The social pressure of holidays will get the best of us. The sappy love stories and high expectations of what to do for a romantic partner causes unnatural stress. We're all going to see the Facebook GIF's or the Instagram love pictures and feel the responsibility to give and receive something beyond our means to appease social norms. Appeasing this social norm can create the unnatural stress to ruin a special day. Valentine's Day is on the list for one of the "break up" holidays.
There are three easy ways to prevent this break up phenomenon; communication, equality and reminders. Prevent yourself from falling into the drama. Don't use this romantic day to speak about a romantic fantasy; sometimes that's best left in your dreams. Do not compare yourself to others; you're not Bill Gates or Christian Gray. Be yourself and make it conformable.
Communication
Talking to your girlfriend or boyfriend doesn't always have to involve "mergers and acquisitions." Leave work at work and put your phone away; start merging your lives. Valentine's Day is about love; if you haven't dropped the "L" bomb yet, this might be the perfect opportunity to do so. If you're still not ready to drop the bomb, start talking about future adventures that involve you being a couple.
Equality
When you purchase a car, you'll receive a title for ownership and it becomes your property. You need to fuel your car and bring it in for maintenance; neglecting to do so will cause problems. You have the key to your partner's engine and they have the key to yours. You took ownership of each other and you both deserve the maintenance.
Reminders
Valentine's Day is a reminder of who we have waiting at home for us to return. So use this day to reflect on how you first met, your first date, a special event. Make a picture collage, or try to make a silly song, and remember to smile and laugh when your partner gives you that awkward look for being corny. 
Use this day to create positive stress. Some stressful activities enhance a needed energy boost in a relationship. Remind yourself that your partner is your best friend. Remind yourself that, even though you have a title, your title is unique because it can always walk away without returning the keys. Appreciate it while you have it.
