{"id":19531,"date":"2013-02-11T16:29:30","date_gmt":"2013-02-11T21:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=19531"},"modified":"2013-02-11T16:45:09","modified_gmt":"2013-02-11T21:45:09","slug":"what-do-they-like-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=19531","title":{"rendered":"What Do They Like On Valentine\u2019s Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY IRIS B. HOLTON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sentinel City Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a few days, the streets will be busy as florists rush to make deliveries for the Valentine\u2019s Day holiday. However, are flowers and candy really what your significant other wants?<\/p>\n

This year, Valentine\u2019s Day is Thursday, February 12th<\/sup>. The Sentinel <\/em><\/strong>posed the questions, \u2018What do women prefer on Valentine\u2019s Day?,\u2019<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 and \u2018What do men prefer on Valentine\u2019s Day?,\u2019<\/em><\/strong> to both men and women and here are their responses.<\/p>\n

Ms. Tonya Lewis<\/strong> said, \u201cWomen in general want to be appreciated, whether it\u2019s with an \u2018I Love You\u2019 dinner, movies, flowers or just money to buy what she wants.<\/p>\n

\u201cMen on the other hand, want the warmth of his companion, clothing, or a fine dine-in dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Brenda L. Walker,<\/strong> Ph.D., J. D., said, \u201cWomen are naturally good care-givers and problem-solvers.\u00a0 We tend to look out for those we love, and we do so fiercely. So Valentine’s Day is a day about showing us some love, but it symbolizes much more than that.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s a dedicated time for a man to explicitly show respect and care for the woman who always has his back. For me, a nice quiet dinner, great conversation, and a pair of Christian Louboutins will seal the deal!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Francia \u201cMiss Peaches\u201d Scott<\/strong> said, \u201cQuality time, flowers and candy are nice, but a quite dinner and a movie will work for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

James Ransom<\/strong> said, \u201cI believe that for Valentine\u2019s Day, women would prefer having no worries, no stress, no pressure, no chores, no rushing, nice clothing, perfume, flowers, a simple but\u00a0elegant gift, dinner with someone handsome (in their eyes) and charming to dine with, a sparkling refreshment, dessert and a moonlight embrace.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that a man prefers to cause no worries, no stress, no pressure, no chores, no rushing, wear nice clothing,\u00a0cologne, give flowers and gifts, plan romantic dinners with a lovely (in his eyes) lady and enjoy a sparkling refreshment, dessert and\u00a0a new day early morning embrace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Joan Holmes<\/strong> said, \u201cI like a man who demonstrates that he planned<\/strong> to do something special for me on that day. The categories could be bouquet of flowers that were ordered<\/strong>; dinner reserved<\/strong> at a restaurant; planned dinner that he prepared<\/strong>; or a nice wrapped<\/strong> gift.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlanned <\/strong>means he really thought about you much earlier than on Valentine\u2019s Day and made an effort, which demonstrates he is really thinking about you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Stephanie Brazell<\/strong> said, \u201cLet me start by saying that for me and most women I know, want to feel very special. The way he made you feel the very first time he said I love you or bought you, something you really wanted but you knew he didn’t have to. Most men I think truly want their girl to feel special.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Brian Rivers<\/strong> said, \u201cWhat do women really prefer on Valentine\u2019s Day? To be reminded of how special and valuable they are to the men in their lives–whether through gifts or time shared, acts of affections should emanate from a deeper, abiding love, respect, and support that lasts forever.<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cWhat do men really prefer on Valentine\u2019s Day? Simple: expressions of love — a quiet and exquisite dinner at home accompanied by a romantic setting with candles and soft music.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Acqualyn Kindred <\/strong>said, \u201cLadies I think we just like to be spoiled – flowers, candy, spa day, etc…. Men would probably wish the holiday not to exist commercially. It puts a lot of pressure on them to buy things and send flowers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Vivian Heyward<\/strong> said, \u201cI would like to have a day of \u201cpampering\u201d with the day off from work, have some flowers delivered to me either on my job or at home, and be able to just kick back and relax.\u00a0 I would also like to receive an out of country call from my son who lives in Australia to round off the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Marlene McAffee<\/strong> said, \u201cIf they are not married\u2026 I think women prefer an engagement ring, roses are too clich\u00e9. I would look for a romantic candle light dinner (maybe one he has prepared). This will allow more intimacy instead of being among the crowd in a restaurant. Soft music, and maybe a piece of jewelry with sentimental value (bracelet\/ring with date that you first met).<\/p>\n

\u201cI think men are almost just like women if not worst. Who says a man doesn\u2019t like flowers\u2026 flowers are nice, bubble bath, and maybe a plush male robe with a nice pair of house slippers. Or schedule a couple\u2019s massage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael Reid<\/strong> said for the woman, \u201cA Victoria\u2019s Secret Gift Card!\u201d For the man, \u201cHer dressed in nothing but what she used the gift card on!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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