Valentine’s Day is, by far, the most romantically anticipated day of the year. However, for quite a large percentage of people, they spend Valentine’s Day alone, which can be somewhat depressing and lonely for many single people. But, possibly, it’s a worse feeling to be married or dating someone and not have their significant other do anything special for Valentine’s Day. Personally, I am not a huge supporter of this designated day of love, not too surprising since 40 percent of people dislike this “holiday”. I have decided, however, not to bash Valentine’s Day, because, really, February 14th has the potential to be a truly romantic day for millions of people.
In honour of this holiday I have decided to go with some interesting and funny facts about love, men, women and Valentine’s Day
1. Only 3% of mammal species are monogamous
2. An average married couple makes love 98 times per year
3. Only humans shed emotional tears. Every other animal that produces tears has a physiological reason for doing so
4. 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day
5. 46% of Americans will exchange Valentine’s Day candy; 67% of Americans are overweight or obese
6. 50% of North American women say they would marry the same man if they had to do it all over again
7. About 40% of brides marry the first man they fell in love with
8. According to the condom company Durex, condom sales increase by 30% around Valentine’s Day
9. More at-home pregnancy tests are sold in March than in any other month
10. About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets
11. Married men change their underwear twice as often as single men
12. St. Valentine was beheaded on February 14 for performing marriage in secret
13. In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark, and Italy
14. In the US, 64% of men do not make plans in advance for a romantic Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts
15. The Spanish word esposa means wife. Esposa means wives but also handcuffs
