Why guys hate Valentine's Day
By jillbeth
@jillbeth (2705)
United States
January 28, 2008 1:37pm CST
1. They can't read our minds. Take the pressure off and tell your guy exactly what you want! Once he knows what you like, he may come up with his own surprises.
2. We don't appreciate the gifts they do give us. Love isn't chocolate and flowers. It's your guy coming home to you every day instead of going to the bar to hang out with the guys after work. Love is when he goes out to start your car for you on a frosty day. Love is when he puts up with your annoying family without complaining. Don't overlook the gifts your guy gives you every day.
3. We don't always reciprocate. You know what he wants for Valentine's Day. Give it to him!
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@Mickie30 (2626)
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28 Jan 08
My husband needs reminding when it's my birthday or Valentines otherwise he would forget. One year for my birthday I had to prompt him and he came home with some belgian chocolates and proceeded to eat them himself. He needs me to prompt him what to buy me and yet when it is his birthday he tells me for weeks what he wants. I have to say however that he usually gets something different. I like to get surprises and he is usually happy. Last Christmas he asked for Ps2 games Burnout, but I bought him a remote controlled tarantula. It cost £25 whereas what he wanted was cheaper.
I bought him the spider because he wants a real one, but is not getting one because I hate them and am frightened of them so the remote controlled one will have to do.
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@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
28 Jan 08
jill, you make very good points. I am grateful to you for pointing these things out. I hate Valentine's Day myself, and I always have. The way I see it if I need a manufactured holiday to know I am loved there is something seriously wrong with my relationship. My husband always says how lucky he is this time of year because I told him ever since our first date that I think flowers are a waste of money and I don't wear jewelry. He's pretty much off the hook. I don't expect anything for Valentine's Day and I do try to follow your #3 listed here! Thanks again for making these points. I think we all need to be reminded once in awhile that, stealing your idea, love is taking the trash out to the dumpster in the pouring rain.
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@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
29 Jan 08
That's too cute of your daughter! My girls are getting to the age where they start reminding my husband certain holidays are coming up. I knew from the beginning that my husband wasn't big on gifts, so I have nothing to complain about. Like you, having my husband come home and spend time with our family is enough for me. He even helps with dishes and laundry! :)
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@robeendar (1)
• Qatar
28 Jan 08
It's not the Valentine's celebration which is getting hatrate from guys, it's commercialisazion of the event which irks the yooth hence they object to it. Otherwise I don't see any reason one should object any celebration. It's only shameless presentation of a very pure & personal thing LOVE which is getting un-approval from society
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