Some dos and don'ts to make sure your Valentine's Day runs smoothly!1. Do make an effort with your partner, nobody likes a Valentines Scrooge!
2. Don’t be mean with the money. We’re all living in a recession but c’mon – NOBODY wants Lidl’s finest Latvian Chocolates.
3. Do be spontaneous. Start off in a nice bar for some cheeky cocktails and see where the night takes you.
4. Don’t go Valentine's Overkill. There’s a fine line between spoiling your partner and being creepy with loads of gifts.
5. Do send a card to your Valentine. What’s the worst that could happen? You’d prefer to have died trying, right?
6. Don’t brag to your friends about how amazing your partner is. Nobody single appreciates it and you’ll be branded a right bitch.
7. Do take some pride in yourself. Girls book the beauticians, guys get that hair re-styled. This means new clothes, nice perfume/aftershave & NO Bridget Jones pants.
8. Don’t hide away if you’re single. Most clubs will put on something for couples/singles alike. Get together with some single friends - leave the couples behind and PARTY!!
9. Do put on a smile. Flirty or friendly. Nobody wants to be sitting there with a face like thunder.
10. Don’t not enjoy Valentine’s Day!!! It only happens once a year.. Single or not, get yourself out on the 14th and let cupid do his magic.
Graeme Aitken