Your Romantic Calendar – 7 Dates to Write Down
When it comes to the big dates in your relationship, do you plan ahead or panic at the last minute and have to run out and find a gift at the last minute? Men especially seem to get the idea that planning ahead is cheating when, in fact, thinking about your partner in advance is romantic.
When planning your romantic calendar, it’s always a good idea to first write down the key dates you’ll celebrate in the coming year. You can even choose to buy the cards you’ll need for the year in one visit to the store and save yourself some time. Again, this is not cheating, this is planning and foresight.
So, what are the dates you should remember from your romantic year?
1. Your partner’s birthday
You may forget your own birthday, but forgetting your partner’s birthday is usually a very bad idea. If you think you might be at risk of doing this, you’d be better off running immediately and stocking up on appropriate birthday cards and some fantastic non-perishable gifts: perfume/cologne, jewelry, and tokens of love of all kinds.
2. Valentine’s Day (February 14)
If one day of the year is considered a day of love and romance, it is Valentine’s Day. Named after several early Christian martyrs named Valentine, today Valentine’s Day is widely regarded as tea day to remember your romantic partner. Missing out on this one is definitely a no-no, but you can choose to give a card on the day and buy the flowers or book a dinner for some other day than the 14th, when prices for both seem to skyrocket.
3. Your wedding anniversary
Married? Forgetting your wedding anniversary can be the cardinal sin of relationships. Men seem especially bad at this. Mark the date on your calendar!
4. Anniversary of your first date
Many couples celebrate the anniversary of their first date, especially those who have been dating for years but have not yet been married. Even if you are married, consider celebrating this important date, perhaps not with cards and gifts, but with a special visit to the area or place where you met. Give yourself the gift of your time, reliving the good old days and talking about your future.
5. Sweetest day (third Saturday of October)
Despite being created by candy manufacturers in the Midwest, many people celebrate Candy Day with cards and candy gifts. Some people consider it as Valentine’s Day of the second half of the year. If your partner celebrates Sweetest Day, make sure you do too!
6. mother’s day
If you and your partner have children, help them celebrate Mother’s Day, especially during the early years. Many new moms have been disappointed on Mother’s Day when their partners look at them and ask “What?”
Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world, but often on different days. In the United States it is the second Sunday in May. In the United Kingdom maternity care sunday falls on the Fourth Sunday of Lent (3 weeks before Easter Sunday). See wikipedia for the dates that other countries celebrate Mother’s Day
7. Father’s Day
Men are generally not as sensitive to Father’s Day as women are to Mother’s Day, but if your partner is a father, help the kids celebrate Father’s Day.
Father’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world. Check wikipedia for a full list of father’s day dates.
Summary
These are some of the key dates on your romantic calendar. Don’t give your partner any cause for disappointment in the coming year, put these dates on your calendar now to ensure a good foundation for your romantic year.