We’ve scoured the Internet and found the best of the worst. From funny spelling mistakes and cringy design choices to some absurdly grotesque Valentine’s products. You mean to tell me they sell heart-shaped beef? Bacon strips shaped to look like a rose? That’s the level of silliness I’m always up for! Because it’s Valentine’s Day, Bored Panda reached out to Ireland’s #1 dating and relationship expert Frances Kelleher. She was kind enough to tell us why February 14th matters and how coupled (and single!) people can make this day extra special! More info: How To Double Your Dating | Frances Kelleher | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter (X) We asked relationship coach Frances Kelleher whether Valentine’s Day should be special for couples. She says that it doesn’t necessarily have to be on February 14th. The most important thing is to celebrate your union, and Valentine’s Day can be a good reminder to do that. Kelleher has some suggestions on what couples can do. “Have a date night minimum once a month and just reconnect and have fun. Do not talk about the children or the house bills, just have fun and celebrate your union often that way.” Dating coach Frances Kelleher tells Bored Panda that the definition of ‘something special’ is different for each couple. “Doing something special does not mean you have to spend lots of money on them or have to do something lavish.” “It could be making them breakfast in bed, washing their car, filling the dishwasher,” Kelleher lists some possibilities. “These are all acts of love. It could be putting the children to bed a bit earlier so you have a date night at home watching a nice movie.” “Check what your partner’s love language is,” Kelleher advises. “There are five. For instance, one is acts of service. Another is receiving gifts. You can do the love language quiz online to see which one you are and which one they are. This is a game changer as people usually give love the way they want to receive it, not in the love language of their partner, which could be totally different.” Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just about love between two people, Kelleher says. “Instead of thinking about this day as just romantic love, use it to make the world a better place by giving love to your fellow humans and beings.” “Valentine’s is about being kind, remembering that love is the most important thing in the world and that we can give love in many different ways, not just romantically,” the relationship expert adds. “If touch communicates, ‘I’m here, I care about you, I have your back,’ then avoiding touch may communicate a lack of availability, concern, or commitment and ultimately undermine the relationship,” Jakubiak told Insider. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
