Blast those commercial gifts. Get hands-on this Valentine's Day
Ok guys, time to yank out your wallet and empty it. It's Valentine's Day again. And you thought you could give your pocket a rest after the Christmas episode! Personally, I think it's a conspiracy perpetuated by the gift card, chocolate and flower companies to separate guys from their allowance. I seriously reckon that some flower shops make enough out of Valentine's Day to tide them over the entire year. Eighty dollars for some dead plant wrapped in tacky plastic makes no sense to me! But alas! The women folk love these things, so guys have no choice.
No-win Situation
Face it guys, you are trapped in a no-win situation. Dare you defy this day and not purchase mushy gifts to display your love for the objects of our affection? A word to the brave and foolish -- hell has no fury like a woman scorned. The standard Valentine's Day package is typically like so -- flowers and gift followed by a nice dinner and a romantic walk along the route of your choice. If you play your cards right, you might be successful in impressing your gal and showing her you really care. But you also end up living on instant noodles and water for the next few months. In case you're considering the "economical" option of tying a bow on your head to make a present out of yourself, don't -- it's super lame. So, is there no way to get around the tooth-and-nail fights for lousy table reservations, overpriced flowers and mass-produced gifts?
Solutions, Solutions
One really ingenious friend of mine suggests that a guy celebrate Valentine's Day early. By doing this, you can avoid the rush and crush of people. You might even avoid the dreaded Valentine's Day price mark-up. Sounds perfect, eh? There are some drawbacks. You might come off looking like a cheapskate. Then again, no one said love was easy, dude. One girl friend of mine told me that she instructs her boyfriend not to give her anything on Valentine's Day because she is very aware of the wallet-burning potential of such an act. I don't know. A guy would be really foolish if he actually listened and refrained frm buying anything for his girl. Trust me folks, when a girl asks you not to buy anything for her on Valentine's Day, don't ever listen to her! Hand-make something; put together a 2000-piece jigsaw puzzle or anything! But NEVER ever NOT give her anything.
Get Hands-on
The rationale behind this is simple. Most girls are looking for the effort behind the presents, rather than the actual gifts themselves. So a guy could explore the path of homemade cards and gifts. This might even score greater points with your girl. Any guy can buy a Valentine's Day card from a shop but great is the man who hand makes a card. So folks, if you truly want to impress the girl of your dreams, go the DIY way. A girl who is truly worthy of your efforts is someone who looks beyond the material aspects of Valentine's Day. Whipping something up with your bare hands speaks volumes, and if your girl sulks over the crooked picture frame you made for her, then maybe, she isn't worth it after all!
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