My LTR, who's from Europe where they're significantly more BP, is pushing me to celebrate International Women's Day (read: buy your girlfriend shit day).

"Yeah, I've gotta buy my mom flowers today.. Know of a florist? I've got to spend 2 hours doing my makeup and getting ready, and then I'll come over. Want to go out to eat today? Where can I buy flowers," and other obvious quips.

So far I've acted oblivious to it, and there's no way in hell I'm spending more of my money just because she has a vagina -- that's what Valentine's Day was for.

So gents. What'll it be? How's this sound...

When she comes over in a an hour all dolled up: "I know you want me to take you out and buy you flowers because it's international women's day. But I prefer to celebrate you for your merit and not because some bureaucratic arm says I should. Now I want you to study hard for these exams, and when it's all over, we'll go out to our favorite restaurant together."

Christ, I swear this girl is my daughter half the time.