blondesmiler Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 and them using the opportunity/excuse to be able to do some old fashioned pursing?? Like flowers or sending a card to someone you had your eye on?? Seems times have changed. I don't think that happens anymore. It now seems to be more about couples.
Virgo1982 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 My coworker asked me if I was upset because I am single. No, I'm not upset and the only thing that makes me think anything of it are people who ask questions like that. I said I would go home and commit suicide yesterday because I didn't have a valentine, lol. I mean give me a break. I think it's nice to take some time and show a little extra love to the one you're with or grow a pair and approach someone you've had your eye on. But, let's not make it a "be depressed" or "be on cloud nine" day. It's not that serious...
dgiirl Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Seems it is that way to me. 4 Years ago, my exh of 10 years told me he wanted a divorce (first mention anything was wrong) and left the house the very next day. Now I'm on the brink of breaking up with my boyfriend of the past 1.5 years. Seems valentines day is not good luck for me.
runner Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 and them using the opportunity/excuse to be able to do some old fashioned pursing?? Like flowers or sending a card to someone you had your eye on?? Seems times have changed. I don't think that happens anymore. It now seems to be more about couples. and the purchase of crappy hallmark greeting cards and other romance cliches.
movingonandon Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 and the purchase of crappy hallmark greeting cards and other romance cliches. Very, very, very depressing. Most restaurants had their saturday night completely booked on *tuesday*. Can't get out of my head the image of thousands of faceless couples marching out to report for V-day dinner, I'll be one of them , but at least I found an unpretentious mom&pops joint to hide from all the hideousness . A teddy bear is where I draw the line though. If I see a guy carrying one, I'll beat the crap out of him - it will hurt, but it'll be good for him .
Shygirl15 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I think it's nice to take some time and show a little extra love to the one you're with or grow a pair and approach someone you've had your eye on. But, let's not make it a "be depressed" or "be on cloud nine" day. It's not that serious... I 100% agree. I think V-day is overrated these days, really.
Virgo1982 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Very, very, very depressing. Most restaurants had their saturday night completely booked on *tuesday*. Can't get out of my head the image of thousands of faceless couples marching out to report for V-day dinner, I'll be one of them , but at least I found an unpretentious mom&pops joint to hide from all the hideousness . A teddy bear is where I draw the line though. If I see a guy carrying one, I'll beat the crap out of him - it will hurt, but it'll be good for him . My coworker wanted to buy one for this girl he's dating and I told him absolutely not. Get her a nice CD or something. Geez...
Trialbyfire Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 and them using the opportunity/excuse to be able to do some old fashioned pursing?? Like flowers or sending a card to someone you had your eye on?? Seems times have changed. I don't think that happens anymore. It now seems to be more about couples. Yes and no. Perhaps it's the difference between being in school and being an adult. Stage in life. Valentine's Day is what you make of it. If it's meaningless to the other person, it's meaningless to me. This year will be meaningful, since he really likes special occasions. There's a big kid and a sweet, giving man underneath his grown-up exterior.
Shygirl15 Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 ! Aw, now how did I miss Movingon's "teddy bear" post?...lol. I also don't understand the marching to the restaurants, the ideal romantic setting for me would be a quiet, candle-lit home cooked dinner, followed by a romantic DVD, or massage, or whatever..
spookie Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Like all the other holidays, I despise Vday. Just another day for disappointment.
xxxheartbrokenxxx Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I was thinking the exact same thing today! I have no idea why but yes V Day does seem to focus more on couples these days. Not sure about everyone else but I have found it to be quite a depressing and lonely day. I went to the shops earlier and the amount of couples arm in arm etc just reminded me of how horrible it can be to be perpetually single. Bleh.
Author blondesmiler Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 Very, very, very depressing. Most restaurants had their saturday night completely booked on *tuesday*. Can't get out of my head the image of thousands of faceless couples marching out to report for V-day dinner It actually is very anti single, very off putting and yet so many are single but you cannot go to any restaurant and have a normal quiet dinner, without red hearts, fluffy *****e and a fixed bloody menu everywhere. Thats why I went to a singles party. Didn't want to have Valentines forced down my very single throat but also didn't see why on a Saturday night I should feel like I couldn't go out!
Charles1978 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I personally hated Valentines day when I was in relationships... too fake and forced for me. After Christmas, "anniversaries", birthdays, etc... the last thing I wanted was some made up holiday to add to it.
Author blondesmiler Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 I personally hated Valentines day when I was in relationships... too fake and forced for me. After Christmas, "anniversaries", birthdays, etc... the last thing I wanted was some made up holiday to add to it. Also, surely it should be about single people and sending cards annoymously?? I did used to be more about that, than couples and saying I love you. Think about it, if your dating or in a relationship then should you only do romantic things to say I love you, on a day when its forced upon you or is it something that should happen on a regular basis in a relationship. Having it forced upon you just because its Valentines, kinda says to me, although it is lovely (whatever they did) but would they be doing it if they didn't feel they had too because society has said that on this one particular day, you should!!!
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