Ensnare her senses. Don’t bore your sweetheart with the same old moves tonight in bed. After lighting the candles and slipping on her blindfold, soak your hands with aromatic oils and move themsensually over her body. You’ve got two left hands? Forget the blindfold, just draw a bath and mix in some Red Roses Bath Oil from Jo Malone (B3,000 at M/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-7755).

Learn to give her a proper massage. Everyone knows about Wat Po, but did you know that you can also opt for a superspeed 2-day course at Hi Care Beauty&Spa and know how to allure her with an enchanting foot massage too. 15-hour course for B1,990. Call 084-001-8987 or go to www.hicarespa.com

Go All Wong Kar Wai. With Sunday brunches you can eat and drink all you want in a five-star atmosphere, without getting too nasty a surprise when you ask for the bill. The problem is that they’re not that sexy. Except at China House (Mandarin Oriental, 48 Oriental Avenue, 02-659-9000. www.mandarinoriental.com), where B1,600 (booze included) gets you great Chinese food, a private little alcove (make sure you ask for it when you book) and a passionate sensual décor of red and black lacquer.

Impress on a budget. Can’t afford Sirocco or Vertigo? We know of a dining spot on top of a hotel residence with spectacular 360 degree views and dishes that cost only B150-500. Top 10 ( 649/1-176 Asok Dindaeng Rd., 02-641-6060. www.top10bkk.com. If she’s a foodie, stick to our food editor’s recommendations on page 26.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. If a ring sounds too scary, we suggest you take a smaller step with this heart-shaped pendant from De Preco. They make an adorable18-karat white gold covered with dazzling round diamonds. Available in leading department stores, Try 2/F, Emporium, call 02-267-4619, or go to www.deprecodiamond.com.

Buy her the sweet scent of luv. Perfume isn’t any more groundbreaking than flowers—and fraught with so a lot more perils. Here are three tips for the odor-impaired. Dior Addict (B3,800) has sugary and spicy notes (we’ll let you picture the matching girls) with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, patchouli, cedar, jasmine and myrrh. If she’s more innocent and active, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (B3,580) is filled with flirty exotic notes, including Sicilian orange, bergamot, bourbon vanilla and white musk. But the most elegant is perhaps Chanel Beige (B5,000), a covertly alluring choice with a refined bouquet of freesia, frangipani and hawthorn, with the smallest drop of honey, only at Chanel Boutique.

Get her flowers. Clichéd? Yes. Will it make her happy? Definitely. Try Close To Nature (B/F, Chamchuri Square, 02-269-9992. www.close2nature.net), whose flowers come in fresh and unique designs, offering you also choices of cards, teddy bears, and includes a delivery service (starts from B550). But if you prefer a more traditional handover, check out the Valentine’s offer at www.misslily.com (starts from B1,500).

Cook for her. Need a recipe even a Neanderthal could make? Fear not, we spoke to Chef Aaron Adler, of small-plates bistro Serenade (Grass Thong Lor, 264 Soi Thong Lor, 02-713-8409. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; daily 5-11pm), and here’s his failsafe suggestion: a crabmeat and rocket salad.
* 250g of blue swimmer crab lump meat (easily found at any market)
* 75g mayonnaise (I prefer to make my own, but any American or European style mayonnaise is fine.)
* 1Tbsp Spanish capers
* 1Tbsp finely sliced celery
* 1tsp minced shallot
* 1Tbsp minced onion
* ½ Tbsp minced dill
* ½ Tbsp minced Italian parsley
* 1 squeeze of lemon
* A dash of red wine vinegar
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 50g rocket
* 2/3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
* A dash of salt and pepper

1. Mix gently in a bowl—being certain not to destroy the full, meaty texture of the crab while incorporating all of the ingredients and their flavors.
2. Place your rocket and olive oil in a separate bowl, add the dash of salt and pepper. Stir together gently and place on a chilled plate. Top the rocket salad you’ve just made with a healthy spoon of the crab, garnish and serve!
3. Now kiss the lady/gentleman that you love.

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