7 Technology Tips that Prevent a Valentine’s Day Disaster by Judy Davis, The Direction Diva
Valentine’s day always puts this Direction Diva in a romantic mood. Every February, cupids arrow strikes hot, but as a couple that has defied the odds and can see a 25th wedding anniversary in our crosshairs, it’s getting harder and harder to keep the romance alive. What gives you ask? What is different now than a few short years ago when a simple smile turned my knees to mush? What has me preparing and finding ways to prevent a Valentine’s Day disaster?
Technology.
Yes indeed. The productivity boosting, life-simplifying, handy-dandy, can’t live without demon; Technology.
Want to prevent a #ValentinesDay Disaster? – Step away from your device for the day. #Tech #VZWBuzz
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Now you all know that I love me some tech. In fact since joining the Verizon #VZWBuzz team* I have changed my love/hate relationship with technology to a love/love and love some more one. However, despite it’s convenience and efficiency I have to work to prevent technology from taking over and impacting my personal life.
Here are 7 Technology Tips that Prevent a Valentine’s Day Disaster and re-igniting your relationship in the process!
Stop with the simple “poking” and “checking in”. There is much to be said for a cheesy pick up line or an in person conversation to break the ice.
Turn it off. The worst Valentine’s Day Disaster will come from your inability to put down your device. Turn it off, look your date in the eye and connect on a personal level.
Stalking is BAD. Just because social media gives you the ability to check out your partner, doesn’t mean you should. Call it monitoring, touching base or whatever you want, but nothing good comes from stalking someone else’s feeds, profiles and pics.
Lazy is Really Bad. We have gotten lazy. Instead of a love note, a call or a quick cup of coffee to reconnect with those we love, we text, post and chat. Using technology to be more efficient is the kiss of death to romance. You spouse will be putty in your hands if you set your tech aside and show them that they are still the most important thing in your world.
Show some effort. Show your honey how much you care by taking them out for a night on the town and leave your phone in the car. Don’t want to go totally tech free? Use OpenTable.com to book your reservations.
Get flirty with it. Remember how much you used to love getting valentines? Spend the day having fun with cards, candy hearts and even a tech option like Angela’s Valentines. or Textpics.
Be mindful of your posts, tweets and shares. Be careful of what you put onto your social media profiles. Misinterpretation can ruin the best valentine’s day plans.
What tech tips would you share?
*As a member of the #VZWBuzz team I receive various devices and accessories and provide Verizon Wireless tips for military spouses. No additional compensation was given and all opinions stated are my own. As always whenever I talk about products you will get the real scoop not something someone asks me to write 
— Judy Davis, the Direction Diva is a motivational speaker, author, and military lifestyle blogger as well as the co-founder of LivingThruCrisis.com. Her books Right Side Up and Warning Signs: Is Your Teen at Risk are go to resources for military families and her website is filled with tips, inspiration and resources for military families. Connect with Judy at TheDirectionDiva.com
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