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I hate Valentines Day, it's another stupid holiday created by the likes of Hallmark to suck more money out of us. I also hate it because this will be the 3rd or 4th Valentine day without a girlfriend. Hey, I always strive to be honest. So, what is your feeling on this "holiday"?

Meh. It's another holiday. Except I don't get off school for this one.

It's two days after my birthday, so I get nice and depressed. I had a Valentine this year, but I lost her. :(

Meh. Girls like it.

Godiva always goes along way. If your money is tight, then a card with your own words always works!

I'm so happy people in Finland are so depressed.
No Valentines for me! :p

Hmm..I have to say I'm looking foreward to the Valentines'Day since my girlfriend and I are planning something special. Nothing fancy. We're both workalcoholics so spending time alone together would be sufficient.

I probably wouldn't hate it so much if I had someone to spend the day with. Ah well.

Meh - I find it puzzling.
I've never had cause to celebrate it before in any way, but now I simply don't know what's expected of me. I already made him a pretty card, but appart from that, I really haven't got a clue. Any tips (trying to avoid the saccharine, expensive, and cliched if possible)?

EDIT: gosh darn it, silly puppet. this is Kreitz.

Meh - I find it puzzling.
I've never had cause to celebrate it before in any way, but now I simply don't know what's expected of me. I already made him a pretty card, but appart from that, I really haven't got a clue. Any tips (trying to avoid the saccharine, expensive, and cliched if possible)?

How about a home cook meal, and you rent his favorite movie and yall can watch it together on the couch.

All valentines day is to me is anotehr school dance I have to go to with some girl I dont like.

Meh - I find it puzzling.
I've never had cause to celebrate it before in any way, but now I simply don't know what's expected of me. I already made him a pretty card, but appart from that, I really haven't got a clue. Any tips (trying to avoid the saccharine, expensive, and cliched if possible)?

EDIT: gosh darn it, silly puppet. this is Kreitz.

Sex tends to be a good Valentine's Day gift.

How about a home cook meal, and you rent his favorite movie and yall can watch it together on the couch.Could do, but it would be weird with parents and/or sibling hanging about - plus we do that on a fairly regular basis already. Though anything with him would be lovely, since he's lovely.

Sex tends to be a good Valentine's Day gift.
I suppose, but there we encounter the same two problems.

I suppose, but there we encounter the same two problems.

Well the family thing I can't really advise you on, but you could make Valentine's Day sex special somehow.

I suppose, but there we encounter the same two problems.

Tell your parents and siblings that you need to borrow the house for the night. Pay for a hotel room if you have the money.

However, if that can't work, here's a back up plan.

Take him to his favorite resturant, and then take him to a movie that hes been dying to see. Then after that, maybe a little stroll under the moon light.

I hate Valentines Day, it's another stupid holiday created by the likes of Hallmark to suck more money out of us. I also hate it because this will be the 3rd or 4th Valentine day without a girlfriend. Hey, I always strive to be honest. So, what is your feeling on this "holiday"?
yay iam not the only one who loths this stupid day!!!!!!!:)

Well the family thing I can't really advise you on, but you could make Valentine's Day sex special somehow.

Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."...

I for once am actually looking forward to it, the only thing is that I have to figure out what to do.

Take him to his favorite resturant, and then take him to a movie that hes been dying to see. Then after that, maybe a little stroll under the moon light.
People have sex in the theatre all the time where I come from.
There's a viable banging place.
If that little stroll under the moon light happens to be somewhere more private, lust could suddenly compell you to have it right there, right then.
Turn Valentines Day into a sexual marathon!

Well, this is my first year with a GF to give to, but shes 300+ miles away and i dont have a credit card to buy stuff online to mail to her... This will be interesting...

Tell your parents and siblings that you need to borrow the house for the night. Pay for a hotel room if you have the money. that's a bit creepy for a holiday I don't much care about. I think I'll stick to the original, "hey sweetie, here's a card, and an extra kiss" plan.

Take him to his favorite resturant, and then take him to a movie that hes been dying to see. Then after that, maybe a little stroll under the moon light.He's been dying to see "Munich" - somehow, I doubt that'll be great for the mood. Maybe the symphony instead - we keep wanting to do that.
Well the family thing I can't really advise you on, but you could make Valentine's Day sex special somehow.In an ideal wold, yes, but space and time are limitted. I wish it was a bit easier, but right now, it isn't.

Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."...

Yay awkwardness!

Yay awkwardness!

LOL! Well you said make the sex special! and what could be more special than getting the family involved?

Reason #1,270 why I don't have anyone: I have a twisted sense of humor that other just finds creepy.

Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."
Will not say "Involve the family."...Yay awkwardness!
am I missing something?

am I missing something?

Like I said:

LOL! Well you said make the sex special! and what could be more special than getting the family involved?

Reason #1,270 why I don't have anyone: I have a twisted sense of humor that other just finds creepy.

Reason #1,270 why I don't have anyone: I have a twisted sense of humor that other just finds creepy.[/b]
:p Same here, in general.

He's been dying to see "Munich" - somehow, I doubt that'll be great for the mood. Maybe the symphony instead - we keep wanting to do that.

What? No one's told you? There's a sex scene in Munich. How could that not be sexy? Except for how badly Spielberg messed up that sequence, but that's neither here nor there.

Like I said:

LOL! Well you said make the sex special! and what could be more special than getting the family involved?

Reason #1,270 why I don't have anyone: I have a twisted sense of humor that other just finds creepy.Ah yes. well, I'm sure that there's some nice girl out there that could vouch for that sort of thing. You'll find her.

The last two years, I had a relationship. This year...well, I met a girl that I'm very interested in and may be going places with, but I don't think I'm "unsingle" just yet.

Not that I mind, really. It'll be a new experience, and besides, I might be able to spend some time with my "girl" friends too. Be a nice party that night too...

LOL! Well you said make the sex special! and what could be more special than getting the family involved?

Reason #1,270 why I don't have anyone: I have a twisted sense of humor that other just finds creepy.

LOL! I love it! That'd be one wild night...

The last two years, I had a relationship. This year...well, I met a girl that I'm very interested in and may be going places with, but I don't think I'm "unsingle" just yet.

Not that I mind, really. It'll be a new experience, and besides, I might be able to spend some time with my "girl" friends too. Be a nice party that night too...



LOL! I love it! That'd be one wild night...

and a creepy night too! lol.

and a creepy night too! lol.

I wouldn't do it with my parents...but if my girlfriend has hot parents (or, I should say, a hot mother), I'd say yes.

All valentines day is to me is anotehr school dance I have to go to with some girl I dont like.

We don't get a school dance for Valentine's Day... no one at my school can dance...

I'm pretty neutral bout Valentine's Day. I don't have a boyfriend. I'll get to see lots of other girls walk around school with chocolate... and i'll sort of hope i get something romantic... only I don't want to know who it's from cause that could make things awkward *sigh*

who cares Valentines day?
I will buy flowers for my wife, tell her :
"Good night I love you"
and woke up the next day ....

I hate Valentines Day, it's another stupid holiday created by the likes of Hallmark to suck more money out of us.Yes. I absolutely despise it. If two people care about it each other, why confine demonstration of that affection to one day? Surely how you feel about one another is more important than spending a fortune on some tacky card or something.

I never celebrated it when I was single, and I don't celebrate it now either. Meeting my boyfriend did not detract from my hatred of the day in any way. The only acknowledgement I make of it is to make sure I am in the house no matter what, away from all the bars and restaurants!

Meh. Girls like it.Not all of them, as you can hopefully tell from the above :p

Valentines day is 2 days after I get back from holiday, and 1 day before my birthday.


Therefore it will be a rest day between partying.

dont worry this is only one day of the year if you are that down bout it walk up to some woman on the street and say happy valentines day it might just work to spark up a romance for you all.

Just another day, really. Never had a "valentine", never will have one.
Dunno why that makes me sad all of a sudden....

Dunno why that makes me sad all of a sudden....
Don't get sad. Get angry!

Don't get sad. Get angry!

At what?

At what?
At never getting a Valentines or something.
*points to your post where you say that*

Getting angry, when used correctly, is better than getting sad and mopey. Any time. You can do productive things while venting anger, like washing the car, cleaning the house, and getting phsyical excercise. While when sad and mopey, crying can be good, but more often than not, it leads to laying around not doing anything and wallowing in sorrow. Better to get angry and do something about it.

Random wisdom, I suppose. ;)

At never getting a Valentines or something.
*points to your post where you say that*

Getting angry, when used correctly, is better than getting sad and mopey. Any time. You can do productive things while venting anger, like washing the car, cleaning the house, and getting phsyical excercise. While when sad and mopey, crying can be good, but more often than not, it leads to laying around not doing anything and wallowing in sorrow. Better to get angry and do something about it.

Random wisdom, I suppose. ;)

Exactly. I get angry when I have the energy. But some things just drain me and leave me completely empty

i'm looking forward to this valentine's day like no other! :fluffle: :fluffle:

i'm spending it with my gorgeous, clever, beautiful, just-generally-wonderful online/long-distance girlfriend of nearly 6 months, and god-damn am i looking forward to just being with her!! :D

sadly i cannot divulge any plans for the day - or presents or the like - because she might find out *shiftyeyes* ;)



edit: i've never so much had, or given, a valentine's card, so having someone i love to spend time with and get all romantic with on this day for the first time ever is just fantastic... i intend to let her know just how special she is to me (and not just for that reason, either :fluffle: )

All valentines day is to me is anotehr school dance I have to go to with some girl I dont like.


Are these things compulsory? :eek: If not then don't go!
even if they are then don't go with someone you don't like.


I actually just had a first date which went fantastically well, seeing her again on the weekend and hopefully more often thereafter. :D I'll be out of the country for valentines (in Brazil for Carnival!!!) but will drop her a mail to let her know i'm thinking of her (if everything continues to go to plan that is!)

Is it just me or does single = bad valentines and couple = good on this thread? I've certainly had valentines i hated whilst in relationships because i felt there was this huge pressure to act like Mr Romantic and stuff, when i've been single on valentines i've had great nights out with my single mates chatting up random ladies.. if anything it was an excuse to open a conversation (as per felmars post above) happy hunting!

Hmm, I agree it's just a cunning ploy to get money out of us - but I told my boyfriend that we have to make cards for each other. It's more personal that way too.

I think it's a good opportunity to make time to spend with each other where you wouldn't normally, so it's useful in that respect. However, tacky teddy bears are OUT. Chocolates in a red fluffy heart shaped box are OUT. Flowers marked up 300% just because it's Valentine's day are OUT. All other gross, saccharine, overpriced Valentine's day tat is OUT.

i'm looking forward to this valentine's day like no other! :fluffle: :fluffle: -snip... because there were too many smilies... :P-
You know what? I'm rather looking forward to it too... ;) :p :fluffle:
*is all excited* :D

If it was only on Valentines Day that you bothered to make me feel special or cared about then I'd agree with Kazcaper on disliking it because "If two people care about it each other, why confine demonstration of that affection to one day?". But you do make me feel wonderful each and every day so this is just a nice day to be extra slushy and OTT and have some kind of excuse :p :fluffle:

It's a pretty pointless holiday, really. For the first time, I have someone to spend it with, but I still think it sucks.

Every time valentine's day comes around, there's always the inevitable backlash...

To paraphrase it: "I can't get laid so i hate valentines day"

Get over it. You aren't in any way entitled to a relationship. Whingeing just makes you look pathetic and it won't help your situation none. The world has bigger problems than your self-pity.

Sorry for being harsh, but things like this really shit me.

You know what? I'm rather looking forward to it too... ;) :p :fluffle:
*is all excited* :D

If it was only on Valentines Day that you bothered to make me feel special or cared about then I'd agree with Kazcaper on disliking it because "If two people care about it each other, why confine demonstration of that affection to one day?". But you do make me feel wonderful each and every day so this is just a nice day to be extra slushy and OTT and have some kind of excuse :p :fluffle:
i have a promise to keep... just keep it a little more vehemently on valentine's day :p :fluffle:

but valentine's day and all that aside, its just going to be great to be with you :fluffle:

Every time valentine's day comes around, there's always the inevitable backlash...

To paraphrase it: "I can't get laid so i hate valentines day"

Get over it. You aren't in any way entitled to a relationship. Whingeing just makes you look pathetic and it won't help your situation none. The world has bigger problems than your self-pity.

Sorry for being harsh, but things like this really shit me.

I agree...don't see why everyone has to take it out on the day because they ain't in a relationship. Sure, it's mostly just there to get people to waste money, but if it makes people happy then what's wrong with it?

I ain't ever had anyone to spend valentines day with, but it pisses me off how some bitch about it *every year*. Can't you just be glad for other people?

What about it?

I agree...don't see why everyone has to take it out on the day because they ain't in a relationship. Sure, it's mostly just there to get people to waste money, but if it makes people happy then what's wrong with it?

The problem is, that if you aren't Mr./Ms. Romantic on this stupid and pointless day, you'll end up sleeping on the couch. So, the guys (and girls...maybe.) have to buy expensive crap that probably won't last till March to keep their sweetheart happy. Personally if I was going to celebrate Valentines Day, I would make it more personal.

I ain't ever had anyone to spend valentines day with, but it pisses me off how some bitch about it *every year*. Can't you just be glad for other people?

Nope! However, the story behind my rant is that well, I just found out another one of my ex is now married. It kind of sucks when all of your exs are now either engaged or married. Well, time to crawl inside a bottle. I now see where grandpa gets his drinking habits.

Well, time to crawl inside a bottle.

Oh I wish I had a gin, for all the times I said "Hey where you bein'?"
And I wish I had a scotch, for all the nights I spent up checking my watch.
And I wish I had a bourban, for the affair you had with the guy who wore the turban.
I wish I had a shot of brandy...for the night you spent with my ol' grandad

I'm gonna crawl inside a bottle...and die

I hate Valentines Day, it's another stupid holiday created by the likes of Hallmark to suck more money out of us. I also hate it because this will be the 3rd or 4th Valentine day without a girlfriend. Hey, I always strive to be honest. So, what is your feeling on this "holiday"?
kinda emphasises the fact that I have no Valentine. :(

But I'm not mad at the holiday... there are those out there that has that someone special to celebrate the day with. and maybe one day, I will too.

I don't like the holiday because I don't like the idea that I need a special day to show the person I'm with that I love them. It's like, am I supposed to ignore them the rest of the year and then go buy something so for that one day they are special?

I'd rather just show the person I love, that I love them everyday rather then once a year.

There are 4 days each year when a woman expects her man to put everything else aside, and focus on her and her happiness for the entire day. He doesn't necessarily need to spend money, he just needs to make her the absolute center of his universe for the day. Those 4 days are:

* Valentine's Day
* Her birthday
* Their anniversary
* Mothers' Day (for those who are mothers)

That is the expectation. On those days, men can either earn bonus points or lose a major opportunity... but there ain't no standin' still, as they say.

Usually, it's a very good day for me. Can't wait to see what this year holds! :D

its just passes by for me.

It's cinnamon heart day!

I don't think I'll be doing anything for valentine's day though, even if things work out with the guy i'm dating, we'd only be dating for like two, three weeks so it would be kinda silly to celebrate it.

It's cinnamon heart day!

I don't think I'll be doing anything for valentine's day though, even if things work out with the guy i'm dating, we'd only be dating for like two, three weeks so it would be kinda silly to celebrate it.

You don't need to do the hearts and flowers, but it's still a good night to go out dancing.

Valentines day is great.

The only bad thing is having to write "SPEND NOTHING" on my calandar for the entire month afterwards, as I have no cash :(

In short:

The holiday itself is great, a time to tell your significant other how much you love them. The thing I dislike is the price hikes. Last year my brother paid £100 of a dozen Red Roses, which is just ridicliouly OTT.

I hate Valentines Day, it's another stupid holiday created by the likes of Hallmark to suck more money out of us.

Shame on you all. Valentines day is not a holiday invented by Hallmark. It's an important holiday where we commemorate the execution of St. Valentine by buying each other tacky gifts corporations couldn't pay someone to take any other time of the year.

Oh I wish I had a gin, for all the times I said "Hey where you bein'?"
And I wish I had a scotch, for all the nights I spent up checking my watch.
And I wish I had a bourban, for the affair you had with the guy who wore the turban.
I wish I had a shot of brandy...for the night you spent with my ol' grandad

I'm gonna crawl inside a bottle...and die

That's a good song.

I'd post an essay on how much I hate Valentine's Day for the humour magazine I ran at university about 15 years ago, but it'd probably get me banned. :(

I'd post an essay on how much I hate Valentine's Day for the humour magazine I ran at university about 15 years ago, but it'd probably get me banned. :(

I would love to see that article!

Valentine's day?

Bah humbug! :P

All a nerd like me needs is a computer game and an internet connection! :D

I've got better things to waste my time on than to mope and weep about being single! :)

Too bad I'm not the President of the Plutonian Empire, cuz then I'd get to nuke romance-oriented cities every year.... ;) :D

i love valentines day. :D :D :fluffle:

i love valentines day. :D :D :fluffle:

Congratulations, you've been brainwashed by Hallmark!

You don't need to do the hearts and flowers, but it's still a good night to go out dancing.
I dunno about dancing, but doing something doesn't seem too bad an idea.

Eh, I hate bars and dance clubs. Maybe I'll just go see a movie and go to a resturant.

I love this time of year. All the single girls get desperate and lower their standards considerably. What's not to like?

Being only in 8th grade, not many people have gf/bfs yet, so usually, if anything, we all hang out or something. We might have a dance, but they're usually pretty crappy. At least that's better then the k-4th graders, who have some corny "friendship day" Not really a big deal, but I'm not opposed all to the holiday.

Being only in 8th grade, not many people have gf/bfs yet, so usually, if anything, we all hang out or something. We might have a dance, but they're usually pretty crappy. At least that's better then the k-4th graders, who have some corny "friendship day" Not really a big deal, but I'm not opposed all to the holiday.

I remember "friendship day". I was the only kid in my class that thought it was a load of crap. I got sent to the office a many a time for that.