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Every man has gone through the anguish of finding the right gift. Many have also felt the pain of giving the wrong gift. While the biggest trick is to make sure that there is thought behind the gift, you need not stumble in the darkness trying to find meaning behind a thoughtful gift.
Throughout history, flowers have always been a wonderful gift and they certainly remain so. Keep in mind that presentation of the gift is a large part of the gift. Think about unwrapping a gift – the surprise is part of the present. Here is a guide to roses, recommendations for delivery methods, as well as other Valentine’s Day ideas. Keep in mind, beyond the cost of the flowers, most of these are relatively inexpensive — or even free (although may require some practice, learning and time).
The Rose Rules:
As with all things in romance, giving a rose is an art. With art, there are extremely powerful ways to break the rules, but, for the mainstream, following rules is the best way to achieve.
1) Never give an even amount of roses. If you get a dozen, give your partner 11 and the last one should be artfully delivered (see Uses for Roses below)
2) One perfect rose is worth one million wilting roses.
3) Thorns are natures protection, they have their time and place, be mindful of their presence in your delivery.
4) If you wish to deliver a colored rose, know its meaning. You never want to get caught in a lie, or, have nothing at all to say.
5) Never give a rose in the same way twice to the same girl. Romance is an art.
Uses of Roses:
The Story: Women are a wonderously imaginative creatures. Pick out an assortment of rose colors and slowly go through why you have picked them. A history of your relationship, the feelings you had while on a date, make your story as vivid as the color in the roses to achieve the greatest effect. Keep in mind the rose color meanings with your story. Also – if you do not have a photographic memory, feel free to use note-cards – it isn’t cheating.
The Infinite Softness of a Rose:
Beyond the beauty of a rose, there is one more often overlooked quality – they are amazingly soft. The smoothness of a fresh rose petal rivals that of high quality silk and is softer than the softest human skin. For this reason, it is highly erotic and pleasurable to be stroked with the petals of a rose. By placing a rose petal between your index/middle finger and pinky/ring finger, you make a perfect surface for exploring your lover. If you have bigger fingers, you can put a petal around each of your fingers. While in full daylight this looks awkward, in the dimness of night and during a passionate moment it will be greatly forgiven.
This softness can heighten a massage and create a pleasurable yet soft atmosphere. Looking for some quick romantic ideas that you can do for your partner? Life is filled with simple joys and moments where, if you seize them properly, you can spark great romance.
Five Gifts Guaranteed to Get Ger Going:
1. Flowers: It’s obvious but still powerful. Try to note which flowers are her favorite. Roses are a great fallback but if she loves daisies or sunflowers – go there first. 1800flowers.com has some great arrangements for those on a budget, or stay local and try Big Apple Florist.
2. Massage: While you may not be a trained masseuse, that doesn’t mean she can’t get a real massage! You can easily find reputable spas via Citysearch — or check out our favorite, Great Jones Spa which has an amazing water lounge, so she can enjoy herself post-treatment for as long as she’d like.
3. Dinner & Movie: While taking your woman out on Valentine’s Day is sweet, it can be costly and difficult to get reservations at a nice restaurant. Instead, you can get a reservation for the future, and pre-buy movie tickets and let her pick out the movie. It’s economical and still sweet. Try Fandango.com for advanced tickets, get some popcorn and sweets on the fly!
4. Books: Women like books as much as men like video games and sports. There’s a service – BookSwim.com which is the Netflix for books. Instead of trying to figure out what books she wants, let her choose!
5. Chocolate: Chocolate is one of women’s major food groups. Try to find out if she likes dark or milk chocolate and try not to get the cheap off-brand chocolate either, quality matters. Stay classy and give La Maison du Chocolat. Have a funky side? Opt for Chocolate Bar NYC.
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