Belated Valentines

Seeing the men of Edinburgh scramble about last Thursday for roses, cards and chocolates proves how society demands things of us.

Valentines is one of these events whose costs should form part of a relationship tax. As soon as you get into a relationship you know you have to buy Valentines gifts, Mothers Day gift for the mother-in-law and additional contributions towards birthdays, Christmas, etc.

Forget pre-nups, a guy should get his girlfriend to fill out a relationship tax form so that he can budget for it every month.

By the way, these card companies aren't slow. On the 15th February Clinton Cards had been transformed into a Mothers Day emporium. Almost as stunning a turnaround as seeing a bus side ad for Creme Eggs on January 2nd.