There is a new common relationship trend that is prominent in young people. Instead of dating and being exclusive with someone, people are in more casual and laid back relationships. There is less commitment and usually less stress since you don't need to provide emotional and romantic support for another person. Now, this can be confusing on holidays. Especially on Valentines Day. Are you supposed to plan a romantic dinner with them? Or should you just pretend like the day isn't even real? Here are 10 thoughtful things you can do for your "not boyfriend/girlfriend."
1. Send a thoughtful text.
You don't need to send a three hundred word text full of "I love yous" and "your mine forevers" to send a cute text. Just remind them that you enjoy being with them. Like, "I just wanted to remind you that you make me smile" or even something as simple as "can't wait to see you. we always have the best times together". Just something that shows you care and you're thinking of them.
2. Make them a homemade card
There are millions of these funny homemade cards that you can print out from Tumblr, Buzzfeed, or Facebook. Or, you can come up with your own jokes! They'll make your person laugh and it won't mean anything more.
3. Go out in a group
Wanna go out to dinner, but don't want it to look like a date? Go in a group! Grab your closest friends and your special person, and go out somewhere nice for dinner. Say it's a Valentines celebration, but instead of being one on one, you're in a group so it's a whole lot less awkward.
4. Netflix and chill
BUT ACTUALLY CHILL! Pick a something from your list and watch a movie with your special person. Doesn't require talking and you can be together.
5. Go to a concert
Going to a concert can be fun and stress-free place to hang out with someone. Go see one of your favorite performers and enjoy a fun night of music together.
6. Make them a homemade gift
Make them something. It's meaningful and it's something the person will actually enjoy because it's personal to them. It's special and can be free.
7. Buy them a funny gift
You can buy them something without it being too romantic. You can buy them a gift that will make them laugh, like a funny hat/shirt or a stuffed animal with a funny saying.
8. Make them a mixtape
What songs remind you of each other? What song do you always listen to. What songs irritate them? You can even throw some sentimental songs in like the one you first kissed.
9. Order take out
Order from your favorite place and relax with them. Order everything you've wanted to try. It's Valentines Day! Treat them, but treat yourself too.
10. Just hang out with them
Just be with them. As long as you're happy, surrounded by people you love, you can't go wrong.
