Valentines Day

[Amethyst Rose]

I'm sure there's a poll around here somewhere about whether people celebrate valentines day or not, but I couldn't find it, so I'm making another.

My husband thinks it's a stupid holiday, but I love it...not a good combination. I've found myself begging for just a card....

So do you or don't you?

[Hoot]

We do! But it's usually not too big a celebration as far as gifts go - he usually gives me a flowering plant, and I almost always bake him something with chocolate in it. (I'm planning to make brownies with lots of dark chocolate and pecans, served with caramel ice cream on top. :dinnertim ). Sometimes we surprise each other with an extra gift though - this year I got him some wonderful runes that Gala made, because his went missing in our last move.

[Jenne]

I may be stereotyping (and you can smack me with a wet noodle later if that's the case), but I think MOST men find the holiday stupid. Most unattached people do in general as well. That's been MY experience anyway.

Personally, though, as an old married woman, I LIKE having an excuse to have raunchy sex, get some nice stuff and go out for a yummy meal. Mostly because my life in general is complete opposite of that. Nothing wrong with giving your mate a little "prod" to get your juices flowing, when you are normally too tired, too jaded or too "out of it" to do so. *shrug* I realize it's overcommercialized, but really, what ISN'T these days?

Besides, how many holidays are based on LOVE and love alone? (ok, so there's a bit of lust thrown in as well, but lust can be a VERY good thing! :smoke: ) I think we'll all agree that what we need MORE of is LOVE in this world...(well, I'd hope you'd agree, anyway) :lol:

[Avalon]

I voted for "don't care either way"...I like to give cards out & little gifts, but it really doesn't matter to me whether I get them or not...maybe because I don't have a snugglebuddy...

[Jeleia]

I voted for "I don't care either way." I like the holiday when I have someone I love to spend it with. But this year, no date yet... although there someone who I'd like to spend it with....

[Flaire-FireStar]

I'm the same as Jeleia.

:fpatricks

Never seem to have a date on V-day....boo.

[Bainidhe Dub]

*grumps*

I never got any V-day presents when I was married... heck, I was lucky to get a *birthday* present.... and his stupid butt... boasting over how much better he is to the *new* girlfriend.....

*stews in her corner*

V-Day sucks rotten oysters.

On a lighter note, I bought my mom a knick knack that she's been looking for.

[Nitefalle]

I put that I don't care either way because my boyfriend and I are one of those annoying couples who gets along 97% of the time. And no, we haven't only been dating a month, LOL, we've been together for about four years. But so for us to set aside a day where we focus on how much we love each other is kinda just redundant.

~N~

[Izabella]

i dont have anyone to spend it with so right now i think its stupid. if i did have someone i probably would have loved it right now.

Izzy

[MammaStar]

I put other. I like the day, i have these silly high hopes for a good one. But the reality is, most of my V-Days have been terrible. When I was younger and all the popular girls would get the chocolate hearts and flowers and stuffed animals. I blended in with the lockers and got nothing. My Mom has always made sure I got something. Now that I'm older. I give my son little gifts. Usually a stuffed animal/chocolate combination. I make sure that I get little presents and cards for my niece and nephews as well. Eshallet and I try to always have a good V-day. but the pressure mainly put on upon us by ourselves, has really made it bad. We got into a wicked fight last night. But we're made up. In fact, when I got back from my lunch break at work today, there was a dozen roses on my desk from him.

I love him and try to show him all year around not just on Feb. 14th

[Anahita]

Even if I don't have a boyfriend on V-Day, I still like to celebrate. Any chance for a holiday! I personally like to hand out cheesy third grade style Valentines to all my friends and coworkers. Last year was Harry Potter and this year it's Justice League. I like to try to brighten people's day.

- Anahita

[Pesha]

It makes me sad and feeling left out right now. Sorry that is how I am seeing nowdays.

BB
DS.

[ambermystique]

I picked other because I do celebrate it, but not in the way most people would think. I am an anti-Valentine's Day celebrater. My and my non-attached-to-the-hip-with-a-significant-other friends go out and usually get drunk and act "a fool." Last year we had an anti-Valentine's Day party. All of the decorations were black. (We rented a bunch of porn to have on in the background...don't judge - it was really cheesy corny porn, the kind that you laugh hysterically at.) When I am without a "partner," I can't find the energy to actually celebrate the disgusting lovey-dovey crap associated with Valentine's Day. Do I sound a little bitter? :lol:


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ambermystique
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[Fairywolf]

I voted I don't care one way or the other. In reality I have never had a good experiance on V-day so why worry about it. I now have a wonderful man in my life and I love to show him when ever I can that I love him. I wont be seeing him on Sat. but he knows that I love him (hopefully) and knows that he is on my mind and in my heart at all times.

[IvyCeltress]

I put other. I'd love it if I had someone to celebrate it with, since I don't I do my best to ignore it.

[DragonsChest]

I voted other because I've changed my viewpoint as I've gotten older. 21 years ago, when we got married, if my Hubby hadn't gone all out for me at Valentine's Day, it would have meant, to me, that he didn't love me. And then the wrath would befall him.

Now that I'm a wise old woman of 41, we are smart enough to recognize that we don't need that anymore. We kiss, say Happy Valentine's Day, and do go as far as buying each other a card, but we don't do the present thing anymore.

[Radocs]

I don't really care either way.

[dragonkin]

I voted other. I love any excuse to to do nice things for others even if I don't have my own Valentine.

[morrigen]

We think it's cheezy, but we do something small for each other anyway...it's a good excuse...:heartthro

[Xentor]

I would celebrate Valentine's, if I had someone to celebrate with.

[Cerulean]

What I would have liked for Valentine's Day was A) to have a significant other and B) to get some nice flowers, and be taken out to dinner somewhere nice. I also like those candy hearts with sayings.

[DameNoire]

I tell you like that!!!

I don't think that a purpose of love is giving gifts to each other.......well of course it's nice to recieve a gift.....but gifts on Vel. day are expected ! It's nearly an obligation! That's the only thing that disturb me on that day.....but I also have to say that I'm very happy for all of you...who are in love.....so this day is 4 you and you HAVE TO enjoy in it !

:heartthro :ringaroun :heartthro

[Faery-Wings]

I voted "don't care one either way."
It isn't a big or important day for me. Hubby and I exchange cards, cards and a small (stuffed animal/matchbox/piece of chocolate) gift for my kids.
I usually do something nice for dinner- put a little extra effort into it, candles on the table etc. But that is nothing more than what I do randomly throughout the year.
I hate how commercialized it is and that my 5 yo DD automatically thinks *gifts!*

ambermystique- I love your anti party!

[VelvetBlade]

I voted other. I love any excuse to to do nice things for others even if I don't have my own Valentine.
I love Valentine's Day. We all get so busy with everyday things sometimes, that taking out some time for "love" is a wonderful thing. And it's not just for the huggy/kissy/mushy kind of love....I believe it's love for everything. The sun, and the sky and the flowers and even the bitter freakin' wind and cold this winter has brought us. I try to make a conscious effort to smile, or to say hello and maybe make someone's day a little brighter, when maybe I don't take the time to do it enough in my busy world.

~AW

[angelbaby]

I voted that I love it. This year anyways because its the first year my husband and I get to spend it together. Even though it has become very commercialized its still nice to get a card from someone, and gives everyone a chance to let someone know how much they love them (not just a sig. other, but grandparents, parents, children ect.). We just don't do enough of it throughout the year so we may as well make the best of it the one day that's reserved for love.

[Hoot]

It makes me sad and feeling left out right now. Sorry that is how I am seeing nowdays.

BB
DS.

I think we all want what we don't have, you know? Sometimes I think I would give anything to have kiddos to play with me in the rare snow we had this morning, and then come inside and drink cocoa in front of a warm fire while we cut out homemade Valentines. That's my dream, so I sort of envy you having your family and grandchildren, just a bit anyway.

Or to be able to spend a day with my husband, who is always working so hard that I worry about him...

[Copperaven]

don't care either way

usually hubby and I are out working, so it is pretty much any other day, hubby always gets me some stuffed little critter, (I'm not allowed to have any more live ones, lol)
this year we are apart hubby is out working and I am home with the flu :sleepybed

{{{hu :huddle: gs}}} & smoochies to you all

Copperaven

[CelestiaSynth]

I think it's stupid

[kewlhippiechick]

I voted 'other' because me and my husband celebrate Valentine's Day every day of the year...

[LittleRhiannon]

I chose other. I don't mind it, I usually hang out with friends and have fun, but I do that all the time.

Feb. 14 is the anniversary of something I'd rather NOT remember or celebrate, so even though it's completely unrelated to Valentine's Day, it does put a damper on the celebrations.

[Night_Goddess]

I've had my share of lonly Valentine's Days too, so I understand how it feels.
I am happy for those who are lucky enough to be with someone they love.
Of course it's been commerciallized to death, and it can feel strange to be surrounded by pressures that have nothing in common with the reason to celebrate.
Interesting topic overall...

This happened to be the best Valentine's Day for me ever.
My partner gave me two full days of loving attention. I was surprised and remain deeply touched.
How nice it is to have the least excuse to tell him how much I love and cherish our relationship.
I feel very blessed and extremely lucky.