Murphy’s Law Valentine’s Day Tips
Post Date: February 1st, 2011
Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? As in “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”? Although that’s a bit of a negative cliche, we at HerWay know that conventional, perfect plans aren’t always possible… and there is nothing wrong with hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. So for all you out there who might be in a bind, here are HerWay’s Murphy’s Law Valentine’s Day tips…
…for a new romance:
We’ve all been in that awkward “are we or aren’t we” stage in a relationship where you’re just not all that sure about… well, anything. If you find yourself in such a budding romance during the most romantic time of year, just go with the KISS acronym! “Keep it simple, stupid!” Your blood is already pumping because you’re worried about food in your teeth or if your shirt’s too wrinkled, so there is no need to heighten the pressure with an extravagant meal or over-the-top getaway. Instead, maybe try a fun, casual date at a fair, carnival, or theme park. Your “just have fun” instincts will kick in and if someday in the future you walk down the aisle, you’ll have a great “first Valentine’s day” story. And if it’s a disaster, well hey, at least you tried that new 4-G rollercoaster everyone has been talking about!
…for a long distance couple:
Unfortunately, some of us don’t get the luxury of spending the day in each others company. Traveling for work, going to school on the other side of the country doesn’t often pay attention to holidays, so you’ll have to think ahead. If you both have computers or iPhones, you can try Skype or Facetime, which will allow you to chat in unbelievable clarity so you can catch up on life, share a toast, or get a teeny bit flirtatious, if you catch our drift 
. If perfectly timed online meetings aren’t possible, you can always explore something a bit more antiquated: a handwritten letter. I know that in this day and age we stop writing with pens and pencils at age 10, but getting your thoughts out onto a hard copy that takes more than 5 minutes to write can be one of the most romantic gestures a couple can share.
…if you waited till the last minute:
Yeah, I’m looking at you, Mr. and Mrs. Procrastination. If you two couldn’t decide on a plan, or perhaps you’re schedules were so hectic you just plain forgot, there is no need to skip Valentine’s Day altogether. Instead, plan a date night for the week following or the weekend before. We all know getting reservations right before the big day is practically impossible, so don’t find yourself squeezed in bench seating at a Pizza Hut and just wait. In fact, many sources say the true Valentine’s Day should fall sometime in May, so why not take the unconventional route and move your romantic date night to mid-Spring! It’ll be less busy, less freezing, and less $200-for-a-crummy prix-fixe-menu anyway! [Note: men, do not use this as an excuse to procrastinate!]
…when you’re short on cash:
Hey, we all know times are tough these days. Very few people aren’t giving their finances a once-over right now, checking for non-necessities to stop spending on. However, a relationship shouldn’t be one of the first things to go, so instead of nixing a date night, why not spend it at home? Spend time together looking for a delicious recipe online that you might not normally try out. A fun favorite: the Top Chef Recipe Finder which actually teaches you how to whip up the incredible looking foods from the Bravo TV show! Not only will you have a great time cooking together, but it’ll be easy on your wallet and (if you decide to drink) you don’t have to worry about getting a too tipsy to drive!
…if you’re a daring single lady:
As a single woman, Valentine’s Day can be tough. Your friends in relationships have plans, you don’t want to wallow in your misery watching Sleepless in Seattle on television, and asking your single guy friends to hang out can be… well, risky. However, if you are a confident, single woman, why not sign online and find yourself a fun, casual date for the night? People have a tendency to put too much pressure on Valentine’s Day, acting as though being out together on February 14th means you are locked into a pre-arranged medieval marriage or something, but obviously that’s not the case. So scope out a cute, friendly guy (maybe on HerWay.com?) and ask him on an unconventional, no-pressure date: maybe paintballing or mini-golf or a funny movie. The worst thing that can happen? He can say no, and that would be his loss.
We hope we’ve lessened some of the stress that can come along with Valentine’s Day plans gone wrong, but maybe you know more!
Do you have any Valentine’s Day Murphy’s Law stories? Maybe a tip on how you made it work? Let us know in the comments!
