Valentines-Day

4 Valentine’s Traditions That Should Be Habits

Every Valentine’s Day, men spend a fortune planning elaborate dates, writing notes, and buying overpriced chocolate and flowers to show our wives how much we care about them. But who says we should only do these things in February?

One way to level up our marriages would be to take these Valentine’s Day traditions and practice them throughout the rest of the year. Here are 4 Valentine’s traditions that should be habits.

1. Plan creative dates.

Many men look for something novel to do on Valentine’s Day. But who’s to say that a couple’s spa day or DIY chocolate fondue can only happen on February 14? If your marriage could use more of the Valentine’s Day spirit throughout the year, take a list like this one on iMom plan to do one of these dates every month.

2. Surprise her.

If your wife loves to receive gifts like flowers and chocolate, bring them home at other times of the year. Whether it’s a bouquet of roses from the grocery store or her favorite treat or drink, knowing you’re thinking of ways to bring her joy will help her feel more secure in your relationship. As a bonus, you may find some of these things cheaper when it’s not Valentine’s Day.

3. Tell her you love her in writing.

There’s a reason why greeting cards do so well at Valentine’s Day: They are filled with romance and humor, helping us to express what we might struggle to say on our own. We don’t need to limit these sorts of love notes to a marked holiday. Look for other opportunities to bring your wife a card or a love letter, to send her an affectionate text message, or just write “I love you” on the bathroom mirror.

4. Plan a big date.

Valentine’s is not the only reason to go all-out on planning a date. Sometimes it’s worth finding other reasons to take her out. Find an excuse to get a babysitter, to dress up and to spend a night out somewhere, celebrating anything. You could celebrate a favorite celebrity’s birthday, the number of days you’ve been together, or something else totally random.

Sound off: What are some other Valentine’s Day traditions you could take through the year?

Huddle up with your kids and ask, “If you could plan a date for me and Mom, where would you have us go, what would you have us eat, and what would you have us do?”