Dear Maggie,

I have been married for three and a half years to a wonderful, sweet and caring guy. He helps with the housework, adores our child and supports me in everything I do. 

For several years, my husband and I have had to spend Valentine’s Day away from one another, and since he will be home this year, I really want to do something special and romantic, but nothing I think of seems good enough. Any ideas on how to capture that special moment?

Signed,

His Valentine

Dear Valentine,

I could come up with dozens of ideas for movies and dinners and dancing and heart shaped chocolates and red rose bouquets. But something tells me you’re not going to need any help from me.

The most romantic thing you two could possibly do this Valentine’s Day, is spend it together. It won’t matter if you order pizza and watch DVDs, or put on your best dress and go out to a five star restaurant. Just being together is the ticket for you this year. You’re not going to notice a darn thing besides each other anyway.

There wouldn’t be a V-Day dinner being held at the place where you had your wedding or reception would there?

Even if you decide to spend the evening at home, you might want to try to find a sitter. V-Day isn’t the best time to get one, so start the hunt early and you might get lucky. Perhaps you have some sisters who aren’t busy?

Also, don’t over-plan without talking to your guy first. He sounds like the type who might already be secretly plotting the perfect night for you!

Happy Valentine’s Day to you both!

Maggie

Dear Maggie,

Recently, while browsing around Myspace.com (I like to keep track of what my kids are doing online) I happened upon a page belonging to the daughter of a friend of mine. The girl is planning a return to her former school soon, and posted about it on her site. Sadly, she was bombarded by hateful notes from other students saying they didn’t want her back. Hateful, cruel messages have been left on her site. It was heartbreaking.