Doing Valentine’s Day Man Style- and Getting Away with It!

By Travis Pulver

Everybody knows that Valentine’s Day is all about the business of selling lots of cards and candy to the lovesick, lovelorn, and well- horny. Since it can help us get some extra special loving from that special someone of the moment then who are we to complain? The trouble with this day is that our girlfriends, wives, friends with benefits, etc seem to think it means we have to do something that screams romance and love and other kinds of sentimental crap.

Worry not gentlemen! There is a method to the madness that can save you from watching Titanic (again), listening to Celine Dion, and pretending that is sweet instead of a darn crime when the old woman throws the diamond into the ocean at the end. The following are a collection of man friendly Valentine’s dates that if you play your cards right might actually end up being her idea!

1. USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas Baby!

If you have not experienced a game of rugby then you have yet to see true masculinity and testosterone in action- from the chicks as well as the guys. This tournament involves teams of 7 players from around the world, playing games with 7 minute halves. Oh yeah- one of the great things about rugby is beer seems to go hand in hand with game!

How you sell her: What you need to do is spring the trip on her and act like you are being crazy and spontaneous, just like love birds ought to be on Valentine’s Day. Really pour on the lovebirds, crazy, spontaneous part; that is the key to the plan. If she has a spontaneous bone- besides yours- in her body she’ll go for the trip. When you get there you mention hearing about this international festival that you guys should go check out on Saturday/ Sunday…

Why it works: Chicks dig spontaneity. It doesn’t hurt that she might think you are planning on proposing either (with all those chapels around); even if she does not want to get married she will still get the romanticism that goes with getting hitched in a Vegas chapel. Do your best not to get so drunk you do, and she will not mind watching a bunch of sweaty, athletic hard bodies with sexy accents running around hitting each other(important note- don’t let her actually meet any of these guys or you might be going home alone).

2. Daytona 500

“The Great American Race” marks the beginning of the new season for NASCAR and is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The best of the best come out for this one making it a contest overflowing with excellence and bound for thrills and excitement. Every race fan should make the pilgrimage to the Promise Land of racing at least once.

How you sell her: Surprise her with a weekend at the beach in sunny Florida. Take her out for a nice dinner and don’t forget to stroll down the beach- at sunset not mandatory, but a good touch. Basically pull out every romantic trick in the book on Saturday. In the morning tell her you have one more surprise, Tim McGraw tickets. For some reason most women seem to like this guy so she will undoubtedly jump for joy. When you get to the concert act surprised that it happens to be at the racetrack!

Why it works: This is all about psychological warfare. Even if she hates racing she will see that you went through a tremendous amount of trouble to give her a great weekend. Plus, if she does not throw you a bone here and let you go to the race then she will look like a complete bit*h (meanie) and she knows it.

3. NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas

Like Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association holds its all-star extravaganza during the middle of the season. With no defense being played the fans are treated to what they like most- a lot of scoring. Even though, getting the opportunity to see so many of the greatest players of our time on the same court is a thing of beauty that every guy should enjoy at least once.

How to sell her: this one will cost you a little money. She’ll be a little wary when you say you want to take her to Dallas for Valentine’s weekend. When she quizzes you just mention that you heard about all the great outlet malls outside of the Dallas area and how you just want to take her shopping for a day. Don’t give her a limit and say she can get whatever she wants. When she finishes running up your credit card casually mention that you heard there are tickets available to this game tomorrow…

Why it works: Chicks love the idea that you are willing to spend the day shopping with them. They love it even better when you say you are going to foot the bill. Chances are she will be so giddy that she has no limit that she will want to look at everything and plan her attack. When she sees that you are not backing off of your promise to cover her shopping bill she will be so touched that she will likely not spend too much of your money. Act like you enjoy it and she might even buy the tickets herself!

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