You know that guy in your life who never seems lucky in love or in life, in general.  Certainly you have such a friend; it seems that all of us do.

The gift suggestion that I’m about to make for him is a tad expensive, so be prepared.  I promise you, though, that you will that it is a very good investment on your part.  Perhaps that nameless man is your roommate, your cousin or even your own son who you can seem to get to move out of your house, even after you paid for four years of college.

Give the gift of a nice romantic dinner with the person of his choice–there in his own home.  Let’s face it, nothing sweeps a potential partner off his or her feet quite like a private, romantic, dinner at the host’s home.  I really do have a particular friend in mind as I write this, and he needs all the help I can give him, and I’m sure your similar friend does, too.  Give him specific directions for this.  You know candles, subdued music, the whole thing.

He can begin the evening with the first part of your present, a gourmet cheese for the beginning course  If he is capable of slicing a couple pears or apples, suggest that as well.  He can serve this course as a finger food or at the dining table as the formal beginning of the meal.

The second course should be a gourmet dinner of lobster a different seafood dinner or perhaps a combination of steak and lobster, sometimes known as surf and turf.  As noted, this guy needs plenty of help, so the fresher the lobster the better.

End the evening with a delicious, turtle cheesecake.  Or, if he does not like chocolate, then select the more traditional New York cheesecake, decorated with a sprig of fresh mint.

If he drinks alcoholic beverages, do not trust him to choose the wine for the dinner.  Lobster is sufficiently robust that it is perfectly safe to offer a bold wine.  He might consider a Burgundy or Merlot, although if he is not very adventurous, then perhaps a Chardonnay would be better for him.

Once you’ve done your part in the affair, relax until you receive the engagement announcement.  If you learn that the perfect evening didn’t work, just give up on him, and next time you can enjoy the delicious meal with your own favorite partner.  Oh, you also might want to look for a different friend.

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