The 7 Deadly Sins of Valentine's Day by Josie Brown and Martin Brown Relationship NewsWire

Passion. Romance. Sex. If Valentine's Day is done right, then it has the potential to deliver all of that, and much, much more. This is the time for men to give their beloved her just due: a romantic day to remember. You can carry it off, if you're able to stay away from the seven deadly sins of Valentine's Day, What are they? Read on...

(PRWEB) January 20, 2004 --
The 7 Deadly Sins of Valentine's Day
by Josie Brown and Martin Brown

Passion. Romance. Sex. If Valentine's Day is done right, then it has the potential to deliver all of that, and much, much more. Be it your first V-Day together or one of many, however, beware guys: she expects it to be special -- no ifs, ands or buts.

This is the time for men to give their beloved her just due: a romantic day to remember. You can carry it off, if you're able to stay away from the seven deadly sins of Valentine's Day:

Sin #1. Greed. Don't do it on the cheap. If you have a problem parting with a buck, then Valentine's Day is not your day to be in town. Grabbing anything out of the 3-5 dollar bucket of bouquets is not your ticket to a night of romance, so be prepared to open your heart and your pocketbook.

Sin # 2: Sloth. Don't do the same old thing you do every other date night of the year. Men are no strangers to laziness, but this is an especially good time to leave the sloth behind. It's not another night for a burger and a flick. Get creative and she'll appreciate the effort.

Sin # 3: Anger. If you're miffed about something, this is not the night to talk about it. Whatever you're thinking of giving her something on Valentine's Day, don't make it a piece of your mind. The least romantic thing a guy can do is make his honey cry on this special day. It is a sin that she won't soon forget or forgive.

Sin # 4: Lust. Let her take the lead. There's nothing wrong with those male primal urges the other 364 days of the year. But this is THE day to prove that you know how to address her needs. Of course, if you pamper her with something warm (private hot tub for two), soothing (couples massage) and laid back (the latest CD by Norah Jones), passion will certainly be on both your minds before the evening is out.

Sin #5: Gluttony: A romantic dinner is not a hog call, so don't steer her toward the all-you-can-eat buffet. Valentine's Day and candlelit dinners go hand-in-hand. In other words, men, what's on your plate is not as important as the lighting, the setting and what you say to her (hopefully not just "pass the mashed potatoes") during the meal.

Sin #6: Envy: Petty feelings are the death of romance. To a woman, insecurity is often a man's least attractive feature. If your budget is too small for any wild extravagances, don't sweat it. She's with you for you. Do something from the heart and within your budget and she will love and appreciate the time and effort you put forth to create a special memor just for the two of you.

Sin #7: Pride: Remember, Valentine's Day is not a competition. You're not doing it to impress her folks, your friends, or her old boyfriend. Women know that a gift given from the heart is priceless and will always be better than one that comes on the run courtesy of Mastercard.

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© 2004 Josie Brown and Martin Brown/Relationship NewsWire. All rights reserved. Josie Brown and Martin Brown are the authors of Marriage Confidential: 102 Honest Answers to the Questions Every Husband Wants to Ask, and Every Wife Needs to Know [Signal Press]. They are also the co-founders of the Relationship Newswire, and editors of John Gray's Mars Venus Advice syndicated column.

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