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Why men are anti-Valentines

Reasons men would prefer to attend the non-existing 'Men's conference' (Photo: Courtesy)

For some strange reasons, this day has forced men over generations to, every year, break their banks, all in the name of expressing love to their women. The culprit’s name is Valentine’s - the title ‘Saint’ has long been ignored by many of its adherents.

Now we just call it Valentine’s Day because who wants to think about saints and love at the same time? In history there are two Saint Valentines and they were both celibate monks who were preachers.

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