Valentine's Day: a display of love or a display for others?

I had an interesting post-Valentine's Day conversation with a friend of mine.

See, she's been married for awhile now and as of Wednesday, she was touting how Valentine's Day was no big deal and how her husband spoils her every day.They just don't do Valentine's Day.

However, then we get to Thursday night and she has seen no card nor truffle from her husband. Of course, I am inclined to repeat what she said Wednesday. Then she goes off about how all the women at her job were receiving flowers and candy at their desk. She, however, received nothing.

Valentine's Day is a romantic occasion that puts people on the spot. I can't think of any woman that happily says "nothing" when asked "What did she get for Valentine's Day?" Even if she knows deep down inside your boyfriend or husband loves her to death, she wants to produce evidence showing such. If she can't, it's not a good feeling.

The big difference between Valentine's Day and every other day is it puts everybody on the spot. So while you may say you received "nothing", your cubicle partner may have received a dozen red, long-stemmed roses.

Do you think it is possible for a woman in a relationship to not care about receiving a Valentine's Day gift? Are there any women out there who thought they were fine without a Valentine's Day gift until they went into work or school?