Post Valentine´s Day, Roses or Nada

This is mainly for the guys out there. Guys, well, how was Valentine´s Day? Did you give in and go buy that bouquet of flowers or that dozen roses? Or did you go big and pick out a ring or necklace? Or did you spring for a nice dinner and a babysitter, if kids are in the equation?

Or did you rebel against cultural peer pressure and do nothing for your lady? That's okay, just remember there are 364 other days in the year to buy her roses or take her out to eat. And you better do it sooner or later, or else....there are 364 days in the year for her to remind you of the not gift she received for Valentine's Day.

I'm not going to brag about the roses I bought or the letter I wrote for her or anything like that. That would be wrong.

Seriously though, we have been married 25 years as of March 17 and I have done some dumb things and messed up on some Valentine Days, birthdays, and anniversaries. I have dropped the ball my share of times. However, I do my best to make up for it, sometimes it works and sometimes the couch is my bed more than one night. Sometimes outside the house.

Here's the deal. When we mess up guys we need to make an effort to reconcile and seek forgiveness. Sometimes it ain't easy. I remember a birthday a long, long time ago that I bombed on. I still get a gentle reminder of that. But easy smeasy. We should be men and make a strong attempt at setting things right. If we want to stay married, or together, we should make an attempt. Or if we want to live in harmony and peace we should seek peace and reconciliation, whether we were the one in the wrong or not. Pride, who needs it? Pride ain't worth much if you are alone. Better to swallow your pride a hundred times and live in peace with a woman you love than be proud and eating alone. I know pride too. I have my share of it. I would gladly give it all away, but for some reason the human side in me likes for pride to hang around

I hope Valentine´s Day was a good day and a time to rekindle your affection for your girl. If not, remember, there are 364 other days in the year.