Valentine's Day- "Is it Really for Me?"

Valentines Day is coming up and I've noticed that many women are pressuring men into relationships or V-day dinner dates with them so they can get lots of attention or feel loved on this special super romantic day

To quote actor Ashton Kutcher:

““I hate Valentine’s Day. I think every day should be a day of romance”

I gotta admit, I almost fell victim until I saw a Valentine’s Day countdown on ESPN. This was the last straw, why must we submit to some consumer based holiday?

If you have watched any NBA game on any ESPN affiliated networks, you have noticed the increase in commercial for different jewelry companies such as Kay, Jared and JcPenny. It’s almost like they are pressuring men to buy “gifts” for no apparent reason at all.

This quote by Armand Salacrou sounds like he is describing Valentine's Day

““Economy is a way of spending money without getting any pleasure out of it”

Fellas if you are only shown love/respect  on valentine's day, then it is time to leave point blank period. Not only  as  a man, but as a person you should always demand respect. without respect you don't have anything. the same applies to ladies, if your man only shows you love on 3 days out of the year, why are you still with that person?

 To me V-day is not a special day anymore.  I feel no need to follow the trend of buying flowers, candy and/or waiting in long lines at a restaurant for a romantic dinner.

Before running out to the store and  buying those roses, build-a-bears, and other “sweet” things, ask yourself these questions “why am i doing this”, “what will this truly accomplish” and “does the girl truly deserve this”.

If you truthfully answer all of these questions you will come to the realization that you can A. spend your money more wisely, refocus on the task at hand (education or  improvement of one’s self) and will allow a man to reevaluate the woman or their relationship with the woman.

It’s good to show appreciation to those who are important to you, but you shouldn’t focus your appreciation during just one day.

I guarantee that you can find better uses for your money. For example, why don’t you just donate to Hati

If you are going to buy a girl a Valentine’s Day present please have a limit for spending. For example, if you have only known the girl for five months or less please don’t go over $10 dollars, especially if you are not in a relationship.

If you take the young lady out to a restaurant, there is a $50 limit. Anything higher enters Trick’n territory and Halloween has already passed.

 One last point i would like to leave all the young men with:

Why is it that you never see any commercials where a woman is purchasing a valentines day gift for a man?

How about we switch it up this year.

                                                                                                                        -Von C.