I've no doubt reminded my boyfriend that Valentine's Day was coming up. Even though he didn't give me anything (computer-computer relationship so it's impossible for material), in my mind he'd only make something just to satisfy my annoying requests.
Of course, if Valentine's Day or any present-giving holiday didn't exist, we girls or guys will never get anything for their soul mate at all. The world is too busy communicating through caring enotions (usually), only the words they say would be enough. But since holidays do exist (and stupid ones at that, Valentine's Day...for the unfortunate people who don't have somone special to love), we expect something.
Say, for example, it's Valentine's. Through silent words I beg and plead to get a present; even heart candies would do. I get the present. Am I happy? Sort of---I was sad that he was reminded and not thought of it himself.
Another example is my father sending me a Valentine's Day card. Now, besides the holidays, I never hear from him, so when Christmas or my Birthday arrives, there's a present on my doorstep. If these days didn't exist, we wouldn't "communicate" any longer.
So...does anybody feel like your boyfriend/girlfriend only gives you a gift to keep you happy, or is there a deeper, logical reason?