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Do you take her seriously when she says, “Honey, I’m getting fat,” or “No, nothing’s wrong”? Bingo, you’ve discovered the triumvirate of modern girl siren song. She’s underweight, you’re a jerk, and it’s time to whip out the plastic. Flowers on Valentine’s Day is required, whether your girlfriend asks for them or not. In fact, I suspect that if she’s mentioning them at all, it’s a hint that you should be thinking about them, too.

With a little legwork, you won’t even need to sell your Xbox. The greenhouses on Upper Thomson Road are a reliable bet for wholesale-priced bouquets. And while red roses do command a premium around V-Day, the prices of equally attractive orchids, gerberas, and lilies usually stay the same as any other time of the year. Think of these petals as relationship insurance. Your wallet may feel a pinch, but a broken heart stings more.