Happy Mother's Day folks. Now, if you're a mother and are having a wonderful day, then that's fantastic--and if you're a father/dad/husband who's having an equally good day then kudos. Now, if you're a man and you fantastically screwed up by buying a lowsy present (or forgot completely_, then you are probably gonna spend the next few days in the doghouse. Let me tell you why, so that such pitfalls may be avoided in the future.
A conversation I had with a very wise man as I watched him purchase a bike for his wife:
Me: "Is it her birthday or something this week? Is that why you're buying that?"
Him: "HEEECCCKKK NO! I would never buy anything for a gift that resembles work or exercise. This is merely a purchase, like buying milk or something."
Very smart man.
I have some very interesting conversations with the guys at work, and I've learned alot about men that way. Now men, they see say, a toaster, and think:
"Man! She's been saying she wants one of these. I'll buy it for mother's day. She'll love it!"
Now...in rare cases, she will love it. But more often than not, she'll see it as a sign that you feel like her place is in the kitchen making you food. Any present that equals work for her in the end is BAD.
Likewise, buying her a gym membership, no matter how much she complains she needs to get into shape is VERY BAD. You'll probably spend a month or so in the doghouse with that one.
In conclusion, flowers are safe, providing you don't pick up ones that she's allergic too. And you can never go wrong with a heartfelt note, and don't just limit yourself to such signs of affection on mother's day and other superfluous holidays (I think mother's day is a great holiday, I'm merely to refering to Valentine's Day and such.)
Oh, and don't wait till the last minute to pick your gift--and don't forget (but that should be a no-brainer).
The road to the doghouse is easy to find, but hard to backtrack. Good luck! -Lola
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