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Why do so many men not like valentine's day? Is it because they think women have expectations?
The stereotypical stuff that people think of when they think of V-Day - flowers, candy, writing out your feelings - isn't stuff that falls into most men's wheelhouse.
And yes, marketers have made it a VERY high-expectation holiday.
I've just heard lots of men say women want them to spend a lot of money. I haven't seen much of this, a few flowers, cards, etc. I don't see big money spent on Valentine's. It's not like Christmas.
I've just heard lots of men say women want them to spend a lot of money.
It's so hard for me to imagine someone saying this with a straight face. If I were a man and a woman told me (or led me to believe) that I was expected to spend a lot of money on a holiday or whatever ... I would laugh and walk away. That's just not what it's supposed to be about.
I've had several male bosses and friends over the years who whine about Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and wedding anniversaries being "Hallmark Holidays."
WTF !?!
These men had wonderful wives and GFs who did more housework than the guys, more childcare than the guys (many raising the guy's stepchildren), buying the guy's favourite foods at the supermarket, did more cooking than the guys, and created the couple's social lives.
And Mr can't take an hour or so 3 - 5 days a year to find a gift or experience (restaurant dinner, mani-pedi certificate) for the gal who has done so much for him?
WTF?
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And for the record, many guys (including myself) love it!