Whether you are the boyfriend, the girlfriend, the best friend, or you are all three, these five easy step on how to be romantic will surely get you somewhere on V-day this year.

1. Plan it.

Nothing is better than something you planned all by yourself. Something you took the time and effort to think about and set up. Nothing compares to originality

2.Keep in mind both of your likes.

Don’t do something you are going to hate doing just because he/she likes it. Keep in mind both of your likes because it will make it more special if the both of you are enjoying it.

3. Try to keep it a secret.

Secrets, even though I am guilty of hating them too, are some of the best. The way her (or his) face lights up when the finally realize what you’ve done for them is...perfect. The joy and love on their face make everything worth it. No matter what.

4. Make it something heart-warming.

You can go to the movies any day, do something you can’t normally do. Do something that makes you both happy and is something that will make V-day something special, not something ordinarily done.

5. Don’t worry about extravagance.

Contrary to popular belief, bigger isn’t always better. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to evoke that beautiful, 1000-watt smile that you love. Maybe all you need is a cheap chocolate rose and a movie at home. Don’t worry about it being big; V-day is about being together with the one you love and making the day about each other.

Romance isn’t dead, it is just hiding.