Valentine’s Day is perhaps one of the biggest industry-made holidays, in my humble opinion. Between the flower, candy, stuffed animal, and greeting card companies, February 14th has become a pretty big deal. This is a “holiday” that fall into two different camps, men who don’t understand what the big deal is, and women who feel that it is indeed a big deal and hope to be the recipient of cards, candy and flowers.
I am no exception, I love Valentine’s Day, with all its commercialism. What is wrong with an opportunity to tell people we love, they are loved? I’m not saying that this day isn’t commercialism at its best, but there are some who need a little push.
My beloved and I, fall into this category. He doesn’t get what the big deal is, since I know how he feels about me. I in fact do know how he feels about me, but a reminder doesn’t hurt anyone, especially when I’m the recipient of gifts.
For my beloved I gave him a replacement coffee pot, because he’s practical and I know he likes practical gifts. I on the other hand, do not want any kind of gift that is used for work. My mother taught me early on that a gift for housework is not a gift at all.
My beloved who is a hardworking, macho kind of guy bought me a wonderful gift. It is a beautiful ring, white gold with diamonds. I love the ring and I’m proud that he did so well by himself. But, the greatest gift was the fact that he understood and honored what Valentine’s Day meant to me. The bit of “bling” is beautiful and I will wear it in honor of our love. I will also cherish the idea and he went to a mall, shopped, and seems genuinely excited about giving me the gift.
So my message to all you macho types out there, if you want to make some serious points with your significant other, do what she wants, loves and enjoys, your won’t regret it.
Namaste’
