I've realised today that I've raised boys who will be terrible partners

[Bestseller]

They kind, funny and caring. They know how to cook and clean the bathroom. They couldnt identify pink or blue jobs. Theyre looking like they might actually hace decent careers. They've seem both their mother and father be the primary homemaker/child carer at various times because of differing work and study commitments. They've (mostly!) seen a marriage built around mutual care and respect.

But, they have never been shown that it's a requirement for a man to push the boat out for Valentine's Day. I didn't realise how important some women think that is or how upset they get when it doesn't happen. I had no idea it was even celebrated within a marriage , let alone taken so seriously.

They're going to be very disappointing spouses

Some men cook, clean decorate and buy presents, remember birthdays. Its not an either/or situation.

My MIL thinks she raised a wonderful son, who knows his way around the kitchen, mop, Hoover, washing machine etc I’m assuming DP is an imposter

@Bestseller here, have the virtual pat on the back you were looking for.

Watch out future partners of this OP's sons. I fear you'll never be good enough for her little Sheridan.

God what a load of bollocks

it's the way it's all on the man shoulders.

Not in my house.

What’s the odds OP name changes after this gem of a thread?

I bought DH a litre of Vodka, I know the way to his hear

I don't mind if Valentine's day passes uncelebrated but I do expect a little effort for Mother's day.

@Bestseller

WTF are you on about?

Serious question.

Am I understanding this right? Are you slagging off and berating people who like/celebrate Valentine's day?

Hopefully you've taught those boys not be post daft things on forums too!

Congratulations to you and your 'hubby doodle doo' for having such a WONDERFUL marriage though, and two AMAZING WONDERFUL sons!

VOM! 🤮

We've not had a humble brag doubled with a virtue signal crossed with a smug fest thread for ages. I'm sure your sons are lovely op but I'm not sure if this thread is serious or if you're pulling our leg Your right about the Valentines nonsense though, it's getting bigger and dafter every year. A card is more than enough.

I think some people are being a bit harsh on here. I always thought that valentines celebrations were more for teenagers/relatively new love. It’s great that some couples carry this on. Personally, if my husband bought me some flowers I would be wondering what he had been up to 😂 (lighthearted joke)!!!

I thought the OP was actually quite funny.

Ugh,

Personally, if my husband bought me some flowers I would be wondering what he had been up to

Dh has admitted many times that he is too afraid to buy me flowers

Tinkly so did I.

My two sons have made cards for their dad today. Can't figure out if I've prepared them for Valentine's Day properly or not.

I wouldn't worry OP...steak and blowjob day has been invented now, your sons will only ignore Valentine's Day once before their mates tell them the real reason young men make an effort

Anyone can’t see that the OP is taking the piss or having a laugh you are a complete numpty 🙄

It's not all on the mans shoulders. What are you talking about?

I always thought it was for new relationships but this year I reminded dh and sons about it cos we've been sick here for some time and I thought it'd be nice to celebrate something so have posted cards to dm, dmil, sil and aunty, and we're going to have cake. ( stomps off sulking at insinuation that Valentine's shouldn't be celebrated)

I can see that the OP is taking the piss out of those that like to celebrate Valentines and having a laugh at their expense. What’s your point?

I thought the OP was actually quite funny.

Did you emit a tinkly little laugh?