Love & Kisses

He gets the red roses, she gets the boxer shorts. Or she gets the silk pajamas, he gets the assorted chocolates. Forget about who’s supposed to get what this Valentine’s Day. In the ‘90s, who’s to say who wears the shorts?

Sing the old hearts and flowers song, and keep the romance, but change the tune a little.

If preserving tradition is important, buy something--but buy it in red. And don’t be too subtle.

A woman who brings a man a box of chocolates might as well go all out and get the heart-shaped red velvet box with the big bows and cupids. Perhaps your sweetheart craves something stylish. How about a pair of lips-covered boxers or, perhaps, flaming-red high-top sneakers?

Whether it’s a valentine gift from the old school or the new, one thing hasn’t changed. The most important part of the message is love.