VALENTINE’S DAY IS a chance to show your significant other just how much you love them.

And there is a certain expectation that goes with that.

Are you doing enough to show your partner just how much you really care this year?  What about flowers? Chocolates? Dinner? There’s a lot to consider.

But one thing you should certainly avoid doing – cheaping out.

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1. Smooth operator

You’ve come up with an inventive excuse so that you can celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 15th instead…

You know all the flowers and chocolates will be half the price the next day.

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2. The early bird catches the worm…

And saves money. You want to go out for dinner but not a hope are you paying full whack for the meal.

Early bird options all the way.

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3. Falling for the trap.

“No, don’t go wasting your money on Valentine’s presents. It’s a made up holiday anyway.”

WASTE ALL OF YOUR MONEY. Do not let yourself fall for this one…

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4. Yes, Chef.

No, not really. You had grand plans of cooking a slap-up meal from scratch but instead buying everything pre-ready seems like a much better idea.

Effort level: 2

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5. Ahead of the game.

You knew all the flowers would cost twice as much if you got them on Valentine’s Day. So you bought them a week early.

One problem – they’re all wilted now.

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6. But you did light some candles…

And they look pretty romantic, which is just a bonus for you because you were only thinking about the money you were saving on your energy bill.

Romance 101.

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