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Valentine’s Day - For Men’s Eyes Only

February 14th, 2008 at 12:46pm philpeck

I’m going to make a very bold statement that will probably get me in trouble, but here goes:

“Valentine’s Day is a holiday created solely for men.”

There, I said it. Now, why would I say such a thing you ask? Here’s my logic, messed up as it may be.

Men in general are forgetful and lazy. 364 days out of the year we come home to our wives and girlfriends to give them a kiss as we walk in the door and ask them how their day went, stand there just long enough to make it look like we’re interested, and then ask what’s for dinner. We are self absorbed morons that generally show affection just long enough to get the women in our lives warmed up so we can get some sex. Yes, it’s true, you know it. For us it’s all about sex.

So, Valentine’s Day was created to give men an advantage at least one day out of the year. We’re flooded with reminders that we need to do something nice for our women, buy them something sparkly, something sweet, something special. We would normally have to think long and hard and often give up doing this on our own, but there are people out there trying to give us the upper hand. On top of that, most women are happy just to know that you thought about them and brought them home a stuffed teddy bear and a box of chocolates. If you’re lucky enough you can walk right in the door, hand her these things, give her a quick smooch and head straight to the bedroom.

See, it’s a win-win for everyone!

OK, now that I said that, I’m totally kidding. If you didn’t figure that out, well, I feel sorry for you when you come home tonight with a teddy bear and box of chocolates. Let me know how the couch feels.

It’s actually quite sad that Valentine’s Day has to exist at all. It shoves it in your face that today should be more special in the love arena than any other day. What’s up with that? Every day you spend with your better half should be special. Every day should be filled with love. Every day you should look at them in a romantic way that makes the other one think about how much you love them.

I do my best to make that my practice each and every day. But alas, I fail just like everyone else. I’m taking the extra time today, Valentine’s Day, to let my wife know how much I love her. I tell her this every day, many times a day, but see; I’m going the extra mile today. I didn’t do it yesterday. I’m pretty sure I won’t do it tomorrow either.

She’s been by my side for so long now that it truly is hard to think of times without her there. We’ve had our rough moments, but they’ve been overshadowed by the millions of great moments we’ve had. I still look at her in amazement every day, wondering why she puts up with me, what she sees in me. I see so many things in her, that I’ll do anything to keep her next to me. She’s the most devoted mother I know, the most thoughtful friend you could ever want, and the most loving and caring wife any man could ever wish for.

So, in true fashion for me, I have to share a photo. This is how I always picture her, smiling, happy, and I know for sure this is true, in love.

You mean the world to me. Today is just another day, no more special than any other day other than I’m still with you and still am falling in love with you. Today, Valentine’s Day, is more special than yesterday was, but I know it won’t be near as special as tomorrow will be.

Happy Valentine’s Day Bobbie Jo.

Forever yours (hopefully no matter how stupid of a man I may be),

Phil

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