adminTendai Gukutikwa
THIS coming Tuesday will be St Valentine’s Day and the whole world will undoubtedly be lit and coloured or rather painted in the colour red, a colour which has long since been christened the colour of love.
It being the colour of love, most presents will also be in red and love itself will really be blooming everywhere and I bet no-one wants to be left out on the day.
While some can’t wait to get nothing on Valentine’s Day, that same old story for consecutive singles, there are some hopeless romantics who are already planning on how to spend money on the beautiful love-themed day with their partners.
This gives rise to the question of the day, is February 14 a day really worth buying someone a present or should one just show some love other than spending money?
In response to this question, most people in Mutare, said they would rather show their love in other intangible forms like kissing, texting and calling their lovers on the special day.
Washington Maposa of Darlington, said he would rather recharge his phone with a $10 recharge card and call his girlfriend than buy her a $10 worth of gift, saying the former improved their communication as a couple, while the latter just spend his hard earned money without much accomplishments.
He said: “Valentine’s Day is not all about being materialistic. You can spend time with your loved one without spending much. She has to feel special and loved and I do not think showering her with gifts when you are struggling financially yourself is that important.”
Another Mutare man, Lovejohns Mandizvidza, said he would rather starve than let his girlfriend spend Valentine’s Day without receiving a present from him.
“Guys have to stop giving the tight economic environment excuse not to buy something for their loved ones. Come on guys, show some love and get her something to compliment her. You tell me you can’t spare a dollar to buy your girlfriend a red rose?
“These ladies were created delicately and need us to compliment them. On this one day, a guy has to sacrifice, however, broke he might be,” he said.
However, most ladies begged to differ from Maposa’s view and said they would rather receive tangible presents than just a ‘call’.
Said one lady, Ashel Mutero: “I want a gift, I want to feel special on the day. Why can he not just buy me a teddy bear worth just $5 and a rose and call me with the remaining $4.”
It really isn’t that hard guys to get a little something for her. Be they chocolates, roses or especially a red teddy bear, it will surely go a long way in your relationship.
Most ladies love being the centre of attraction, they crave to be spoiled by their lovers.
Well, if you do not have the money, please do spoil her with your love (literally), tell her you love her and cannot do without her. Only tell her the truth, never lie that you love her when you feel otherwise.
Still the question remains, do you really have to buy somebody a present on Valentine’s Day to show that you love them or it is just another way of us spending more money when we would have just kissed and told them we loved them?
Food for thought right there. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Online Reporter