Valentine's Day: 13 ways to show your love

1 Do something nice for your other half that you know they'll appreciate and will make them feel loved and special for the day.

2 If you're free and single get together with friends in a similar situation and do something fun.

3 If you're short of cash then don't feel the need to go all out and spend a fortune on lavish gifts. Something thoughtful will mean more...

4 That is unless the gift is being given to you in which case we'll take the diamonds thank you very much.

5 If you want to go out for a Valentine's dinner then wait until a few days after the actual event. Chances are it'll be more private, quieter, cheaper and you won't feel under pressure to rush your meal with the next sitting looming over you...

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6 Or stay in and cook your favourite meal and dine by candlelight in your own home.

7 Take a couples trip to a spa. At this time of year they are likely to offer special deals where you can relax and enjoy yourself.

8 If you can't get away then enjoy a pamper evening: run a big bubbly bath, and indulge with a face pack and a massage. You can spoil each other without spending a fortune.

9 Create a special playlist and copy it on to your own and your partner's iPod. When you're not together you can be thinking of each other while playing it.

10 Make a card instead of buying one, that way it's more meaningful.

12 If you're feeling brave then tell the person you've had your eye on how you feel.

13 Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year so it's the perfect opportunity for breakfast in bed and a lazy, cosy day with each other.