One complaint that many men have is that they just don’t
understand what women expect from them on Valentine’s Day. This can make
planning for Valentine’s Day a very tense experience for men. They are worried
that the gift they buy will say the wrong thing or that their gift will be
misinterpreted by their girlfriend or wife. As a result they often wind up
either doing too much or too little on Valentine’s Day and have trouble finding
that happy balance where their gift will be appreciated without their partners
reading too much into the gift. The key to finding this perfect gift is to
understand women and how they think of Valentine’s Day.
The most important rule for men to keep in mind is that when
women say it is okay for you to not do anything for Valentine’s Day, 99.99% of
the time they do not mean this. It is true there are some women who really do
not expect anything from their boyfriends or husbands on Valentine’s Day but
the vast majority will be extremely disappointed if you allow Valentine’s Day
to pass without even a card or a small gift. So unless you are absolutely sure
your partner is one of those women who really do not care about Valentine’s Day
it is a safe bet to at least get a card and a flower for the special woman in
your life. She is likely to be disappointed if you don’t.
Now you might be wondering what type of card you should get
for the special woman in your life on Valentine’s Day. There are humorous cards
available for buy on Valentine’s Day but again unless you are absolutely sure
this is the type of card your partner will like it is a better idea to go with
a romantic card. You can find these types of cards expressing a number of
different sentiments and are likely to find a card which expresses your
feelings about the relationship perfectly. Men may not understand this but
women typically put a great deal of time and effort into selecting your card
and they may be disappointed if you do not do the same when selecting a card
for them.
Men should also be aware that women do not want to be
reminded of their diets on Valentine’s Day. Your girlfriend or wife may talk
about wanting to lose weight and may be trying to exercise and eat right but
this does not mean she wants you to buy her sugar free candy and give her
workout equipment for Valentine’s Day. You may think you are doing something
great for your girlfriend or wife but trust us on this one, she will think you
are calling her fat. If you really want to support your partner in her diet
efforts, you can give her a small box of chocolates and a piece of jewelry
instead. Conversely, a box of diet cookies and a workout video are not likely
to be well received.
Finally, one of the most important things for men to
remember is it really is the thought that counts. Women want to feel special on
Valentine’s Day. Extravagant gifts may seem like a good suggestion and may be
well received but most women really just want to know that you love them on
Valentine’s Day. So whether you give them expensive jewelry or make the effort
to cook them dinner they will know how you feel about them.
