V-Day: I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen

Those in new relationships suffer from 'how much is too much- how much is too little' syndrome. This, the FG can't help you with, except to say that it's probably better to go slightly overboard than to underwhelm.* A dozen roses and really good chocolate is perfectly acceptable.

Something small from Tiffany's, say, the dragonfly pendant, is also OK, if it suits your budget and matches your intentions. (Although the FG is NOT a fan of heart shaped jewelry, Elsa Peretti or otherwise. To each their own.)

Something large, say, the Bubbles diamond necklace, however beautiful, will send a signal you will find hard to retract, if necessary. (You know who you are.) You also run the risk of your new love fainting at the table. Know your recipient.

There's also the question of what's appropriate if you're sending to work. Flowers to the office is a pretty safe step, unless you're conducting a clandestine office romance, or your partner is married to someone else. The V doesn't stand for Vendetta or Vengeance. In this case. Plants are not OK - no one wants a plant from their paramour, on this occasion or almost any other.

If you're hoping for a little more adventure in the bedroom, it is not OK to send new lingerie, etc., to the office. Save the gift-giving for later in the evening, or use your words in the heat of the moment.

*Feel free to use that phrase elsewhere as necessary.