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Flowers seem to be a girl's best friend, unless they are
old, wilted and bought in desperation from a petrol station (many
women said these were the worst present they had received, so men
- be warned!). Just so you know, 73% of people who buy flowers for
Valentine's Day are men, while only 27% are women.
If you are going to say it with flowers this year, don't just assume
they mean 'I love you'. Different-coloured roses have a whole array
of meanings: White: innocence and purity; yellow: joy and gladness
but can sometimes imply jealousy; red: I love you; pink: grace and
gentility; dark pink: gratitude and appreciation; light pink: admiration
or sympathy; coral/orange (mainly given to men by women): enthusiasm
and desire.
Imaginative idea:
One respondent received 12 single red roses delivered every hour
for 12 hours!
Chocolates are another favourite, except when women are
on a diet! (That's the wrong sort of temptation on Valentine's Day…)
But why are choccies so popular? Apparently the same chemicals found
in chocolate can be found in marijuana, although in much smaller
quantities, and can be a fantastic aphrodisiac. However, please
be a bit more imaginative and generous than flinging a Cream Egg
in his/her direction, as one poor woman suffered!
Jewellery was also listed by many respondents, with engagement
rings being a common gift. According to Brides magazine, around
8% of marriage proposals take place at this time of year. But nature-lovers
beware: traditional superstitions say that the animals you spot
on Valentine's Day could determine the character of your future
mate:
- Squirrels mean you may end up marrying a cheapskate who will
hoard all your money.
- Goldfinches are better - you'll marry a millionaire!
- Look out for a flock of doves for a happy, peaceful marriage.
- If you spot a robin, you'll marry a crime fighter (not bad if
it's Tobey Maguire as Spiderman).
Getting pregnant/delivering a baby also ranked highly and
we can think of no better present to receive on the day (apart from
an epidural!).
Did you know?
In 'olden times' February had strong links with fertility, as Feb
14th is the day that birds traditionally choose their mates.
Other best pressies you told us about:
- 'Trip to the Maldives and then a flight via New York to do
a weekend of shopping in the Victoria's Secret Sale.'
- 'A heart shape in the snow when I woke up.'
- 'Handmade book of vouchers for things like a picnic.'
- 'Him wearing a bow, a smile and that's it!'
- 'A night of wild, limitless sex and several multiple orgasms!'
- 'Helicopter flying lesson!'
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