There is a HUGE difference between mediocre food and wonderful food. It's amazing how much less one wants to eat, and how much slower one tends to eat, when the food is of high quality, properly prepared.
If you can afford nothing else for Valentine's Day, try making a dinner reservation at the best restaurant in your area. You may have to think of this days, weeks, or even months in advance, but since Valentine's Day is on a Thursday in 2008, you have Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night to make appropriate reservations.
Eat gently the day of your Valentine's celebration. If you have Valentine's Day gifts to present, and they are not too large, you can share them at an exquisite dinner. Ask for a table suitable for the occasion: when you make the reservation, mention that it's a special celebration and you'd like a quiet area of the restaurant with good lighting.
Try varying your regular routine: if you never order alcohol, try a glass of wine. If the appetizers look delectable, consider appetizers and dessert to reduce the stress on your stomach AND your wallet. Try something you never usually order... and ask for the waiter or waitress's recommendation. Remember, you don't have to take it.
Take your time, savor the moment, bask in the luxury of a quality meal at a lovely establishment, and listen to your partner. It could be the best meal you ever shared.
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