Hill Harper’s Tips for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
Hill Harper’s Tips for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
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Romance 101 - Hill Harper, author of Black relationship companion <i>The Conversation</i>, offers words of encouragement to make this your most exhilarating Valentine’s Day ever!
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Worst Gift - “This isn’t a horrible gift, but I don’t like getting candy,” Harper says. “I want to try to look good for my date. If you give me candy, that doesn’t help me keep my six-pack. I’m not a big fan of candy unless it’s real dark chocolate.”
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Good Girft - “I got this one particular gift on Valentine’s Day, and you can do it anytime really,” Harper says. “Get a blank card, tape a penny or any kind of shiny coin to it, and write the following choices: 1. This coin is good for a long, deep kiss. 2. A 20-minute massage 3. Four shots of Patron at a local bar (2 each). Or, if you’re underage: Two rounds of bowling, and I’ll let you beat me.”
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Be My Valentine - “It’s not about you, it’s about them,” Harper says. “Think of something interesting that maybe they’ve never done before. If they’ve told you they like modern art, maybe call up a studio and ask if you can bring someone special by. There are so many creative things you can do. You don’t just have to do a restaurant. How about bringing a picnic to her job?”
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Thought Counts - Harper’s perfect Valentine’s Day present? “It’s a gift that doesn’t cost a lot, it’s very memorable, and it makes the person feel like you’ve really taken to the time to think about them,” she says. “That’s really key. That’s what Valentine’s Day is about.”
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