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

I probably should tell you in advance that you better like this friend quite a bit, because the gift idea that I’m going to offer is a bit on the pricey side, although worth every penny.  Maybe this guy is your son, or nephew, or uncle or your roommate who just refuses to leave.

Try giving him a truly romantic dinner for which he never has to leave the house or apartment.  Hopefully he’ll be able to find an appropriate date with whom to share it.  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 provide, and I’m sure your similar friend does, too.  You may need to be very specific when you give him your gift and the instructions to go with it.  Remind him to light candles, choose the music for him and suggest he pick up his dirty socks.

He can begin the evening with the first part of your present, a selection of gourmet cheeses as the first course.  Suggest that he consider serving the cheese with ripe apple slices or pear slices, but only if you trust him to handle a knife.  This course can actually be a nice appetizer, before they are actually seated at the dining table.

The second course should be a delicious lobster dinner a different seafood dinner or perhaps a combination of steak and lobster, sometimes known as surf and turf.  Since this man needs so much help, you will want to be certain that the lobster is as fresh as possible.

End the evening (at least the part of the evening you’re helping with) 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 very hearty fare, so don’t be afraid to suggest he pair it with a bold wine such as a Merlot or even a Burgundy.

Once you’ve done your part in the affair, relax until you receive the engagement announcement.  If it doesn’t arrive within six months, just find another friend.  That will be much easier.

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