This blog was written on Valentine's Day but is still applicable any day.
OHMIGAWSH! February 14th, marks Valentine's Day. The often obscured and misinterpreted meaning of Valentine's Day is really quite cute and admirable. What girl doesn't want to be showered with affection? And what guy doesn't want to spoil his little sweetie pie?
However, what is Valentine's Day about in this day and age? Guys go out at the last minute to purchase a box of candies and a bouquet of freshly trimmed roses complete with card for their girl friend because they feel as though it is required of them. And then, if the guy isn't a total jerkface, he'll take his significant other on an enjoyable date with dinner.
If the guy did good, the girl will let him round third and slide home. This is a clever euphemism to describe sexual intercourse via baseball terms. What does this amount to? LEGALIZED PROSTITUTION. A guy can easily spend over two hundred dollars on one night with his "sweetie", jewelry or expensive gift not included.
This could easily happen any Friday night, though. The point is, Valentine's Day, much like Cinco de Mayo, has been popularized for commercialism. Valentine's Day, like a marriage anniversary, is trying to confine romance to certain occasions. Many married couples eventually succumb to the attitude that they have to love each other but don't really have to express it except when it is appointed.
Love is supposed to be spontaneous. A guy should buy flowers for his girl(s) more than once or twice a year. Hecks, I would bring home flowers to my wife every week. It would make a good centerpiece for our dining table.
Valentine's Day is like Viagra, there is a small window of time, but when a couple treats every day like Valentine's Day, they have all of the time in the world. Guys should still buy their significant other flowers and chocolates on Valentine's Day, though. And on their anniversary. It is just a good rule of thumb.
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