Valentines Day is a special time of year, for special people with special someone’s. That’s why The Marquee has compiled this simple list to make this year’s Valentine’s Day the most special one of all.

Step  1: The Gifts. Guys, there’s nothing a girl loves more than overpriced boxes of chocolate, if television ads are to be believed. Forget about buying her anything that shows how you know about what she likes and what her interests are and go straight for the generic red heart box of chocolates and the roses that will inevitably die within a couple days of being bought, instead of something that actually shows you’re putting effort into a relationship. Girls, when it comes to buying gifts for your guy, cut straight to the chase and get him something he can actually use. Guys really don’t care about lovey-dovey things like chocolate and stuffed animals, so your best option is to pick up something like a bulk package of roll-on deodorant, or even some athletic socks. You might just want to eliminate the middle-man and give him a bag full of cash. It’s also a safe idea to make your Valentine a Valentine’s CD, as long you don’t forget to include romantic tunes like Skrillex and that Taylor Swift song about breaking up.

Step 2: Picking The Date. There’s nothing more important than picking the proper place to go on a Valentine’s Day date. Eschew everything that might actually be caring and romantic, like a cozy movie night at home and instead go see the latest romantic comedy that neither of you really want to see along with dozens and dozens of other teenage couples who thought they were so original for doing the same thing. For bonus points, guys, make sure to slyly put your arm around your date in a way that totally doesn’t feel cliché in the slightest. If you two decide to go to dinner, make sure to pick the most popular restaurant in town, because there’s no way it’s going to be crowded If both of you are 18 and feeling adventurous, then go get romantic tattoos of each other’s names, because there’s nothing to regret about getting another’s person name permanently stuck on your skin.

Step 3: Documenting The Event. Since we live in the Age of Information, there’s no better way to finish Valentine’s Day than by taking a picture of every single thing you do with your date and posting it to your social media network of choice. Fancy dinner? Instagram your food. Going to the zoo? Take selfies with the animals and post them to Facebook, because you’re the best couple in the world and absolutely everyone needs to know it.

Step 4: The Aftermath. Having followed these instructions, you and your loved one should be on the fast track to being the happiest couple in the world. Nothing will ever break your inseparable high school romance apart. There is absolutely no way that posting that slightly embarrassing Instagram photo of you and your date making kissy lips at each other will ever be used to make fun of either of you. And just wait until next Valentine’s Day, where you get to do it all over again!