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Yes, and thank God the men I've known have decided it is fun to celebrate. Because I love celebrations too. All kinds.
It is always a choice and decision. A fun one, in this case!
Some people think any reason for a 'party' is a good one.
Instead of getting all worked up about feeling manipulated, I don't see why Valentine's Day can't be thought of in the same way.
No manipulation by Hallmark or FTD or pressure , just a good excuse to do something 'extra' special.(Whatever special is to you)
[bleep], even National Hot Dog Day is an 'excuse' if you'd like it to be.You know, heat the buns, fix 'em up special and don't use paper plates or something.
Meanwhile, in a hashtag irony, you here marginalize the many many many women who are NOT entitled princesses but do treat their men, by calling them a select few. Effectively, you pretend most women who do this don't exist.
True, I'll give you that. But... men who act like entitled pricks are promptly shamed into good behavior (and rightfully so), while women who acts like entitled princesses are often told "you go, girl!" or "gurrrrl power!"
Tread lightly, people. This thread has been cleaned up a bit and several posts have been deleted. If bickering ensues again, the thread will be permanently locked.
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Then the problem isn't the holiday, it's the relationship.
I don't agree. Plenty of people have holidays and personal special days they celebrate together. Many people posted here that it is the expectation of money wasted on a frivolous holiday that is specific towards dinner and gifts for the women. If it were the relationship the issue wouldnt be just Valentine's day.
We don't have threads asking why men or women hate Xmas or Halloween etc... Both of which are among the highest spendy holidays just above and below Valentine's day.
Because they are not lesbians
The whole day and many holidays seems forced.
They're just marketing and advertising ploys by real life Donald Drapers to make retailers and companies a lot of money on a specific day. People fall for it.
Because they are not lesbians
The whole day and many holidays seems forced.
What's lesbianism got to do with it?
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Because I love celebrations too. All kinds.
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