what do women think of valentine's day gifts?

Question

Last year, I bought my wife a valentine's day ring and matching earrings. She worked at a big company with a lot of women in her department. NONE of them got jewelry from their husbands/boyfriends. Some got cards, less got flowers (my wife hates flowers; she says jewelry last forever).

What do you think those women said to their husbands/boyfriends that night when they came home? Many came to work the next day furious as they got NOTHING for valentines day. Even a card.

Answer 1

Jewelry is the best gift a woman can get :)
(in my opinion)

Answer 2

I had a discussion with some women after last Valentine's Day, and we decided that it's a very bad night to go to a restaurant, and a very bad day to send someone flowers. The staff at restaurants and florist shops are overworked and stressed out. Those of us who went out found that the food and service were very disappointing and those of us who got flowers felt that the florists would have done a better job the week before or the week after Valentine's Day.
The best Valentine's Day I ever had was the one where my husband got home from work before I did, had the kids help him move the table to the living room in front of the fireplace, set the table for two with our good China and a bouquet of flowers from the supermarket, and made salad, lobster, and a chocolate dessert. The kids had pizza in the kitchen. It was great.
Note on buying jewelry for every little occasion. I read this in a dress for success book. Tell your husband not to get you inexpensive jewelry frequently. Tell him to get you small gifts like perfume or soap for most occasions, like Christmas and birthdays. He should save his money to get you a substantial piece of jewelry on your fifth anniversary, your tenth, etc. In the long run, you will be much happier with a few expensive pieces of jewelry than lots of inexpensive ones.

Answer 3

Yeah that's a very common problem. Personally although I wouldn't complain about the jewelry, I would be just as happy if me and my guy agreed not to celebrate Valentines day because it's such a sucky contrived load of horse poop. But, that's just my opinion! I heard from a reliable source that a more normal woman gets very irate when her man doesn't surprise her with something romantic for the day, take her out, give her a gift and a smarmy card, respond appropriately to lingerie etc. A guy needs to find out what his wife or girlfriend expects, and do that for her out of consideration for her feelings!

Answer 4

My husband and I have understanding that we only exchange gifts on birthdays and Christmas. Other holidays, we just exchange cards and try to do something fun together around that time. We're both big believers in "it's the thought that counts." It takes an effort to find a nice card. It takes too much effort to buy a gift that may not be wanted or needed. We'd rather spend time together and mark the occasion that way.

Answer 5

Honestly, it is one of the more important personal days of the year, in any realationship; for both genders. Some people don't give their spouses (or do, or spend time with..etc), friends or significant others anything...its a big mistake. Some people don't really care. But, the way I look at it, if your significant other didn't care about thinking of the one that they 'love'...at least one day of the year...even if it is with a card or doing something thoughtful, wouldn't you wonder if they cared about you or your relationship, especially if you possibly did something? Always charish your loved one.

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Answer 6

Women love gifts!
But if you are used to have a nice dinner on Valentine's day (I don't think you should be expecting jewelry).
Too bad if they got furious!

Answer 7

I think its the thought put behind a thought more than any material object. I mean if you took me to watch a sunset and planned it to the point of perfection I would choose that over a diamond ring any day of the week. What memories do you take with you when you die? The ring or the sunset..

Answer 8

in the experience that your fortunate enuf to have a guy that a million.) realizes that Feb. 14th is Valentines Day & 2.) Is tender and cares about you adequate to attempt to make you sense particular...i ought to have a present interior the wings which will enable him recognize how a lot you have a good time with him & his thoughtfulness (even if his present or plans finally end up a flop) traditionally it is an afternoon even as the guy is sposed to be the romantic hero,so i wager it relies upon on your age and expectancies. i imagine the perfect senario is both partys surprizing one yet another with each and every of the romance they recognize will make their better 0.5 sense particular and loved.do not go with to bypass broke doing it. Little issues propose the most each and every from time to time. good luck & "satisfied Hearts Day"

Answer 9

are you done "stroking" your ego now?
just curious
you did the right thing by buying your wife something nice, "of course."
no need to strut around like some, what are those male chickens called.....not hens, the other ones......I don't think I can write it on here.......they might take the word out of context.... anyway, let's not get so full of ourselves...keep buying your wife nice things and hopefully this year, her co-workers will receive something nice also............................

Answer 10

to me gifts aint that much important but rather the recognition thats its valentines day ... and ud suppose to be all mushy..