Only when married, Miguel, only when married. Unless you're young then no matter. But now, for me, VERY CONTAGIOUS! -
I'm in the same boat. Don't really know what to do, get flowers & chocolates, or do something really special. I'd hate to go all out and then next year have to do even better
Those jewelry commercials drive me nuts. Man surprises woman with a diamond by the fireplace while it's snowing outside. Her: Ohhh how romantic! Me: Give me a break. Setting high standards for women and guilt tripping guys into buying jewelry. So basically you need to spend a lot of money to show her your love. Her: It's the thought that counts, it's sweet...*sniff* Me: What if he surprised her with a book? Her: ........ Game. Set. Match.
I'm with the OP. I can't stand Valentine's day. Why can't it be in the summer? It's way too close to Christmas- I just dropped a few dimes on the ol' lady. It's supposed to be about love and couples, but we all know that men don't give a damn about it.
This is our first V-day (we're a fresh couple) and I had a talk about it with her today. I brought up V-Day and she's like "you celebrate that kinda stuff??" needless to say I was relieved. But she still wants chocolates. At least we both recognize what corporates day really means and won't really need to go all out on it. Although the chocolates is just her wanting some.. more coincidental and not really C-Day oriented. Maybe chocolate bars will do?
We're on a tight budget this year; we're not doing presents or fancy dinners, just going to cuddle and burn some cute little candles (which were our "early present" to each other). The whole thing is so overcommercialized and we laugh at the commercials where they're trying to get a guy to send a mail-order bear to his lady - or jewelry or flowers or pajamas (WTF?!?). Throwing money into a relationship is not the answer. Besides, it's the Winter Olympics and that only comes every four years, so it deserves more attention.
We have spent alot of money this year. So no presents or cards. I did get her a free photo collage at Walgreens though.
Didn't want to create a new thread... so here it goes... I told my hubby I didn't want anything for V-day. I think it's a bit silly! I asked him if that was fine and he was like "yea but are you sure??" I am sure but how many of you guys actually care about this "holiday"?
