So what do husbands really think about Valentine’s Day expectations –the day when we are told we should have HIGH expectations of romance, flowers, candy, diamonds from our men- and if those things are not delivered STAT, we should kick those men to the curb- here are a few sage words of advice from my husband when it comes to Valentine’s Day expectations…
“My first impressions of this holiday is that Valentine’s day is a SCAM, because it’s become so commercialized and women seem to measure their man’s love for them in terms of what present they get from their guy. But, on the flip side, it’s a sweet holiday. The truth it’s nice to be romantic now and again and on special occasions. Our women deserve to be taken care of and romanced all the time, but especially on the holidays like this, our anniversary, birthday. The truth is I think men enjoy being romantic once in a while- and although I don’t like the idea of someone telling me when I should be romantic- it’s fun to kick it up a notch and show my appreciation and love once in a while.”
The Sugar Daddy’s Valentine’s day card to me a full two weeks early ( because that’s how he rolls…)
Wait.. I had to stop him…”So you don’t think you should show me your love everyday?”
The Sugar daddy: Of course I do, but in the day to day drudgery of life, I get busy and lazy and tired and I forget to take care of the one I love.
Me: So Valentine’s Day is a good, swift kick in the butt for men?
The Sugar daddy: It has it’s good points–listen I still think it’s a commercialized scam– but I also think you deserve to be romanced every once in a while too.
Me: Yeah, yeah it’s a commercialized scam- whatever- just keep passing me those chocolates…
Colleen says
January 30, 2018 at 3:33 pmCommercial or not, when my husband is feeding me chocolate and telling me I’m pretty, I call it a win. LOL. Don’t get me wrong, he does nice things for me anyway, but still. It’s a day of guaranteed doting.
Kelly Hutchinson says
January 30, 2018 at 8:32 pmWe don’t make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. We are pretty good about showing our love and appreciation to each other on a regular basis.
Pam says
January 30, 2018 at 9:32 pmValentine’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday. However, I do love any occasion that calls for getting chocolate.
AnnMarie John says
January 31, 2018 at 1:33 amIt’s no secret that Valentine’s day is just really to sell out more sweets, cards, flowers and other gifts that men usually get their loved ones. I think it’s still sweet how people make an effort to show their loved ones that they are, indeed, loved.
Brianne says
January 31, 2018 at 2:15 amI love this post! My husband and I have gotten to a point where we don’t exchange gifts and every other year gift each other cards. I do get flowers every year. 😉
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
January 31, 2018 at 7:29 amWe don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day but I love it when he makes an effort for this special day. But all his efforts are greatly appreciated, big or small.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
January 31, 2018 at 8:29 amI like that people make an effort to woo their partners during this day but I also think Valentine’s day is just an excuse to buy expensive flowers and all that. It’s sweet though!