Valentines Day - The Lovers

Tak · 25-01-2008, 14:15

This is the thread for all the people who enjoy valentines day

FakeSnake · 25-01-2008, 14:29

Me!
I think its nice.
H and I dont do the big commercial thing, but we both tend to make cards for each other. Some years we get each other a nice little gift, some years we dont.
We do TRY and have a nice meal (kids dependant!), but some years we dont.

Valentines day is not always about giving gifts etc. but it IS always about showing your affection for someone. I phone H every day at work (and have done since before we got married) to chat and tell her I love her.

Any way... Valentines day is really supposed to be sending someone something from an unknown or a far admirer

Dee · 25-01-2008, 14:43

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Originally Posted by FakeSnake

I phone H every day at work (and have done since before we got married) to chat and tell her I love her.

Oh god, if Daz did that, Id be telling him to cock off

We arent doing anything this year, just like last year, but its nice to at least exchange cards

Rich_L · 25-01-2008, 14:44

Love it!

Especially this year as it's on a Thursday night, going out straight after work, figure any girls out in bars/clubs are prime targets!

Haly · 25-01-2008, 14:52

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Originally Posted by FakeSnake

I phone H every day at work (and have done since before we got married) to chat and tell her I love her.

Awww

Sounds like the kind of thing my parents do, always seems sweet to me.

I haven't got anyone again so not that bothered about Valentine's Day this year. Mind you, the ex never did anything for Valentine's Day anyway, the miserable git

leowyatt · 25-01-2008, 14:30

We don't go out on the actual day we tend to go out around it so we don't pay inflated prices.

Admiral Huddy · 25-01-2008, 14:31

I'm in the middle, as I believe that you shouldn't wait to Valentines to promopt you to do something special. I say make a habit of it.

You should show your love and apreciation for someone all year round, not just Valentines. I make sure I buy my Mrs flowers once every month at least, A bottle of wine on a Friday or a card or something occasionally. We also make a point of dressing up and having a romantic dinner for two at least once a month, which is normally when I cook.

As said, I'm not against it because any gesture, no matter how large or small has to be positive, providing that people get something from it and not just sex. Although that's alway a bonner.. I meant bonus! Something like, "Let's do this again soon"?

Shame about the commercialism but that's just the day and age we live in.

HollyThirtyFive · 25-01-2008, 14:45

Im normally a lover of Valentines Day, there shouldnt be a special one day to show someone your love but it is nice to do something you wouldnt normally make time for (cook a favourite meal etc) and getting a gift can be nice but at the same time isnt important

Neils annoyed because its our first valentines and he found out he wont get paid untill the end of feb from his new job so he got upset that he wouldnt be able to make me feel special. I told him it doesnt matter in the slightest as he makes me feel special everyday! He then admitted he was going to get flowers sent to my work but I promptly (not too rudely) said that would be so so so embarrassing so maybe its best not he has money!

Will · 25-01-2008, 14:52

I don't like the pressure that commercialisation has associated with Valentine's day. I do enjoy the effort the people go to for one another and think it's nice to do something, but no different to anything I'd be doing anytime during the week.

Pumpkinstew · 25-01-2008, 15:05

I met the girlfriend on February the 14th so I can't really avoid making Valentines day into a big occaision.
Makes it easy to remember our 'anniversary' though.

25-01-2008, 14:15	#1
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Valentines Day - The Lovers This is the thread for all the people who enjoy valentines day __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

25-01-2008, 14:44	#4
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Love it! Especially this year as it's on a Thursday night, going out straight after work, figure any girls out in bars/clubs are prime targets! __________________

25-01-2008, 14:30	#6
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	We don't go out on the actual day we tend to go out around it so we don't pay inflated prices. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

25-01-2008, 14:31	#7
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	I'm in the middle, as I believe that you shouldn't wait to Valentines to promopt you to do something special. I say make a habit of it. You should show your love and apreciation for someone all year round, not just Valentines. I make sure I buy my Mrs flowers once every month at least, A bottle of wine on a Friday or a card or something occasionally. We also make a point of dressing up and having a romantic dinner for two at least once a month, which is normally when I cook. As said, I'm not against it because any gesture, no matter how large or small has to be positive, providing that people get something from it and not just sex. Although that's alway a bonner.. I meant bonus! Something like, "Let's do this again soon"? Shame about the commercialism but that's just the day and age we live in. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log Last edited by Admiral Huddy; 25-01-2008 at 14:33.

25-01-2008, 14:45	#8
HollyThirtyFive Tinkerbell Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex Posts: 743	Im normally a lover of Valentines Day, there shouldnt be a special one day to show someone your love but it is nice to do something you wouldnt normally make time for (cook a favourite meal etc) and getting a gift can be nice but at the same time isnt important Neils annoyed because its our first valentines and he found out he wont get paid untill the end of feb from his new job so he got upset that he wouldnt be able to make me feel special. I told him it doesnt matter in the slightest as he makes me feel special everyday! He then admitted he was going to get flowers sent to my work but I promptly (not too rudely) said that would be so so so embarrassing so maybe its best not he has money! __________________ Debut album "Waking Up" Avaliable on all iTunes stores, Amazon Mp3 Special Hand Made Ltd Edition: £10 via Paypal

25-01-2008, 14:29	#2
FakeSnake Absinthe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devonshire Posts: 1,143	Me! I think its nice. H and I dont do the big commercial thing, but we both tend to make cards for each other. Some years we get each other a nice little gift, some years we dont. We do TRY and have a nice meal (kids dependant!), but some years we dont. Valentines day is not always about giving gifts etc. but it IS always about showing your affection for someone. I phone H every day at work (and have done since before we got married) to chat and tell her I love her. Any way... Valentines day is really supposed to be sending someone something from an unknown or a far admirer

25-01-2008, 14:52	#9
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I don't like the pressure that commercialisation has associated with Valentine's day. I do enjoy the effort the people go to for one another and think it's nice to do something, but no different to anything I'd be doing anytime during the week. __________________ *No No!*

25-01-2008, 15:05	#10
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	I met the girlfriend on February the 14th so I can't really avoid making Valentines day into a big occaision. Makes it easy to remember our 'anniversary' though. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.