Whether you and your significant other have been together for a lifetime or just a little while, make Valentine's Day absolutely unforgettable with one of these fun activities. No matter what you and your beau decide to do, you'll both have the best time—because you're spending the day with each other.
1. Cook dinner together
A special home-cooked meal can be so much more romantic than going out to eat at a super busy restaurant. Even if one of you doesn't have chef-worthy skills, you can still make a memorable dinner you'll both enjoy.
2. Have a romantic movie marathon
Grab the popcorn and settle in on the couch for an evening filled with your favorite rom-coms. Need help choosing which flick to start with? We have a complete list of Valentine's Day movies ready to stream ASAP!
3. Exchange heartfelt gifts
No, February 14 doesn't have to be all about presents, but it is nice to give—and receive—a little token of affection. Consider purchasing an item your loved one has always wanted, DIYing something special, or even just gifting a homemade card.
4. Make heart-shaped food
Pizza, strawberry pie, eggs in a basket, cupcakes... your imagination's the limit on this one. Up the romance factor by making finger foods (heart-shaped mini quiches, anyone?) and feeding them to each other.
5. Play hooky
Take the day off from work and enjoy some R&R. Have breakfast in bed, do a crossword together, and go see a matinee movie. Reminisce about how and why you two first fell in love.
6. Get to know each other better over a bottle of wine
Once the booze is flowing, ask each other these 36 questions scientifically proven to break intimacy barriers. Some you may already know the answer to ("How's your relationship with your mother?") while others are hypotheticals you've likely never posed ("If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?").
7. Write love letters to each other
If you've never done it before, now's the time to put in writing why your partner is so special to you. Tell them which of their qualities you most admire, how they make you feel, and why you fell in love with them. Get inspired by these famous love letters throughout history.
8. Recreate one of your favorite dates
Maybe it's the drive-in where you first kissed or the restaurant where you celebrated becoming homeowners—pick a place that's special to your history as a couple and go back.
9. Take a class together
Is there a skill you both want to brush up on? Learning something new together is a great way to bond. Try a cooking class, dance lesson, or golf clinic, or visit CourseHorse.com for more ideas.
10. Send your partner on a treasure hunt
If gift-giving is your love language, send your significant other on a scavenger hunt dotted with trails of rose petals and handwritten clues to find their Valentine's Day present. For ideas, check out Pinterest.