Do you like Valentines day?

WishingICould

WishingICould

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I personally can't stand it. Even if I didn't have SA I'd still hate it. I find it too commercial plus if you loved someone you'd make an effort all year round not just because it's Valentine's day, Christmas etc
 
Hellhound

Hellhound

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I pay no mind to it because it's just another day to me. But yes, I agree that it's for commercial purposes, and you can demonstrate love at any time, not just in a specific date.
 
Lamb

Lamb

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I kind of have to show appreciation this year, it's like an anniversary mark. :eek:h:
If it wasn't for that I wouldn't give two hoots.
 
GraybeardGhost

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I took a girl out to dinner on Valentine's Day one year, but the restaurant was too crowded, and we couldn't get a table for a couple of hours. While we waited, she made me (yes, made me) take her to a jewelry store in the mall. "Buy me diamonds," she said. "It'll be fun," she said. So I did, and she was happy, but I still had to take her back to the restaurant for dinner.

I can't help but wonder how much more she would have enjoyed those sparkly little stones if they'd been a surprise gift on some random day of the year. An expression of love means so much more when it comes from the heart, spontaneously, and not at the command of a calendar or a TV commercial.

I'll be alone this year, again, as I have been for many years, and likely will be for many years to come. The day means nothing to me anymore. As ImNotMyIllness has already said,
I would enjoy it if I had someone nice to spend it with. But, since I don't, it's just another reminder of my loneliness.
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It seems a lot of us will be in that same boat. I hope someone remembers to bring snacks.
 
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Something-Vague

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GraybeardGhost said:
I took a girl out to dinner on Valentine's Day one year, but the restaurant was too crowded and we couldn't get a table for a couple of hours. While we waited, she made me (yes, made me) take her to a jewelry store in the mall. "Buy me diamonds," she said. "It'll be fun," she said. So I did, and she was happy, but I still had to take her back to the restaurant for dinner.
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I'm sorry to hear about your experience with that lady, GraybeardGhost. :sad: I will never understand the need for jewelry or expensive gifts. Isn't the thoughtfulness of bringing someone out to dinner enough? :question:

GraybeardGhost said:
I can't help but wonder how much more she would have enjoyed those sparkly little stones if they'd been a surprise gift on some random day of the year. An expression of love means so much more when it comes from the heart, spontaneously, and not at the command of a calendar or a TV commercial.
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I absolutely agree with you. Giving as an expression of love is more meaningful when it is not done as an obligation or out of guilt, but when it is done out of the kindness of one's heart. Also, an expression of love is by no means limited to one day a year or by how much material items a person can or can not give, but unfortunately some people feel that is the only way appreciation can be shown. :idontknow:

GraybeardGhost said:
I'll be alone this year, again, as I have been for many years, and will likely be for many years to come. The day means nothing to me anymore. As ImNotMyIllness has already said, I would enjoy it if I had someone nice to spend it with. But, since I don't, it's just another reminder of my loneliness.

It seems a lot of us will be in that same boat. I hope someone remembers to bring snacks.
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Same!

I don't really see anything very redeeming about Valentine's Day- I think that, just like other holidays, the meaning or significance may be lost in a load of commercialism and expectations. I even think conversation hearts are icky.
 
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jaim38

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Valentine's day? No problem. Bring it on! I'm looking forward to indulging in some chocolates and listening to some romantic songs online!

BTW, my cousin just got engaged.
 
BlueDays

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GraybeardGhost said:
I took a girl out to dinner on Valentine's Day one year, but the restaurant was too crowded, and we couldn't get a table for a couple of hours. While we waited, she made me (yes, made me) take her to a jewelry store in the mall. "Buy me diamonds," she said. "It'll be fun," she said. So I did, and she was happy, but I still had to take her back to the restaurant for dinner.

I can't help but wonder how much more she would have enjoyed those sparkly little stones if they'd been a surprise gift on some random day of the year. An expression of love means so much more when it comes from the heart, spontaneously, and not at the command of a calendar or a TV commercial.

I'll be alone this year, again, as I have been for many years, and likely will be for many years to come. The day means nothing to me anymore. As ImNotMyIllness has already said,

It seems a lot of us will be in that same boat. I hope someone remembers to bring snacks.
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I am a woman and even I think that is extremely rude to ask your partner to buy you diamonds! :thumbdown: Sorry you had someone treat you like that Graybeard.

Yep, I am also in the same boat as everyone who can relate to what ImNotMyIllness said.
 
GraybeardGhost

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Something-Vague said:
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with that lady, GraybeardGhost. :sad:
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BlueDays said:
I am a woman and even I think that is extremely rude to ask your partner to buy you diamonds! :thumbdown: Sorry you had someone treat you like that Graybeard.
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Thank you, Blue and Something-Vague, but that happened so long ago that I've learned to laugh at both the absurdity of the situation and my own folly, and forgiven the cheek and the expense. The dinner was really good, as I recall, and her smile made up for all the rest. :)
 
hidwell

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GraybeardGhost said:
Thank you, Blue and Something-Vague, but that happened so long ago that I've learned to laugh at both the absurdity of the situation and my own folly, and forgiven the cheek and the expense. The dinner was really good, as I recall, and her smile made up for all the rest. :)
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Can you recall what you both had for dessert ? :bigsmile:
 
BlueDays

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hidwell said:
Can you recall what you both had for dessert ? :bigsmile:
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Geo

Geo

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My girlfriend hates it so luckily that means I don't have to spend money like some people do.
 
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