It is no doubt that Valentine's day puts a lot of pressure on guys.
There is that expectation that you must do something nice for your partner on this particular day every year, and so a lot of men don't look forward to it.
It is for this reason that Kenyan men come up with a bunch of corny excuses to slip away from the day.
Ladies, beware and be ready to hear some of these excuses:
1. Valentine's day is against my religion
I am a Christian, and Valentine's is a pagan celebration.
He hasn't been going to church all these years, and now that Valentine's is here, he's suddenly a believer.
2. I thought we were saving money right now
This is a classic excuse for husbands out there.
3. "Honey, I am feeling a little bit under the weather and would need some rest."
They give this excuse few days to Valentine's so you won't suspect them.
4. "Babe, you just know how my boss is. I have to work late that day."
This is just an excuse to avoid spending the night with you.
He is either with his 'boyz' in some bar drinking or in a hotel with his 'main chic'. Stay woke sister.
5. "My ATM is stuck inside the machine, and I have no cash or Mpesa with me."
Lies! Lies! Lies!
6. "I don't need Valentine's day to express my love to you."
This is a perfect excuse broke guys give.
7. "I don't even celebrate my birthday, so Valentine's day is just a day like any other."
This is a typical selfish and stingy partner. Walk away.
8. "Valentine's day is for fresh dating couples, and we're past that."
Only two months into dating and they're already telling you this.
9. "Our parents never celebrated this holiday, and they're doing just fine."
If he gives this as an excuse, tell him we're not in the 16th Century, times have changed.