I went out with Saturday night on a first date. It went great, and she sent me a friendly text on Sunday.

I definitely want to see her again but now I'm sitting here realizing Valentines day weekend is coming up! I plan on giving her a call tomorrow night... Assume I would like wind up in a relationship with this girl, how do I not "AFC" this up and wind up in the friend zone around this "delicate" time of year?

Thanks!

Mystery's "You've Hijacked My Brain" routine is probably your best strategy. I suggest you get something for her. Nothing big, and nothing plastered with "I Love You"s. Like, a small stuffed animal or a single flower (not red- research the meanings of roses before buying). Something homemade is even better. Shoot, make her food or something. Or a card. Make her a card- don't buy it.

One small gift is plenty. Just something to say, "thinking of you." I would give it to her and say something like:

"I was in the store this week and I passed by all those Valentine's Day decorations. I couldn't help but thinking of you when I saw them. You've been on my mind a lot this week for some reason, so I figured I would give you a little something to tell you that I'm thinking of you. Now please get out of my head "

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Buying her something is a little over the top.

In one particular study taken at a mall, people were asked to rate their level satisfaction on their purchases/gifts. A follow up was done a month later. Naturally, their level of satisfaction was substantially lower the following month.

The same premise for the study was done on vacationers. A month later, the vacationers claimed the same level of satisfaction, if not slightly higher.

My point is that memories are worth more than gifts.

Go for a "cutesy date." Make her dinner and desert (give her chocolates if you'd like), get a bottle of wine, set up an easy going activity (dancing in the living room, taking her to the top of a building that has a great view of the city, etc.) and give her an unforgettable evening.

Now the part that is really going to encapsulate her essence and hold great memories is when you fuck her better than any other man has fucked her before.

Valentines day is for lovers, so love on!

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