How Do You Be A Valentines Day Romantic In A Politically Correct World?
It can be a mine field out there in Romance Land. The socially aware person or per-daughter keeps his/her hands to him/herself and tongue in his/her cheek. Make your own bed. Throw on some decorative pillows. Leave her a Valentine on top of the toilet seat so that she knows you remembered where that seat belongs. Pen discreet meditations as love notes may not be apropos. Think carefully before you give her a card bearing the words “Babe” or “Chick” anywhere. Refrain from being a conversational minimalist. Say you love her. Ask to be allowed to express your inner chivalry by offering her a gift. Offer to cook her dinner. Warn her if the dinner is microwave-compatible. Be careful of committing fragrance abuse. Too much cologne is inappropriate. Reconsider candy as a gift. She may be a metabolic underachiever. Forget the toupee. Michael Jordan and Patrick Stewart know women go for men who are follicularly challenged. Ask for directions before you take her to a romantic restaurant. Valenti
