"It is disrespectful to not give your girlfriend a Valentine's Day gift" - Big Akwes

Ghanaian actor Big Akwes stressed the value of men giving Valentine's Day presents to their women in a recent interview on Max TV. He called it a "disgrace" for men to not do so and advised them to "put some money down and get something nice" for their spouses. Big Akwes's viewpoint supports the conventional wisdom that Valentine's Day gift-giving is a meaningful way to show love, but it's important to understand that different people and cultures have different ideas about how important gift-giving is. Other ways of showing love, including spending time together or doing good deeds, may be preferred by those who see Valentine's Day as a commercialized occasion. The expectations and preferences of each relationship should ultimately determine whether or not a Valentine's Day gift is suitable. It is possible to make both partners feel appreciated and understood by having open communication about how they would like to celebrate.