Compiled by Ashmar Mandou

You don’t have to break the bank to give your sweetheart a memorable Valentine’s Day, there are other options to keep the romance alive.

Cook Together
There’s no reason to drop a fortune at a fancy dinner when you can make a meal yourself. Can’t cook? Meal delivery services  have made it easier than ever to refine those culinary skills.

Plan a Rom Com Movie Night
If watching whatever rom-com happens to be on TV doesn’t seem exciting enough, plan your own film festival for two. Curate titles based around a specific topic then cozy up on the couch. Bonus points if you pick a snack that fits in with the theme.

Have a Game Night
A little competition could spice up your Valentine’s Day in a big way. Kick it old school and break out the board (or card) games, like Cards Against Humanity or Sushi Go Party.

Make a Playlist
Create a romantic playlist for the one you love. Whichever word you use, they’ll always be a romantic gesture. Most streaming services allow you to curate your own playlists, so put together Valentine’s Day mixes for each other, and then host a super intimate listening party.

Head to an Arcade
The real way to a person’s heart is through prizes acquired by tickets you won from arcade games. Most games cost no more than a quarter to play and there are a ton of arcades popping up that cater to adults.