Valentine's Day prompted a public advice moment when Lou Young told TMZ that men should avoid spending rent money on pricey gifts, saying they should spend what they can afford. Young gave the remarks after being approached at Druski's "Coulda Been Love" Season 2 event on Wednesday, and he flagged March 1 as a looming rent deadline to illustrate his point.
TMZ recorded Young urging caution about extravagant spending tied to the holiday, framing the warning around practical household obligations. He framed the message as financial common sense for couples balancing celebration and monthly bills, and he expanded on that advice in a clip available from the outlet.
The interview also touched on a separate social question. When TMZ asked whether it is a red flag if a man will not post his partner on Instagram, Young answered in a way the outlet said might raise eyebrows, linking his comments to broader relationship norms and public visibility online.
Columnist Perspective And Valentine's Day Trends
Amber Harding wrote a column addressing marriage, sex, daily compatibility and Valentine's Day purchasing habits, arguing that sex does not end with marriage unless children and parenting demands reduce frequency. Harding wrote that lifestyle alignment, shared TV interests and personal independence matter for long marriages, and she advised couples to give each other space and maintain distinct social lives.
Harding also cited reader letters and anecdotes, including a reader who scheduled sports attendance around Valentine's Day and others who used gift ideas like a solo hotel night for Mother's Day. She discussed a wedding trend of including dogs on cakes and mentioned an unusual instance of a dog-themed butter sculpture.
On shopping behavior, Harding referenced DoorDash research from 2025 finding that 80 percent of the platform's flower orders occurred on Valentine's Day, with order volume peaking around 9 to 10 a.m. DoorDash also ranked states by per-capita orders for condoms, lube and vibrators during Valentine's Day week, identifying Nevada as the most intimate state and noting surprising activity in Utah.
