{"id":192217,"date":"2026-02-05T09:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=192217"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:46:05","slug":"valentines-day-guide-for-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/people\/valentines-day-guide-for-men\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Manliness Guide to Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Valentine\u2019s Day has a way of pressuring couples into impersonal, default choices: an overpriced (and crowded) dinner, a last-minute card from Walgreens, a box of chocolates grabbed on the way home. There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with any of that, but if you want the day to actually mean<\/em> something, it helps to be a little more intentional.<\/p>\n

Over the years, we’ve published a wide range of posts on dating, gift-giving, and building strong relationships. Below, we\u2019ve rounded up some of our best Valentine’s-related and adjacent guides, from creative date ideas and thoughtful gifts to deeper relationship check-ins. With a little bit of forethought, you can break through the shallow, commercial nature of the holiday and plan a day (or even just a conversation) that feels personal, memorable, and genuinely worthwhile.<\/p>\n

Date Ideas<\/h3>\n

Going out to a nice restaurant is standard protocol for a Valentine’s Day date, but it isn’t very original and dining out on such a busy night isn’t always that enjoyable, anyway. Why not mix it up by planning an out-of-the-box date \u2014 a novel activity out on the town or in the intimate atmosphere of your own home? Whatever you end up doing, make sure you dress nicer than usual to make the occasion feel special!<\/p>\n