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First Things First: 5 ways to make this Valentine’s Day special

Two hearts on a wooden table Valentine's Day tile. / Getty Images/iStockphoto/Belitas
Two hearts on a wooden table Valentine's Day tile. / Getty Images/iStockphoto/Belitas Two hearts on a wooden table Valentine's Day tile. / Getty Images/iStockphoto/Belitas

Valentine’s Day is special. It’s a day of love – a day to shower our significant other with flowers, gifts and romance. The expectations can be overwhelming. But the day doesn’t have to be.

It’s a day for the two of you, so make it memorable in your own way. It may mean a night out on the town or an intimate night in.

Focusing on what makes your spouse feel loved is what makes it memorable. Here are five ways to make this Valentine’s special:

1. Tell your spouse 10 ways they’re a great partner.

It’s easy to take for granted all the ways your spouse is remarkable. Life’s busy, and we forget to express our gratitude to each other. Take this Valentine’s to tell them just how great they are, but it doesn’t have to be confined to a card. Get creative in the delivery. Here are a few ideas for how to express your feelings.