| Weekend away | | | | size before you buy. There are actually lots of other |
| If you are looking to make a big statement and are | | | | ways to please your partner with a piece of jewelery, |
| already in a relationship with the lady who's on your | | | | from a pretty necklace to a funky bracelet. |
| mind, then why not pull out all the stops and take her | | | | However, be warned that if you present your |
| away from the everyday, on a romantic break for | | | | long-term girlfriend with a small square box, she may |
| two? Custom-build your break around her interests, | | | | be a bit disappointed to discover that it contains |
| likes and dislikes and your weekend away could range | | | | earrings! |
| from the classic trip to Paris, to a few days at a | | | | Flowers, perfume or chocolates |
| seaside hotel or Scottish castle. The more she can | | | | Yes these gifts are all considered to be quite cliched, |
| see that you have thought about what she would | | | | but the fact remains that many women still love to |
| really like to do, the more she will appreciate it. | | | | receive them. Roses certainly say romance, unless |
| Evening in | | | | your belle has a favourite alternative, and in terms of |
| Spoiling the lady you love doesn't have to be | | | | fragrance and chocolate spend as much as you can. |
| expensive. Why not prepare her favourite meal and | | | | Generally we would rather receive a tiny box of good |
| spend a quiet evening together? You can make | | | | quality chocolate than a huge bar of cheaper |
| something like this very special by purchasing some | | | | chocolate, and inexpensive scents can be quite |
| candles (the more the better) and lighting them for a | | | | unappealing. |
| romantic feel, running her a deep bath with her | | | | Lingerie or nightwear |
| favourite oil or even renting that 'chick flick' that you've | | | | This is really a present for you, but luckily many |
| been avoiding for the last few months! | | | | women love luxurious, pretty lingerie or nightwear so |
| Jewelery | | | | everyone's a winner! Try to be subtle and avoid |
| Please don't propose to your girlfriend just because it's | | | | purchasing items that are too obviously for your |
| Valentine's Day! You need to be absolutely positive | | | | benefit. Instead concentrate on sophisticated, good |
| that it is what you want before you consider buying an | | | | quality garments made from lush fabrics and in her |
| engagement ring. If you decide that it is the right time | | | | favourite colour. Again, check her size before you buy. |
| for you then good luck - if possible, find out her finger | | | | |