Whether you're single, in a relationship or somewhere in between, we all have an idea of what we expect on Valentine's Day. We hate to admit it, but our expectations are usually 5,000 miles from the reality of how V-Day really goes down. Just because we drop hints doesn't mean our guys pick them up...
Girls' Expectation:
He's going to jump out of bed and get started on his huge plans for the day. He can hardly wait for you to get out of class because he has been planning this for months.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
You'll ask him what he's planned for the day and he'll act all coy, pretending it's nothing big. But you know he has something up his sleeve...
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
Before you head out to class for the day, he'll whisper something super romantic and beautiful into your ear.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
You can't wait to get home later, because he totally got you that Tiffany necklace you've been eyeing for months. He probably even got it back in October because he wanted to make sure he had the perfect gift in advance. He's so sweet.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
Your phone will be blowing up all day from the cute selfies of himself preparing for the big romantic night. One of him cleaning the apartment, another one of him setting the table... maybe even one of him taking a pre-date bubble bath! He knows how to make you laugh while being so adorable.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
He'll be waiting for you when you get home from class with his apartment completely covered in balloons and rose petals. Oh, he is so damn cute!
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
You told him not to get you flowers, but he's not stupid. He'll totally get creative and get you some that are unique and out of the ordinary, but so thoughtful. Maybe daisies that are identical to the ones he picked for you on your first date...
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
Oh, and just think of the dinner he's going to make you! Who needs to go out for some overpriced lobster meal when your man is so great (and not to mention sexy) in the kitchen?
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
Then he says he has something totally crazy planned. He's probably going to take you to that hole-in-the-wall karaoke bar you begged him to take you to last summer. He's so cute, remembering stuff like that.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
Even if his voice sucks, he will give you his best version of classic love songs all the way to this "crazy" date.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
After the crazy (not to mention super thoughtful) date, you suggest a walk before you head home. Of course, he says he couldn't think of anything he'd rather do.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
At the end of the walk, he'll grab you by the waist and pull you in for a slow dance. Just the two of you, dancing away. You always knew he secretly loved dancing.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
When you get home, he'll give you some sexy little show to make you giggle and get you excited...
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
Then he'll pin you up against the wall and you'll have the steamiest hook-up ever. He's so hot and romantic. He always knows how to keep you on your toes.
Guys' Reality:
Girls' Expectation:
And then he insists you stay up all night, talking and laughing about the most random things: "Do you remember how we first met? Or the first thing I said to you? I remember it like it was yesterday." What a perfect end to a perfect Valentine's Day.
Guys' Reality:
