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Post by pelicanguy on Feb 6, 2007 12:31:44 GMT -5
Has Valentine's Day become a commercialized day in which women are the sole benefactors?
Why or why not?
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Sista Chi
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Post by Sista Chi on Feb 6, 2007 12:49:04 GMT -5
I thought it was.....but I have been corrected.
That it's a day for couples with the emphasis on the women.
Another said, men enjoy being pampered as much as men.
But I say, that women get this day, because in general, most men aren't romantic and those that are, slack off from it.
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Post by Blaque on Feb 6, 2007 14:49:39 GMT -5
Has Valentine's Day become a commercialized day in which women are the sole benefactors? Why or why not? I think men love to feel special and appreciated. Valentine’s Day is what a couple makes it. It doesn’t have to be commercial and it doesn’t have to be all about the woman. I love to pamper a man when I am in a relationship. On Valentine’s Day, I make it just as special for him as it is for me. (sometimes more so). But hell, everyday with me is like Valentine’s Day. So on special occasions, I go out of my way to make it even more extravagant.
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cinnaroll32
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Post by cinnaroll32 on Feb 14, 2007 9:05:25 GMT -5
No, because it is a day for couples. We just have to be more creative in gift giving because I think even the stores have forgotten it is a couples day.
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Post by pelicanguy on Feb 14, 2007 11:54:40 GMT -5
I think men love to feel special and appreciated. Valentine’s Day is what a couple makes it. It doesn’t have to be commercial and it doesn’t have to be all about the woman. I love to pamper a man when I am in a relationship. On Valentine’s Day, I make it just as special for him as it is for me. (sometimes more so). But hell, everyday with me is like Valentine’s Day. So on special occasions, I go out of my way to make it even more extravagant. If only more people thought like you, especially your female comrades. I brought this topic up because I have noticed that a lot of women unfairly use today to judge how their men feel about them and their relationships. Also, when it comes to gift-giving, I noticed that the men generally put more thought and effort into their gifts than the women do. I think that's why a lot of guys dread Valentine's Day...they know they'll get crappy gifts from their women while they did the opposite and put a lot of effort into a thoughtful gift. Just my opinion.
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drok9
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Post by drok9 on Feb 14, 2007 13:04:32 GMT -5
Commercially ... yes ... I think they can sell more if its geared towards women as opposed to men. Personally, Valentine's Day is everyday for my husband and I - so I (we) don't get wrapped up in this day.
I don't like chocolate and roses are beautiful but I like them all year long so no need to spend crazy money on getting them that one day. Regardless of the day, I send my husband flowers ... mostly just because.
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Post by Blaque on Feb 14, 2007 13:19:27 GMT -5
Brother B, I think that Valentine’s Day is such a commercial holiday and the retail industry gears it more towards women. That’s why a lot of women think that it’s all about them on Valentine’s Day. You can’t really fault them. However I always put a lot of thought into what I give a man when I’m in a relationship. Like I’ve said, I would pamper my man all year long but if I had a man today, I would have made it incredibly special.
But being I don’t have a man I went out and treated myself to a Euphoria perfume gift set. Happy V-Day to me!
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Post by darock on Feb 14, 2007 14:27:56 GMT -5
The entire material aspect of a relationship is geared toward women.
It seems that at various points in the relationship that we are "expected" to provide gifts, money, etc, excluding Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, Christmas, and birthdays.
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Post by pelicanguy on Feb 14, 2007 16:08:28 GMT -5
The entire material aspect of a relationship is geared toward women. It seems that at various points in the relationship that we are "expected" to provide gifts, money, etc, excluding Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, Christmas, and birthdays. Right...and a lot of us guys go around wondering if we are unappreciated/taken for granted.
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