On what day are couples in Japan most likely to exchange presents and go on a romantic date?
A: Christmas Eve
On Valentine’s Day, women give chocolates to their male co-workers. Men return the favour on March 14th.
I bet you can find at least one Valentine you got (or gave) when you were a kid in this classic card gallery courtesy of BuzzFeed.
Go ahead, click it.
Recognize any?
“Life is short. Have an affair.”
That’s the slogan for a match-making website that specializes in hooking up married men and women with an extramarital affair. They even have a 100% Affair Guarantee! Perhaps the most surprising thing, is that they boast over 8 million members around the world.
But it’s not just international cheaters, there’s plenty right here at home. The website claimed in a press release that “on the day after Valentine’s Day, disappointed men and women all over Canada flocked to Canadian infidelity network AshleyMadison.com.” In a statement, a spokesperson for the site said, “This just shows that married men and women who feel undervalued or let down by their partners are exploring other options in pursuit of happiness.”
So… how was your Valentine’s day?
In Japan, only women give presents to men on Valentine’s Day. What is the most common gift?
A: Chocolates
Photo: Gaijin Life.com
On March 14th, men are expected to return the favour on White Day. Click here to learn more.
45% of married women picked this as their gift of choice on Valentine’s Day. What is it?
A: Romantic Dinner
Photo: Romantic Dinner Recipes. Info
It beat out roses, chocolates, a spa treatment and even a new handbag.
That’s according to Marc Rudov, author, relationship coach, speaker and radio/TV personality. Marc calls it “Nomance Day” saying, “There’s nothing romantic about coercing men to oblige female entitlement. Valentine’s Day artificially and unilaterally caters to women. It’s the media’s annual male-bashing fest; that’s why I call it ‘Nomance Day’ and expect all real men to boycott it.”
Marc goes on to say that he does do sweet things for women, but does it when he chooses, not when women expect or demand it.
I’ll admit that I’m not a huge Valentine’s Day guy, but I always acknowledge my love for my wife in some small way. I don’t think it’s a great imposition on my “manhood.” And if it makes my wife happy, why wouldn’t I?
