After all, a celebration of love is never unappreciated.

[Read: 14 common reasons why relationships fail often] #4 Limit your compliments for a specific person in as few words as possible.

You don’t have to text on the hour every hour like you used to, but you need to text the way you always did. If you bought your boyfriend a tie knowing that he never plans on wearing one, you inadvertently made him cry in the bathroom for a minute.

The little disappointments that failed gift-giving produces can be damaging for someone’s self-esteem.

You are obligated to provide a gift or gesture within your means and make the day feel as special as possible.

“We just don’t talk like we used to.” Many couples think that this happens because one of you has lost interest in the relationship. No matter how expensive your gift is, it will always be obvious if no amount of thought was put into it.

You don’t need to glue yourself to your phone or update your Twitter feed every hour.

Take a few minutes out of your lunch break to text your partner about how your day is going.

The truth is that the relationship has reached a point where the same patterns have become monotonous. The key to solving issues like this is to be consistent in how you communicate with your partner. Nonsensical gifts always pave the way for a grumpy night at home with your partner.

The frequency does not need to remain the same, but the intensity of the messages do. If you bought your girlfriend a scarf while forgetting that she voluntarily chooses not to wear scarves, you are screwed.