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Boyfriend on Valentine’s Day: Expectations Vs Reality

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bryant chapter.

Initially, having that special S/O for special events, like Valentine’s Day, is the sweetest treat imaginable. But getting caught up in this holiday can lead to your demise. There are tons of stereotypes about getting showered in flowers, chocolates, and lavish gifts, and then having a nice romantic evening. But there are just some men who take Valentine’s Day with a little more ease and don’t have such expectations. Some of them even forget what day it is… So here we bring you the evening you wished for and the evening that actually happened.

Beginning the evening:

Expectation of how he looks upon his arrival:

Reality of his versatile attire:

 

The Gifts:

Expectation of roses, chocolates, teddy bears Oh My!

Reality of only getting a card:

 

Dinner plans:

Expectation of going out to a fancy restaurant and having a sophisticated date:

Reality a casual night in and dinner made by him:

 

That evening:

Expectation of Ryan Gosling, himself, in your bed:

But instead, you get his idea of romance: