Love or hate Valentine's Day? - Page 2

dereksbicycles · 02-14-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumphan

I wonder how many people that hate it would change their mind if that "special someone" came into their life..?

I know. I was so grateful to celebrate the Holidays with my girlfriend over the weekend.

rockin'robin · 02-14-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

I love it and my hubby decorated my car with Valentine's this am while I was getting ready for work. As soon as the little one goes to bed, we are going to have a romantic time with each other.

Lucky Lady!...

**Cheetah** · 02-14-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumphan

I wonder how many people that hate it would change their mind if that "special someone" came into their life..?

14. I counted them.

Grayma · 02-14-2012, 09:18 PM

Neither love it nor hate it. I am indifferent and not sentimental or romantic.

My poor husband is both romantic and sentimental, however. After thirty years of marriage he's still trying to find romantic gifts I would like, and I am still telling him, "I like practical. The necklace is cute, but we can't afford it and I really wanted a mop."

rockin'robin · 02-14-2012, 09:21 PM

Well, I'm a single lady, but I do have teenagers....and they gave me a card and a small box of chocolates....and they also gave their girlfriends a balloon and some chocolates and a card.....So, the way I see it, giving a Valentine card to anyone is cool....just showing them that they are special to you....you love them and they are close to ur heart.

Not a darn thing wrong with that.

Angel1989 · 02-14-2012, 10:20 PM

I love it. I have to say my hubby is very romantic. He knows how to touch my heart still after 25 years.

DeafTim · 02-14-2012, 10:22 PM

Ah, this thread almost killed me. Im not a romantic guy at all and Im so proud of that. I dont hate or love VD. It's just another day.

The Highlander · 02-14-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCodeRedFreak

Wrong. I use red b/c of Code Red.

It's a joke, dude!

LoveBlue · 02-15-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Grayma

Neither love it nor hate it. I am indifferent and not sentimental or romantic.

My poor husband is both romantic and sentimental, however. After thirty years of marriage he's still trying to find romantic gifts I would like, and I am still telling him, "I like practical. The necklace is cute, but we can't afford it and I really wanted a mop."

Same for my husband. I'm not into jewelry, perfumes and other things women generally want for gifts. Though flowers are ok (but I would tell him 1 rose is as pretty as a dozen). He had courted me with roses so it was tradition for him to send me roses for V-day & our anniversary.
After a few years he stopped buying the jewelry, etc for birthday & Christmas and bought me practical things. At least I wanted some things he'd enjoy shopping for. Tools for MY toolbox, electric tools and a staple gun.

dereksbicycles · 02-15-2012, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveBlue

Same for my husband. I'm not into jewelry, perfumes and other things women generally want for gifts. Though flowers are ok (but I would tell him 1 rose is as pretty as a dozen). He had courted me with roses so it was tradition for him to send me roses for V-day & our anniversary.
After a few years he stopped buying the jewelry, etc for birthday & Christmas and bought me practical things. At least I wanted some things he'd enjoy shopping for. Tools for MY toolbox, electric tools and a staple gun.

Reminds me of roses. I didn't get my girlfriend a rose for Valentine Day. Never have. Never will. Why get roses because everyone else is doing the same??? Roses cost money and it'll last only few months. I got my girlfriend a pink Bears t shirt. You know that if you buy a pink Chicago Bears shirt, some money goes to support breast cancer. No need for a rose just because it's traditional. Call it thinking outside the box.

LoveBlue · 02-15-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dereksbicycles

Reminds me of roses. I didn't get my girlfriend a rose for Valentine Day. Never have. Never will. Why get roses because everyone else is doing the same??? Roses cost money and it'll last only few months. I got my girlfriend a pink Bears t shirt. You know that if you buy a pink Chicago Bears shirt, some money goes to support breast cancer. No need for a rose just because it's traditional. Call it thinking outside the box.

The tradition I was talking about is our own courtship, not V-day's. And as to the cost, I agree. That's why I told him many times one is as pretty as a dozen.

I also sent him roses (usually just one) for V-day and other special occasions (including "thinking of you").

Flowers are a nice way of saying "I'm thinking of you". Or for cheering someone up...shows that you noticed they were feeling down. My husband send me a flower arrangement once because he noticed that I was feeling down (due to PMS). I thought that was very sweet of him.

rockin'robin · 02-15-2012, 10:54 AM

I adore fresh flowers, even wild flowers....for any occasion or just for the heck of it....And if I'm upset or even angry at someone, and they give me flowers as sort of a "peace offering"...it melts my heart and the situation is forgotton.

I'm on the practical side also, (sort of)....but if my SO could afford diamonds and gold, then that's great too! Otherwise, flowers or candy or even going out to a nice restaurant would be wonderful. Every lady needs a break from the monopoly of their routine everyday(s)!..and being made to feel "special" and of course, loved and cherished. It keeps the romance flowing...so Valentine's Day is the way to show ur feelings and affections. And even tho' some men are not romantic and have problems showing their affections....flowers would do the trick!

AlleyCat · 02-15-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveBlue

He bought me practical things. At least I wanted some things he'd enjoy shopping for. Tools for MY toolbox, electric tools and a staple gun.

That kind of thing is my dream list as well!

JanatheShort · 02-15-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LoveBlue

Same for my husband. I'm not into jewelry, perfumes and other things women generally want for gifts. Though flowers are ok (but I would tell him 1 rose is as pretty as a dozen). He had courted me with roses so it was tradition for him to send me roses for V-day & our anniversary.
After a few years he stopped buying the jewelry, etc for birthday & Christmas and bought me practical things. At least I wanted some things he'd enjoy shopping for. Tools for MY toolbox, electric tools and a staple gun.

For Christmas the year before least, my husband bought me a soft air pistol, my own tool set, and a set with a small drill, saw, and umm... something else that I haven't used yet LOL

No fluffy stuffed animals. No cutesy stuff... the man got me weaponry and tools!!! Finally I have him trained lol

rockin'robin · 02-15-2012, 12:17 PM

Never forget....one year my ex huby asked me what I wanted for V-day.....so I thought about it and said...some sheepskin seat covers for my Camaro.....he looked at me sort of....

dereksbicycles · 02-15-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Never forget....one year my ex huby asked me what I wanted for V-day.....so I thought about it and said...some sheepskin seat covers for my Camaro.....he looked at me sort of....

Most Camaros are supercharged. I don't know of any Camaros that are turbocharged.

LoveBlue · 02-15-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Never forget....one year my ex huby asked me what I wanted for V-day.....so I thought about it and said...some sheepskin seat covers for my Camaro.....he looked at me sort of....

Did you tell him it would make sitting in the car in the buff more comfortable?

~*Kaelei*~ · 02-15-2012, 03:55 PM

Before teenager, I loved Valentines day, My parents would shower me with gifts and love. Then when I was a teenager, I disliked Valentines day because I never get anything from a boy or boyfriend and having seeing my sisters getting flowers and gifts from boys or their boyfriends... so that made me kinda jelous and disliking Valentines day.

After High school, I could careless about Valentines day, and I would shower the love to my son like my parents did on Valentines Day.

But then last year, it all changed... Ricky took me out to dinner and proposed me! He even got me flowers which I never had before received from a man. So it was so speical to me.

This year, last night Ricky has given me beauitful flowers and card. He even took me out to dinner to Olive Garden so that was special. We came home and watched movies that we rented. So it was a nice night.

So from now on since last year, Valentines Day will always be special event for Ricky and I because it's the day that he has asked me to become his wife and we will always celebrate that.

I can't wait to get married on July 22nd!

MDCodeRedFreak · 02-15-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JanatheShort

For Christmas the year before least, my husband bought me a soft air pistol, my own tool set, and a set with a small drill, saw, and umm... something else that I haven't used yet LOL

No fluffy stuffed animals. No cutesy stuff... the man got me weaponry and tools!!! Finally I have him trained lol

.... *slowly backs away*

Eek. Lol.

**shel90** · 02-15-2012, 08:38 PM

The kind of gifts I would love to get...

A Hers toolbox that is pink
Lingerie
sexy matching bras and undies..I collect them
Interior designing magazines to get ideas for home renovations.
Sex

Flowers, candies and stuffed animals arent my idea of fun.

RedCoyotesRose · 02-16-2012, 10:09 PM

When I did not have someone special in my life I gated Valentine's Day. My first Valentine's Day with my partner was important to me! Since then, it is pretty much a non-event for me. I know every day that I am loved so it is more of a non-event. I went to the gym while my partner went to the grocery store alone. That was awesome! Then we did go out to eat when we met back up

I did get an awesome hand painted picture and a wonderful stone heart with a fossil in it - after we agreed we were not going to celebrate the day!

02-14-2012, 09:21 PM	#35 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,295	Well, I'm a single lady, but I do have teenagers....and they gave me a card and a small box of chocolates....and they also gave their girlfriends a balloon and some chocolates and a card.....So, the way I see it, giving a Valentine card to anyone is cool....just showing them that they are special to you....you love them and they are close to ur heart. Not a darn thing wrong with that. dereksbicycles and Grayma like this.

02-14-2012, 10:22 PM	#37 (permalink)
DeafTim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utica,OH Posts: 2,327	Ah, this thread almost killed me. Im not a romantic guy at all and Im so proud of that. I dont hate or love VD. It's just another day. __________________ It might be,it could be...It is! A homerun! HOLY COW!! Harry Caray Mitt: I have 5 point plan President Obama: Mitt doesnt have 5 point plan, He has one point plan! (ZINGER) Mitt Romney is a scam!!

02-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#48 (permalink)
~Kaelei~ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,571	Before teenager, I loved Valentines day, My parents would shower me with gifts and love. Then when I was a teenager, I disliked Valentines day because I never get anything from a boy or boyfriend and having seeing my sisters getting flowers and gifts from boys or their boyfriends... so that made me kinda jelous and disliking Valentines day. After High school, I could careless about Valentines day, and I would shower the love to my son like my parents did on Valentines Day. But then last year, it all changed... Ricky took me out to dinner and proposed me! He even got me flowers which I never had before received from a man. So it was so speical to me. This year, last night Ricky has given me beauitful flowers and card. He even took me out to dinner to Olive Garden so that was special. We came home and watched movies that we rented. So it was a nice night. So from now on since last year, Valentines Day will always be special event for Ricky and I because it's the day that he has asked me to become his wife and we will always celebrate that. I can't wait to get married on July 22nd! rockin'robin, Cheetah and Grayma like this. __________________

02-15-2012, 08:38 PM	#50 (permalink)
shel90 Let It Snow!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A place where crabs are popular Posts: 40,295 Blog Entries: 3	The kind of gifts I would love to get... A Hers toolbox that is pink Lingerie sexy matching bras and undies..I collect them Interior designing magazines to get ideas for home renovations. Sex Flowers, candies and stuffed animals arent my idea of fun. __________________ "Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." --- Anonymous

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02-14-2012, 09:18 PM	#34 (permalink)
Grayma Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 958	Neither love it nor hate it. I am indifferent and not sentimental or romantic. My poor husband is both romantic and sentimental, however. After thirty years of marriage he's still trying to find romantic gifts I would like, and I am still telling him, "I like practical. The necklace is cute, but we can't afford it and I really wanted a mop."

02-14-2012, 10:20 PM	#36 (permalink)
Angel1989 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,936 Blog Entries: 1	I love it. I have to say my hubby is very romantic. He knows how to touch my heart still after 25 years.

02-15-2012, 10:54 AM	#42 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,295	I adore fresh flowers, even wild flowers....for any occasion or just for the heck of it....And if I'm upset or even angry at someone, and they give me flowers as sort of a "peace offering"...it melts my heart and the situation is forgotton. I'm on the practical side also, (sort of)....but if my SO could afford diamonds and gold, then that's great too! Otherwise, flowers or candy or even going out to a nice restaurant would be wonderful. Every lady needs a break from the monopoly of their routine everyday(s)!..and being made to feel "special" and of course, loved and cherished. It keeps the romance flowing...so Valentine's Day is the way to show ur feelings and affections. And even tho' some men are not romantic and have problems showing their affections....flowers would do the trick!

02-15-2012, 12:17 PM	#45 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,295	Never forget....one year my ex huby asked me what I wanted for V-day.....so I thought about it and said...some sheepskin seat covers for my Camaro.....he looked at me sort of....

02-16-2012, 10:09 PM	#51 (permalink)
RedCoyotesRose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 26	When I did not have someone special in my life I gated Valentine's Day. My first Valentine's Day with my partner was important to me! Since then, it is pretty much a non-event for me. I know every day that I am loved so it is more of a non-event. I went to the gym while my partner went to the grocery store alone. That was awesome! Then we did go out to eat when we met back up I did get an awesome hand painted picture and a wonderful stone heart with a fossil in it - after we agreed we were not going to celebrate the day!