With Valentine’s Day finally here, it’s not too late to think of something extra special to do, something extra! While flowers will no doubt capture her heart, and a night in with a curry his, here are some truly great compromises that you can do together and make it a Valentines weekend, instead of just a day!
GigsWhile a gig isn’t the most romantic thing in the world, if you can find a band that you both love, you’re on to a sure-fire winner. This Valentine’s Day, Foals will be playing at Alexander Palace, with their amore-inspired hits like “Balloons”, “My Number” and “Red Socks Pugie” providing more than enough emotive pull.
If dance floor electronica is more up your street, Rudimental will be smashing out “Feel the Love” plus more from their award winning debut album, enough for any ardent raver to be smiling from ear to ear.
Alternative dinnerLet’s be honest, going out for a nice meal is a little predictable; however, while cooking at home is somewhat more thoughtful, your burnt and bland Bolognese might leave you smelling of something other than roses.
A cookery course is a surefire way to connect while learning something exciting and new. You could go for a four-course fine-dining master class, learning Heston-esque gastronomic tricks, or a fragrant taste of Thai - whatever suits your tastes. 
To really capture your Valentine’s heart, a 1950s inspired chocolate-making course will allow you to learn about the process of making chocolate with rose petal decorations and gold sugar. With candlelit ambiance, fresh strawberries and chocolate fondue to taste, it’s every chocolate lover’s dream.
Come fly with me, babyWhat better way to reach new relationship heights than by hitting the skies? You can both take Bulldog planes across the West Sussex sky with an experienced Red Arrow pilot, gazing out over the glorious British countryside, each taking it in turns to take over flying controls before retiring to the ground for a glass of bubbly.
Alternatively, you could both take a sky dive, each plunging 1000s of metres, looking out in awe over the vast panorama beneath you; relationships are about experiences after all.
Weekend GetawaySpending a night or two away from the norm could be the ideal tonic, particularly if you both lead busy lives.
You could take a short trip to Paris, the self-confessed City of Love, spending the weekend gazing into each other’s eyes, or at the Eiffel Tower, or settle for something a little closer to home, booking a weekend at a health spa, allowing you both to recharge your batteries.
Whatever you do, make sure you find a nice hotel, order some room service, and stock up on some luxuries – champagne, strawberries, rose petals, chocolate and caviar, think John Keats meets James Bond.
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