Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action.
Mother Teresa
Ahhhhhhhhh, the stress of being a man is upon us. How do I impress her? Do you send flowers? Do you buy jewelry? Maybe a fancy restaurant. Oh wait, let's send candy, that'll make her happy. Another Hallmark holiday is around the bend, are you ready?
Ladies, it's just another day. You shouldn't put too much emphasis on your better half impressing those around you just on this one day. He should be impressing YOU each and every day; and you should be doing the same. I'm not saying send flowers 365 days a year, I'm saying it's the little things that matter. The kiss on the forehead, the cup of coffee/breakfast brought to you in bed, the random phone call saying he misses you...oh and that one text saying, "I love you, gorgeous..." How these things will give you butterflies...and no one can buy you internal butterflies.
So, don't be upset if the flowers in the next cubicle are prettier than yours. Don't be jealous over that diamond bracelet your friend received. Material things are easy. It's the thoughtfulness behind a sincere action that is hard to come by. All the money in the world won't get you that.
Having said that, please, send all chocolates my way. Happy Valentine's Day!
I don't pamper my wife on Valentine's Day because I HAVE to but because I WANT to. Having said that it one of the days that man SHOULD pamper his lady!!!! HillStreetViewz.....out!!!
ReplyDeleteRight on, HillStreetViewz!!!
DeleteI say it should be everyday! :)))
ReplyDeleteValentines is a nice and I always made sure I bought flowers and went the extra step on that day ...But Im much more into the everyday lil thing they they know you had no pressure to do. you just did it because in your eyes ..shes the one...the kiss on the forehead when you love her more than she'll ever know
DeleteThat makes for a strong romance, Johnny :)
DeleteWe should not be focused on what the other person should or can be doing for us but what we can or should be doing for them,,,if both people do it then ,HAPPY LIFE, if we focus on ourselves then WHOA WITH ME :(..
ReplyDelete100% agreed. :)
DeleteI must say I am blessed to have a man that does the little things everyday! I will come home on any given day to the dishes washed or laundry done and I promise you those are acts of love and I appreciate it. Valentines Day is a special day but it sure dont need to be about going broke to impress your other half.
ReplyDeleteI so agree!!
ReplyDeleteDitto!!
DeleteAnd, Lizzie, I can't believe I totally agree with you, but you are right -- it's not about the one day of the year... it's about every day and you should never become complacent in a relationship. Show your girl you love her by sending her a random "I love you" text, by surprising her with cleaning the bathroom, or letting her pick the movie to watch at the theater. Ladies - show your man you love him by taking care of yourself (men are visual), not tearing him down (especially in front of others), and participating in an activity that he likes to do (Lord help me.. football or shooting guns)...
ReplyDeleteThat being said, don't dismiss Valentine's Day because it IS important to acknowledge who you love on that day.. but it doesn't have to involve hundreds of dollars....
And lastly... Liz, don't expect anything from me this Valentine's Day because it's only for people that you love.... and, no, today isn’t Opposite Day.