Experience is the best teacher. But there are lessons best learnt before any mistakes are made. Especially on a "holiday" such as Valentines.

Valentine's Day is a very critical day to the success of a couple.

These mistakes should be avoided at all costs.

1. Giving yellow roses

Yellow roses on Valentine's are given to friends. Stick to red.

2. Giving the wrong answer

If your girlfriend gives you lingerie, don't complain, ask about it or criticize it.

There's only one response, "Try it on."

3. Giving the wrong gift

Stick to traditional gifts if you don't know what to get your partner. Don't get them personal hygiene products.

4. Being cheap

Valentine's is a one-off. Do not go for bargain dinners or two-for-one offers. Save and splurge. Spoil your partner. If you can't afford a decadent night out, cook a lovely dinner for two. Play some romantic music. Light some candles.

5. The gift of nothing

Fellas, if you ask your girlfriend what she wants for Valentine's and she says, "Nothing." Do not give her nothing. When she said nothing, she was probably mad that you didn't have a gift already figured out.