Skip navigation! Story from Sex. Imagine asking someone you're seeing casually, "What are we? Now imagine you're asking the same person that question on the most loaded day of the year for couples: Valentine's Day. Death trap, right? Sure, it doesn't have to be that way, but Valentine's Day can often make it feel like the pressure's on, or at least amplify the awkwardness for people who haven't clearly defined what their relationship is — a.
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An entire day dedicated to declaring your love for someone? If you just started dating, it may be best to hold off on celebrating all together. Send out some feelers to figure out whether his intentions are to celebrate with you,. For instance, has he been putting in effort to court you, make you a priority, and lock down future plans with you, or is he a Netflix and chill kind of last minute guy? Unless you have magical powers, no one is a mind reader. The truth is a guy who sees you as girlfriend material will likely already be planning something sweet.
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Navigating the tricky waters of Valentine's Day with someone you are seeing casually isn't always easy. After all, the consumer-sphere would like to have us believe that this is the day to show your partner how much you love them in the form of extravagant, sentimental gifts. And let's face it: If love was what you and your hookup buddy were looking for, then there's a pretty big chance you wouldn't just be hooking up with each other.
Ish Major, psychiatrist and dating expert. When in doubt, a card is a great way to do something without it being too much. Ish says. Instead, stay calm and thank them sincerely. Ish suggests.