Men are just as romantic as women when it comes to expressing their love on St. Valentine’s Day, according to a recent North American study. But, will it mean red roses, fluffy teddies, heart shaped chocolates and romantic cards in your house, or will the day pass without fanfare?
Although February 14th invokes different feelings for many people, it appears that gender is not an issue. In a recent North American poll for a leading flower supplier 1,800 men and women were questioned about how they felt about expressing their love to their partners on this special day. The results showed that 75 per cent of men and almost 79 per cent of women were happy to express their feelings verbally, indicating that gender certainly has no boundaries when it comes to love.
Although February 14th invokes different feelings for many people, it appears that gender is not an issue. In a recent North American poll for a leading flower supplier 1,800 men and women were questioned about how they felt about expressing their love to their partners on this special day. The results showed that 75 per cent of men and almost 79 per cent of women were happy to express their feelings verbally, indicating that gender certainly has no boundaries when it comes to love.
But, when it comes to being able to put their emotions into writing on St. Valentine's Day, ladies are slightly ahead of their male counterparts at being able to do this easily; 80 per cent compared to 70 per cent of men.
Of the males questioned 58 per cent said they had sent and received a love letter at some point in their life. But, percentages only show part of the picture; one lady described how she had received a love letter from her husband via email every day since 2002, the year in which they married. Furthermore, he also sends flowers every week, turns her sheets on her bed and tells her daily how much he loves her.
Interestingly, age does seem to have an impact on a person’s romantic tendencies. According to this research, the number of people corresponding via love letter declines with age; 83 per cent of the 18 – 34 year old age group admit to sending love letters, compared to74 per cent of middle aged couples. That figure drops even further to 66 per cent when it comes to seniors.
It also seems that the younger generation is more in tune with their emotions and not afraid to express themselves to their partners.
So what will they be doing to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day this year? Many say they will opt for a romantic hotel break, whisking their partner off for surprise couple of days, others will opt for a meal in an extravagant restaurant complete with the trimmings. But, most say they will be simply writing a thoughtful loving message on a hand-picked card, and perhaps accompanying it with flowers, champagne and a box of chocolates.
Who says romance is dead?
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