{"id":33082,"date":"2023-01-25T09:24:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T14:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=33082"},"modified":"2023-01-25T09:24:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T14:24:29","slug":"becoming-the-best-u-tips-on-navigating-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=33082","title":{"rendered":"Becoming the Best U: Tips on navigating Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"By Nancy Plummer<\/strong>, Columnist, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

Question: I\u2019ve been dating this girl, and although I really like her, I don\u2019t have the budget to take her out to a fancy restaurant for Valentine\u2019s Day. Do you have any inexpensive ideas to let her know I care? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Jim – Exton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer: Good for you to not be pressured into spending money you don\u2019t have at a fancy restaurant on Valentine\u2019s Day! You\u2019re correct, most restaurants, even ones that aren\u2019t fancy, ratchet\u00a0up their prices, realizing that many people are willing to spend the extra bucks on this romantic holiday. However, there are lots of inexpensive ways to show your romantic partner that you care, without breaking your budget. First, since Valentine\u2019s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, it might behoove you to celebrate it on another day, which will certainly help the cost, especially if you choose the day before or after. Restaurants may still have higher prices than usual on the weekend before, so check to see if the weekend of the 17th is more affordable. Moreover, if you\u2019re into cooking, a homemade meal is certainly a statement that says you care. I suggest that chocolate, the chosen sweet of this holiday, be part of the menu, even if it means just picking up a pint chocolate ice cream.<\/em><\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re not inclined to cook for any reason or don\u2019t have the time, how about trying something a little more adventurous? There are many groupons available in the city and suburbs that might speak to her. For instance, \u201cPuzzling Adventures,\u201d a team scavenger hunt in Philadelphia, starts at just $44.74 each. There\u2019s also \u201cSplitting Edge Axe Throwing,\u201d in Malvern for $40 a person, or tickets for just $15 to see \u201cThe Brit Pack,\u201d on February 25th<\/sup> at The Queen, in Wilmington, that will showcase the most popular British classics. Remember, these days, Valentine\u2019s Day isn\u2019t just about going out to a romantic dinner; it\u2019s whatever you want it to be. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n

Question: I just broke up with my partner of fifteen years. We always did something fun on Valentine\u2019s Day like going to the movies or going out to dinner. I don\u2019t want to stay home by myself this year. Any thoughts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Becky \u2013 Aston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer: Just because you\u2019re single, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day! In fact, thanks to the sit-com show \u201cParks and Recreation,\u201d \u201cGalentine\u2019s Day\u201d was introduced in 2010. Yes, it\u2019s a portmanteau of \u201cGals\u201d and Valentine\u2019s\u201d and makes for a great day to celebrate women friends. It\u2019s meant to be celebrated on February 13th<\/sup>; yet, many single women are now celebrating on the 14th<\/sup>. \u00a0Depending on your budgets and time constraints, think about going out to dinner, a movie, or even just for drinks. Each of you can pay your own way. <\/em><\/p>\n

Many forget that Valentine\u2019s Day did not start out as a romantic holiday. In fact, no one can verify the real story. It is said that it originated as a Christian celebration to honor one of two men named Valentine that were both martyred on February 14th <\/sup>(different years) in the third century. Neither Valentine had anything to do with romance, and it wasn\u2019t until the poet Geoffrey Chaucer wrote <\/em>Parlement of Foules in the late 14th<\/sup> century, that St. Valentine and love were fictionally intertwined. So, if you don\u2019t want to celebrate romance, you can celebrate history instead.<\/em><\/p>\n

Happy Galentine\u2019s Day Becky!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nancy is a survivor of stage 4 ovarian cancer, metastatic brain cancer, plus many other traumatic events. As a Wellness & Relationship Coach, she offers sage advice on ways to accept and navigate life\u2019s challenges, and help you become the best you.<\/em><\/p>\n

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