I received this press release and thought I would send it out as a break from money talk and as a lifeline for the guys. Valentines Day or also known as your wife’s second birthday, is a tough one. I hope that this helps out. Just don’t be that guy at Albertsons that is picking up flowers on the way home from work.

From the Press Release:

Answering the age-old question, “What do women want?” this new survey reveals that most women want one special Valentine’s gift that costs nothing! This is certainly good news for relationships in a bad economy. Laurie Puhn, Harvard lawyer, couples mediator, TV personality on The Early Show, Good Morning America, Fox News and CNN, and bestselling author of “Fight Less, Love More,” reports the interesting results of our LPC online survey. You can go to her web-site at www.fightlesslovemore.com.

Women are saying, “Don’t buy me a gift, please.”  What most women (ages 30-49) want for Valentine’s Day this year is rest and relaxation – a one day pass to put their feet up – while their man does the chores and/or childcare. 

• 72% of women want a day off from housework and/or childcare
• 14% of women want a special plan for dinner
• 9% of women want a gift
• 5% of women want sex

What does this all mean? Expert Laurie Puhn explains:

For Men: Don't struggle to find that special restaurant or unique gift for your Valentine. Instead ask your honey if she would like the priceless gift of "Queen for a Day" during which you will do the household chores and/or child care and she can enjoy some rest and relaxation.

For Women: Say what you mean and mean what you say.  If the Valentine's gift of "Queen for a Day" appeals to you, ask your mate for it!