Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and you need a date. I totally understand. There is nothing fun about chilling in the house alone on Valentine’s Day. It’s a day of love and romance. You need to get out and have some fun.
You can judge all you want, but people trick people into doing things all the time.
So what do you do if you aren’t in a serious relationship and you need someone to be your date? You trick them into going out with you, of course. There is no shame in doing what you gotta do so you don’t spend this special holiday alone.
You can judge all you want, but people trick people into doing things all the time. I’ve got a long list of chores that my husband has been tricked into doing. Trickery keeps our marriage strong. I love my guy like a fat kid loves cake, so if I have to play a few games to keep our home happy, I do just that.
So ladies and gents, here are 5 things you can do to get your date on this Valentine’s Day without the other person knowing what the heck is going on.
Invite him to watch the NBA All-Star Game with you.
Yep, I went there. I think it’s more than convenient that the NBA All-Star game is on Valentine’s Day this year. Personally, I think they picked the day to help more ladies get Valentine’s Day dates from guys who tend to avoid the holiday altogether.
So make a few dishes, ask him to come over, and tell him that a few friends will be joining. Sure, he might think it’s weird when no one else shows up, but that’s okay. Just tell him they all sent text messages and bailed (you may want to have a few homegirls text you just in case he wants proof).
Ask her to go to church with you.
Yes, Lord—Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year. This is perfect for the God-fearing man or woman who doesn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day alone.
Now who doesn’t want to date a man or woman that loves the Lord? A great service at church followed by a (romantic) lunch date? Talk about perfect. No one expects to be tricked on the day we give praise, so this is one of my favorites!
Since Valentine’s Day is Sunday this year, plan a late date for Saturday night.
Do you think New Year’s Day is the only time when the countdown matters? I think not. This may be hard to pull off if you live in suburbia like I do; but if you are in a major city where restaurants and lounges stay open until late, you are in luck.
Go to a late movie (Zoolander 2 comes out that weekend…LOL) and enjoy a great dinner afterwards. Be sure to stay out until after midnight and don’t forget to say Happy Valentine’s Day. Shady? I don’t think so.
Orchestrate a couples night.
If you have friends who are in serious relationships, this is perfect. Invite 2-3 couples over, and plan a nice get together. Get your Valentine (so what if he or she doesn’t know it yet) to come over by setting it up as a nice gathering with tons of food and conversation.
Will it be weird when he walks in to roses, heart-shaped desserts, and other Valentine’s Day themed stuff? Maybe, but I don’t think he’ll leave because of it—especially if the food smells really good.
Make it a weekend of it.
Can you say ski trip? Whether you go skiing, or you find your way to someplace warmer, this is a great way to make your date unexpectedly stay with you through Valentine’s Day. Now I don’t recommend doing this with some creeper you just met online (that’s just super weird).
But, if it’s someone who’s been in your life for a bit and they keep fronting about the next level, show him what’s up by planning a nice 2-night trip that ends with a romantic breakfast on Sunday morning. And please don’t pay for the trip yourself. This is about getting a date, not being a sucker.
Well there you have it, my friends. 5 surefire ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day by being as shady as you wanna be. Enjoy!
BMWK family, we hope you had a good laugh with this one! Share your funniest Valentine’s Day stories with us. We hope you have a great date (that you aren’t tricked into).