Listen up, fellas. I know you hate Valentine’s Day and that it’s a holiday created by a card company and blah blah blah. I like to compare Valentine’s Day to the Superbowl. A lot of women, including myself, could care less about football and in particular the Superbowl. But if I’m in a relationship with someone, I show up to the Superbowl party, root for the same team as my man and bring over some bomb dip (because I’m really good at making dips). I do this because I know it’s important to my man, not because I think the Superbowl is important. This same rule applies for Valentine’s Day. We know that you think it’s a stupid holiday, but it’s important to us ladies, so suck it up for one day and get over it.
Here are the top 5 signs you didn’t get laid on Valentine’s Day:
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You didn’t make reservations.
Just like Christmas, my birthday and all other major holidays, Valentine’s Day is the same day every year. It doesn’t just sneak up on you because let’s face it, stores are decorated red and pink the day after Christmas. There is no excuse not to have a reservation at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day. We don’t care about the restaurant; we care that you planned ahead enough to make a reservation.
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You only bought her lingerie.
Buying your lady lingerie is a tricky thing. First, you have to get the size right (if you got a size too big then you’re in major trouble) and then you have to know her taste well enough to find something that she would like and feel comfortable in. Even if you managed to get the sizing and style right, we still want something more than lingerie because lingerie is more of a gift for the man than the woman.
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You didn’t buy/make her a card.
Every guy likes to preach about how Valentine’s Day was invented by Hallmark, so why didn’t you get her a card? I’m still a big believer in cards, especially on Valentine’s Day. Even if you don’t feel like forking over the cash to Hallmark, you can still make her a card. Basically, we want something that tells us how you feel. We don’t ask for it often, so try to write a sentence or two in this card that will make us feel special.
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You didn’t get her anything sparkly or tasty.
Who doesn’t love some diamonds and chocolates? Look, I understand if you can’t afford a diamond (I can barely afford one myself!), but there are cheaper options. Patti wrote a great blog the other week on reasonably priced jewelry that will make your lady swoon. If you don’t feel like spending the money on jewelry or you don’t think your relationship is serious enough yet for jewelry (I know this is an irrational fear most men have) then go buy some chocolates. Make it even more special by picking out certain chocolates that you know she likes. This way you have a cheap alternative, but you still put the effort in to show her that you remembered she loves white chocolate and hates anything filled with caramel.
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You didn’t send her flowers to her work.
This is the ultimate deal breaker, in my opinion. It is crucial that you send your lady flowers to her work. Why? Because it shows everyone in the office that she’s special and someone outside of the office thinks she’s special, too. It also shows that you planned ahead and made the $50 to $100 investment on getting the flowers delivered. Sending the flowers to her work is an important detail because we like to show off in front of other women. It sounds petty, but it’s true and I don’t make the rules. I guarantee that if you send flowers to your lady’s work that you will have one very happy woman on your hands.
So, don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to sweep her off her feet and make her coworkers green with envy. Head over to the Persa Flores website, where you can explore a plethora of dazzling bouquets sure to make a statement and get ready to make a lasting impression that she won’t soon forget.
Thus, gentlemen, if you aim to ensure a smile that illuminates the room and a delighted woman by your side this Valentine’s Day, do not underestimate the impact of sending flowers to her workplace. It’s not solely about the flowers; it’s about making her feel like the queen she truly is.
