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An Inside Look at Valentine's Day

an inside look, at VALENTINE'S DAY WHAT'S THE REAL MEANING BEHIND THOSE BELOVED GIFTS? It's supposedly the most romantic day of the year which means gifts a-plenty and cupid's arrows on auto-fire. But whether its finger bling or flowers, have you ever wondered what it all means? And more importantly, in the cross-pond battle of the sexes, who spends the most in the pursuit of lurve? UK O US es $108 USD WHO SPENDS THE MOST, GUYS OR GIRLS? $66 USD $1.6 billion USD The overall expected spend in UK is £1 billion (1.6 billion USD) $18.6 billion USD The overall expected spend in US is $18.6 billion USD 39% spent on other family members, friends, classmates and others 56%, $10.5 billion goes 5% a surprising figure of $815 millions is spent on pets! to spouses and significant others ladies and gents: WHO IS VALENTINES DAY REALLY FOR? Average spend in USD MEN es A WOMEN Both in UK and US, men spend twice as much as women on UK $6 Valentine's Day $37 Valentine's da is all about her,. US $108 $53 ------ YOU'VE GOT TO BECOME THE MOST SELFLESS MAN OUT THERE. behind the gifits WHY DO MEN SPEND MORE ON VALENTINE'S DAY? SENSITIVE... APPRECIATION GET LUCKY RECIPROCITY Gift giving men are believed to be good lovers. They enjoy the act of giving They value women and wish to show Some men understand Many people, especially men, spend money to please or appease, when their appreciation with gifts that are meaningful and love that is tender. reciprocity, giving a woman pleasure their partners would and therefore are sensitive to a woman's intimate will result in her desire to give pleasure to him. simply like to have more time, thought and appreciation from them. needs. what women DON'T WANT The worst possible gifts on Valentine's Day 20% 1% Bar of chocolate Petrol station 17% flowers 3% Tickets to watch Tacky jewellery his footbalI team 5% 16% DVD of his favourite action films Large Cuddly toy 6% FREE! O 13% All you can eat buffet voucher 11% 8% Bargain bin CD Unflattering underwear Bottle of cheap perfume how much are you spending on Valentine's day? Remember.. THE PERSONAL TOUCH, THE LITTLE THOUGHTFUL GESTURE is often more a sign of true love and commitment than extravagant, romantic gestures. Sometimes spending 'quality time' is also an important factor to consider. Sources: http://www.digitalstrategyconsulting.com/intelligence/2013/02/the_price_of_love_brits_spend_119_on_their_valentine_infographic.php http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/9865114/Valentines-spend-nearly-lbn-on-gifts-and-going-out.html http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/13/living/valentines-day-statistics-btn/ http://economy.money.cnn.com/2013/02/14/valentines-day-spending-men-women/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti- cle-2277007/What-NOT-girl-Valentines-Day-Petrol-station-flowers-eat-buffet-vouchers-tickets-favourite-football-team-gift-list-shame.html http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/love-and-gratitude/201204/6-reasons-gift-giving-men-are-good-lovers http://uk.askmen.com/dating/dating_advice_600/653_perfect-valentines-day.html

An Inside Look at Valentine's Day

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It’s supposedly the most romantic day of the year which means gifts a-plenty and cupid’s arrows on auto-fire. But whether its finger bling or flowers, have you ever wondered what it all means? And...

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