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COLUMN: Love is the most beautiful thing ever

───   16:01 Tue, 14 Feb 2017

COLUMN: Love is the most beautiful thing ever | News Article

"You came into my life and filled my soul with joy, peace of mind, laughter and love so real I've never imagined possible.


But most importantly, you brightened my world and made me believe in the beauty of love all over again and in the possibilities of my dreams and ambitions... and for that I just want to say I'm truly thankful to have you in my life..to call you my man/woman. 

Today, on this special day, I want to show you just how much you mean to me. Happy Valentines Day My Love..."

Imagine the smile on your partner's face and the joyful dance of their heart as they wake up in the morning to a beautiful Valentines Day message and their excitement of the expectations of what you have planned for them.

Now to build up on the mood you have already set, later that morning send her a bunch of beautiful roses with a surprise gift of her favorite cologne/a beautiful handbag/heels and a stunningly sexy dress with a note: "wear them tonight, it's going to be a special memorable night."

Ladies, men also enjoy and love to be spoiled. So send a delivery man (but if you can go in person, by all means dress for the occasion to make that delivery memorable... I hope his office locks ??) and surprise him with his favorite cologne or bottle of whisky.

After all, love is a two way street and so is Valentines Day. 

Ladies, a wise man once said: "A way to a man's heart is through his stomach." So later on during the day treat him to a delicious dinner of his favourite meal.

Gentlemen, steal a moment to make reservations at her favorite restaurant for a beautiful memorable dinner enjoyed over a good bottle of wine of her choice. 

Alternatively steal a moment to prepare her a delicious dinner, fetch her, let her walk into the house to the beautiful melody sounds of her favorite love songs playing in the background: red and white roses scattered all over the place; with sweet lovely notes on the wall all over the place guiding her to the room of the house you in... with the lights turned off while red and white candles do justice to captivate her heart more; let her walk to a beautifully decorated set up... with another gift waiting for her... before you take off her heels and dip her feet into a basin full of warm water... wash and massage her feet (trust me; with the day that she spends walking in heels, such a treat at the end of a hectic day is heavenly) while she sips on her favorite wine. Treat her to that delicious dinner you prepared...

Fast forward to dessert of strawberries coated with chocolate; smoothly melting in her mouth as she takes a bite from your hand... while you stare deep inside her beautiful eyes and feel the warmth of her love engulfing you; her heart beating within yours... as you pause for a moment, leaning towards her and giving her a heartfelt intimate kiss on her forehead and right at that moment, you get to be reminded once again... why LOVE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING EVER!

Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not: one undeniable fact is that it's fever can be seen and felt everywhere you go. 

And yes, you are right, Valentines Day should be everyday, however the 14th of February is a specially chosen day; for us to embrace love more by showing it, sharing it and giving it to our partners, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. 

And to all those who are single; do not despair nor feel left out or give up on love, you deserve to be loved and you will be loved.

Your prince or princess charming is waiting for you somewhere out there. Don't let the heartache of the past imprison and hold you back from loving again. 

As the saying goes; "sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs before you meet your prince or princess charming". And to those who are not financially fit to spoil their loved ones with gifts; remember that love comes from the heart and not from a piece of paper called MONEY... so show your loved ones how special they are the best way you possibly can.

Happy Valentines Day!


Fannie Zim is a practicing and Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. 

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