doing certain things or visiting a particular place. Your partner isn’t a mind reader, but you already know that, don’t you?

Express your love the old-fashioned way

In this day of WhatsApp messages and Instagram reels, we have forgotten the art of expressing love the old-fashioned way. So, write a love letter to your partner this Valentine’s Day. Tell them what makes them special, what you love about them, and why you are grateful to them. Get as corny as you want, no one will judge you. Since you are a married couple, you probably know each other’s likes and dislikes, so make use of that and write that love letter.

Recreate your first date

Whether yours was a love marriage or an arranged one, I’m sure you sweethearts had a first date. Right? So, this Valentine’s Day, recreate your first date. Go back to the café or restaurant you went to for your first date, order the same food, and even wear the same clothes…if you still fit into them. Have fun with it, my loves.

Go out for a spa date

Chances are both of you are busy with work and home responsibilities. So, it is highly likely you guys are exhausted. And it’s quite possible you may not even have the time to relax as often as you want. So, book yourself a couple’s spa date. You get to relax and spend time with each other. Win-win, isn’t it?

Plan a staycation

Who said you need to jet off to Paris or Greece to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Any long-term couple can easily make the best of Valentine’s Day by planning a staycation to a nearby place. Just book yourself a nice room in a good hotel that also has some leisure activities and enjoy your day. Not a hard ask now, is it?

Make a couple’s bucket list

Sit down together and make a list of things you guys want to do together. Be it scuba diving, a cooking class, or maybe even couples’ yoga, make a list of things you want to do together. And just because it is a bucket list doesn’t mean it should be something grand. It’s all about your wishes and desires, sweetheart.

Do what you love

There is no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day for married couples than doing what they love. Do you enjoy going out for a jog together or watching action movies? Whatever the case, just do what you love to do together. Don’t pressure yourself into doing something grand just because it’s Valentine’s Day. Your love is eternal but Valentine’s Day only comes once a year. What matters is the love between you and your spouse and not the day itself.

So, all my married peeps, enjoy your Valentine’s Day with lots of love and zero pressure. That’s what will make your day special, and not big gifts and candlelight dinners.

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