Valentine’s Day is a special moment to share affection and thoughtful gestures with someone you love. In this article, we explore the love details that men from Spain and Colombia give on this date — comparing traditions, surprises, and the unique ways each culture expresses romantic affection through small details and grand gestures.
How Couples in Spain and Colombia Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Love Details
Today we are going to start publishing Valentine’s Day love stories with a Colombian hello. What else? What happened? Well, this year was my first February 14th as a married man with my wife, who is from Cali, Colombia. And what happened?
Well, what happened is that we’ve spent several Valentine’s Days together and I always bring her something, but even so she tells me that I’m not very thoughtful, that Colombian men are very detail-oriented and that they even give their wives cars on this date. But that must be upper-class men with a lot of purchasing power, because with the poverty that exists in Colombia, I don’t think that’s normal.
By the way, regarding dates, Valentine’s Day in Spain is February 14 every year, while in Colombia it is the third Saturday in September.
Here in Spain, this day is considered the day of lovers. In Colombia, they celebrate the Day of Love and Friendship. But anyway, we’re getting off topic. How do Spanish men and Colombian men differ in the love details they give? If you’re interested in cultural differences among Colombians (Costeños vs. Cachacos), you’ll see that they also influence the way romantic gestures are expressed.
Love details by Spanish men on Valentine’s Day
In Spain, men are the same as everywhere else. Some don’t care about dates, others aren’t very thoughtful, and some are very attentive. I don’t consider myself very detail-oriented, but I do have my moments on dates that are important to me as a couple.
The fact is that on February 14th, Spanish men usually give their wives and partners flowers (which are becoming increasingly expensive) and chocolates.
Personally, I like to give a handwritten card with lots of love, something tech-related, clothing, and some other little gift that I find funny for that special day. My wife really likes diamond jewelry, gold, and, in third place, silver. On the other hand, she doesn’t like steel jewelry, no matter how pretty it is.
She is realistic and knows what we can and cannot afford. We cannot risk our household finances for a gift. I love her very much and I wish I could give her all the nice things she deserves. But with our current situation, we can’t. However, I will try to give her a piece of jewelry of that caliber at some special moment in our marriage.
The truth is that some Spaniards get married either in church or at the courthouse. These men, once they have the wedding ring, believe they don’t need to give any more jewelry or special gifts throughout the relationship.
As a man, I have concluded: “Women, wherever they live, are like magpies; they love shiny things.” What woman doesn’t like jewelry? Although there are women who prefer technology and video games — but those are rare.
Returning to the topic, I think most Spanish men give love details because it comes naturally and because we care about our partners. No ulterior motives.
Love details by Colombian men on Valentine’s Day
According to my wife, Colombian men are more thoughtful and give gifts not only on special occasions.
They give small presents until they achieve their goal of spending time with a woman. Then they leave her.
So what are the romantic gestures of Colombian men on this date? They give expensive jewelry and dine at fancy restaurants before heading to motels. Those are their typical gifts.
And if they are wealthy and really want a woman, they might even give her a car — but in exchange, she has to fulfill their most intimate desires. That’s a kind of romantic blackmail, not sincere affection.
Conclusion: Love and details on February 14th in Spain vs Colombia
My first conclusion is that I love my wife, and even though my gifts may not be as extravagant as others’, they are sincere, and I love her with all my heart.
Spanish men are not all good, nor are Colombian men all bad. But are these truly gestures of love? Is there really that much love on this date? Or just a bunch of opportunistic men? (If you like crazy comparisons, don’t miss this story: Russia vs. Murcia, another hilarious cultural contrast.)
Opportunistic men exist everywhere, as do men who truly love their wives. No offense intended.
The love details Colombians give can be compared to how Colombians are in love (Quora analysis), while the romantic gestures of Spaniards — perhaps, and only perhaps — are more attentive, according to El País: “Spaniards and love: Monogamous and independent”.
I hope you enjoyed my personal reflection. If you want more humorous cultural comparisons, feel free to explore our blog.
🌹 Love & Details: Cultural Clash or True Romance?
Valentine’s Day traditions vary greatly between Spain and Colombia. We want to hear your side of the story!
Expectations:
Do you think grand gestures (like jewelry or cars) are necessary to prove love, or do simple, heartfelt details matter more?
Experience:
Have you ever dated someone from a different culture and struggled with “romantic gestures” expectations?
Is this day about the gift or the person? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇