Is Vday D-day?

If you feel that you have to perform on Valentine's Day, but your heart isn't in it, the process of doing something nice may get you into the mood. You never know until you try.

One way to minimize your sense of resentment is by doing something you both like. If you are a sports fan, make a spread that will make that sporting event a nice experience for her, too. You might buy a nice blanket to sit on, or a nice picnic basket for those snack times in the bleachers.

If your interests are closer to home, bake her some cookies, or invest in an evening to remember by rustling up some peel and eat shrimp or margaritas for the occasion. If you can share in the gift too, it seems like less of a chore.