Love is all around

Chocolates are the reinforcements you can always rely on. Remember, girls melt more quickly than a tiny bit of choco does.

If your image is that of a Casanova, then you have to be more alert. Make sure you have at least two pockets full of bars and candies.

For others, toffees will not let you down. Besides, if you don’t dare offer them to her, you can always chew on them and enjoy yourself.

For the lucky ones who are already engaged; there are a wide range of glitzy gift packs to choose from. If your piggy-bank still jingles, then go for garments. If you want your girl to go trendy, then you must check out the latest in hipsters. If you know her choice, you may opt for ethnic garments like shararas, Kashmiri pheran or even sarees.

To understand her choice more deeply, if you could bribe her friend (a lady friend, of course) then you can’t go wrong. You can depend on her to enlighten you on her personal likes and dislikes. Take her out for a ride or for a walk or to an ice-cream parlour. Be generous, and don’t worry that she’ll catch a cold. Leave such nasty thoughts aside. Nothing will happen to her. I swear. Remember, if it’s free, then they will ask for samosas, soft drinks. Well, chaps, it pays to enrich your knowledge. As I said earlier, it’s all for a good cause. Of course she’ll be impressed that you know her so well.

But the crucial question remains, how to hook a young and pretty girl? No. You don’t need a hook for this. A ring will do just fine. It’s a blessing in disguise. Enter a shop, ask for a ring… and you will be zapped. Earrings, nose-rings, finger-rings, neck-rings, bows (read hair-rings) bracelets, payals.

A note of caution: These young women have a great affinity towards all shining, glittering materials like gold, silver and especially stones (precious ones).

Perfumes are next on the list of gifts guaranteed to allure. Fresh, floral, spicy, fruity, blended ones, pick your choice. They come in a range of bottles in creative shapes and sizes. If you are new to this scented world, don’t worry. Ask the vendor and he will come forth with a great deal of suggestions. A common observation is that these young pretties prefer floral perfumes.

But nothing turns on a girl more than a cuddly, furry teddy bear. God knows what they see in these furry toys. Let it be a pinky, teeny-weeny key-chain type with rolling eyes or a big fat giant in white, brown and black; she will smooch him so passionately, you’ll curse the day you were born a human and not a teddy bear.

You can always choose from the list of evergreen buys like wrist-watches, bags, sacks, purses and other ladies’ gifts. But take care to purchase branded products for she wouldn’t be caught dead with a fake hand-bag.

For those who enjoy nothing better than the sun in their eyes and the wind in their hair, treks are the ideal solution. But guys, there are plenty of locations in our Pune. Riversides, dams, lakes, forts, ancient monuments… for more details, you can go through any Pune travel guide.

Some of you may choose outlets like pubs, discos or some good restaurant for a cosy dinner. Go for the parties where entries are restricted for couples only. Book your table today or else you may end up in any ordinary restaurant.

One of the best ways to be together and share mutual feelings is a walk-along. Choose a quiet, tree-lined path from where you can observe the setting sun or the rising moon. A moon-walk with your Venus will be one of the special events in your life, you will always remember. It’s a celestial experience. You will be free to relax and talk. Make endless promises. Promises to build her the Taj, write sonnets, sing duets and say `I love you’. Mark my words, you and your words will haunt her day and night.

Let me remind you…

Love is about faith, warmth, gentleness and care. Hurt and hatred has no space here. If a girl doesn’t want to join you, don’t force her to do so.

Value the feelings of your fiancee. But don’t dump your parents for her. They trust you. Don’t let them down.

Enjoy the day. It’s about understanding and sharing feelings of love.

Let love bloom and blossom. It’s a great feeling to know someone cares for you.

So guys… start now and enjoy the day.