Do you or don't you...

[portentous]

"do" Valentines' Day?

I have no choice but to say that it's just a "commercial day" as I know for a fact that my non-romantic half will NEVER celebrate it.

So who got something and who didn't?

 

[blackdiamond]

No presents here.

I did surprise my wife breakfast in bed this morning and we do plan on going out for dinner tonight (nothing expensive) but thats about it.

Just a relaxing night away from the kitchen is a win/win for both of us.

 

[Macca19]

We both gave each other something. Usually we just go out to dinner but we couldnt this year.

I too think Valentines Day is a crok of shit.

 

[portentous]

I always thought it was just for teenagers.....and I'm WAY past being a teenager.

 

[Andre]

I 'do' it. I'm sure I'll get lambasted by some of the female posters here, but my take is, no matter how much a guys female other half may say it doesn't matter, deep down she'll hope for something and you'll always do better if you 'do' Valentines. Doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. Just something.

 

[Asgardian]

Flowers & perfume for the wifey

 

[Ford Fairlane]

What's Valentine's Day?

 

[MP_]

i've always felt you shouldn't need a special day to show you love someone, so i hate valentines day and how it is over marketed and overpriced. a simple i love you morning and night every day is far more special than feb 14

 

[gbear]

I don't do Valentine's day, it should be called Hallmark day, too commercial for me. As long as he remembers my birthday, then that is fine with me

 

[scotty13]

Valentines day is a commercial blackmail day.

For me, when I have a missus, I will cook her dinner, give her a back rub (with candles) and reap the rewards

No money spending for me! If she wants a flower, walk down the road and pick her a flower.

 

[noddy]

Valentines day is a commercial blackmail day.

For me, when I have a missus, I will cook her dinner, give her a back rub (with candles) and reap the rewards

No money spending for me! If she wants a flower, walk down the road and pick her a flower.

What he says.

Back rubs are ok but don't start the cooking caper as they will expect it all the time.

 

[shaz63]

Used to celebrate it when I was still married but havent had a relationship since where the guy was worth making it a special occasion.

 

[portentous]

Used to celebrate it when I was still married but havent had a relationship since where the guy was worth making it a special occasion.

Not even the guy you were engaged to-twice?

FWIW my hubby is lucky to have me so that's enough for him.

Truth be told, most years he's not even in the same state as me for it. (and no *PAF it has nothing to do with alcohol nor drugs!)

 

[Count Zero]

I've never really understood it. I think that it's an American thing mainly, and because our TV is mainly American we might get the impression that we should be doing something out of the ordinary on that day. From what I can gather the Yanks all rush out and massacre each other on this day. Can that be right?

 

[shaz63]

Not even the guy you were engaged to-twice?

FWIW my hubby is lucky to have me so that's enough for him.

Truth be told, most years he's not even in the same state as me for it. (and no *PAF it has nothing to do with alcohol nor drugs!)

Who said I was engaged to the same guy twice?? I was only engaged to him once, not sure what crap you were told on family day over at the bbq but I wouldve thought they had other things to do than stand around telling stories about an ex committee member.

 

[Burningleviathan]

The girl is into the whole thing, so a present and dinner this year. I think i did nothing last year and got into trouble (though i really can't remember)

 

[tribey]

I have for the past three years, but got told not to this time as the flowers and/or teddy bear at work causes too much blush-fuelled embarrassment.

'That's a shame' he said, as he pocketed the designated lucre.

 

[gytre]

I appointed my best friend as my valentine for the day. She had no say in the matter.

 

[blackdiamond]

I've never really understood it. I think that it's an American thing mainly, and because our TV is mainly American we might get the impression that we should be doing something out of the ordinary on that day. From what I can gather the Yanks all rush out and massacre each other on this day. Can that be right?

No I think they/we are over it.

 

[captain ebert]

in our house its valentines day every day

 

[portentous]

I have for the past three years, but got told not to this time as the flowers and/or teddy bear at work causes too much blush-fuelled embarrassment.

'That's a shame' he said, as he pocketed the designated lucre.

My workmate got sent a Teddy, as in bear not lingerie, and it had a message he said when you touched him, that was her boyfriend's voice! It was just beautiful given that he was away at sea with the Navy.

Must admit, that I nearly did barf at one point though.

 

[tribey]

My workmate got sent a Teddy, as in bear not lingerie, and it had a message he said when you touched him, that was her boyfriend's voice! It was just beautiful given that he was away at sea with the Navy.

Must admit, that I nearly did barf at one point though.

Cripes. The only thing missing was Peter Frampton.

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

Used to celebrate it when I was still married but havent had a relationship since where the guy was worth making it a special occasion.

Don't worry babe,

Sometimes the ones we want the most have been along side us the whole time .

 

[Doctor Feel]