Citizen Erased Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Thank you. Well that was unexpected. But I'm happy for you.
LittleTiger Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 I used to love V-day, but I'm not a big fan any more. Without going into details, it now holds some very sad memories for me in connection with my ex-H and my ex-marriage. However, my wonderful kiwi man has promised me he's going to lay that ghost to rest one day, when he gets the chance. He's quite imaginative when it comes to romantic gestures so I'm looking forward to that whenever it happens. It won't be happening this year though as he can't make it over until late in April - we might exchange cards but I'm not sure we'll even do that. We had Christmas, New Year and my birthday together though, so I'm not complaining.
Omei Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 I have never really had a V-day with any BF, and I don't really expect one or anything this year after my BF blowing 400$ on whatever my heart desired, the last week. (Got him to take me to the most fancy pantsy restaurant I could think of) I plan to send pictures of us together on our recent visit along with chocolates and a love letter! Sounds like I am the man sending to a woman? lol but he loves that stuff!!!
Author folieadeux Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 I have never really had a V-day with any BF, and I don't really expect one or anything this year after my BF blowing 400$ on whatever my heart desired, the last week. (Got him to take me to the most fancy pantsy restaurant I could think of) I plan to send pictures of us together on our recent visit along with chocolates and a love letter! Sounds like I am the man sending to a woman? lol but he loves that stuff!!! That sounds like a great idea! My SO and I didn't take enough pictures when he was here; I need to make up for that next month. I think I'm just going to wait until we see each other after V-day to give him his little gift. I got him a shirt and a card.
aerogurl87 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 That sounds like a great idea! My SO and I didn't take enough pictures when he was here; I need to make up for that next month. I think I'm just going to wait until we see each other after V-day to give him his little gift. I got him a shirt and a card. I'm still trying to figure out what to get my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. While I was trying to brainstorm he told me to just be in his bed waiting for him when he gets home and wrapped up in a bow and he'd be happy.
Author folieadeux Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 I'm still trying to figure out what to get my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. While I was trying to brainstorm he told me to just be in his bed waiting for him when he gets home and wrapped up in a bow and he'd be happy. Sounds like a plan! And you wouldn't have to waste money on any of that fancy lingerie they have out this time of year; bows are much cheaper.
Author folieadeux Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 Speaking of which Victoria Secret's has given me 3 credit line increases since the last time I used my card (which was October of 2009). I think next month I'm going to go ahead and finally use it again. My SO told me that his attractiveness to me is heightened when I wear lingerie, and I do like the look on his face when I wear something sexy. For gifts I am thinking about getting him a fry daddy, but I'm wondering if that is too unromantic. Maybe I should stick with just the lingerie, VS lingerie usually runs pretty high, anyway. I had to look up what a fry daddy was. I think that'd be a great idea, especially if he's been wanting one. It's hard to get "romantic" gifts for guys on V-day especially, most don't want flowers, stuffed animals, candy, etc. I don't normally do the whole lingerie thing either; I prefer a cute bra/panties combo. Maybe you can try that, might turn out to be cheaper.
aerogurl87 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I had to look up what a fry daddy was. I think that'd be a great idea, especially if he's been wanting one. It's hard to get "romantic" gifts for guys on V-day especially, most don't want flowers, stuffed animals, candy, etc. I don't normally do the whole lingerie thing either; I prefer a cute bra/panties combo. Maybe you can try that, might turn out to be cheaper. I agree, a cute bra/panties combo may be cheaper. I went to VS this past weekend and got one for like $20 since they were having their semi annual sale. I'm seriously thinking about doing the bow idea or some variation of it, lol. All I know so far is that him and I are going out to dinner that day at his favourite restaurant.
Author folieadeux Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 I agree, a cute bra/panties combo may be cheaper. I went to VS this past weekend and got one for like $20 since they were having their semi annual sale. I'm seriously thinking about doing the bow idea or some variation of it, lol. All I know so far is that him and I are going out to dinner that day at his favourite restaurant. My boyfriend and I will be going out to dinner too...I'll be going dress shopping tomorrow. Ugh. I think I rather go bow shopping.
Author folieadeux Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 We're going here: http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/
aerogurl87 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 We're going to the Keg. http://www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/
aerogurl87 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 We're going here: http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/ Grrr I am jealous! That place looks awesome.
aerogurl87 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I just talked to my boyfriend last night and it looks like we won't be spending Valentine's Day together now. He's still coming down here in the beginning of February for a short visit but I won't be going back up with him in order for us to save money for my move. But on the brightside I'll be moving to be with him for at least the next year and a half (hopefully permanently) in March. Possibly even late February.
Author folieadeux Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 I just talked to my boyfriend last night and it looks like we won't be spending Valentine's Day together now. He's still coming down here in the beginning of February for a short visit but I won't be going back up with him in order for us to save money for my move. But on the brightside I'll be moving to be with him for at least the next year and a half (hopefully permanently) in March. Possibly even late February. I'm sorry to hear that, but it'll be worth the sacrifice to be together permanently for sure.
aerogurl87 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that, but it'll be worth the sacrifice to be together permanently for sure. Definitely. I'm getting kinda anxious about him getting here though, I think I'm going to go check in to the hotel before his plane lands and surprise him with a little gift basket in his room.
Author folieadeux Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 Definitely. I'm getting kinda anxious about him getting here though, I think I'm going to go check in to the hotel before his plane lands and surprise him with a little gift basket in his room. Sounds like a great idea! I got my dress today...first one I spotted and tried on and it fit. Woo hoo!
aerogurl87 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Sounds like a great idea! I got my dress today...first one I spotted and tried on and it fit. Woo hoo! Awesome! I love dress shopping when I find something that actually fits me and looks right on me, lol. I bet your going to look extra hot for Valentine's Day. I found the stuff I'm making my boyfriend's gift basket with today. I'm getting him these pretzels he adores, some coke, and the cd and video game I bought for him, and putting them in this red (one of his favourite colours) decorative garden pail I got from the store. Then I'm going to put black and white feathers around the stuff in the pail and on the bed and have it waiting for him when he enters the room. I also got him this card that says "there are 206 bones in the human body... I'd like to jump every one of yours". It's not much but I've never been able to surprise him so here's my chance.
Author folieadeux Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Awesome! I love dress shopping when I find something that actually fits me and looks right on me, lol. I bet your going to look extra hot for Valentine's Day. I found the stuff I'm making my boyfriend's gift basket with today. I'm getting him these pretzels he adores, some coke, and the cd and video game I bought for him, and putting them in this red (one of his favourite colours) decorative garden pail I got from the store. Then I'm going to put black and white feathers around the stuff in the pail and on the bed and have it waiting for him when he enters the room. I also got him this card that says "there are 206 bones in the human body... I'd like to jump every one of yours". It's not much but I've never been able to surprise him so here's my chance. Awww, thanks! I'm sure he's gonna LOVE your surprise, especially the card.
Els Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 I just wanted to thank you guys for bringing the day into perspective for me. Especially your post in the other thread, AG, about the most important thing being just that we're together with the one we love and who loves us. It is too easy to forget that sometimes, too easy to get caught up in the commercialization and superficiality. In fact, I just caught myself fretting the other day, "Will he, with his busy schedule and procrastinative habits, think about making reservations for our dinner? He definitely will want to go out for a nice dinner when the time comes, but if we don't reserve ahead everything will be fully booked! Should I preempt him and do it instead? etc"... But then I read this thread and realized, that is all silly. And that is why I bristle whenever people claim that LDRs aren't 'real'. Because sometimes, people in LDRs are actually the ones with their priorities in the right place. Thanks, guys.
TokyoG33kyGal Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 so my fiance's mom's having her wedding on the 12th out of town. so he will be away for three days without xbox access but will be back for valentine's day hehe. it's a custom here in japan for girls to give their guys chocolates on valentine's day so, i want to do that...it's not so personal but i ordered a small teddy bear + sweets package that he can enjoy. i am saving the big surprise for his birthday. argggggh...wonder where to order custom-made cakes via the internet to send to US? sorry a bit off topic
Author folieadeux Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 so my fiance's mom's having her wedding on the 12th out of town. so he will be away for three days without xbox access but will be back for valentine's day hehe. it's a custom here in japan for girls to give their guys chocolates on valentine's day so, i want to do that...it's not so personal but i ordered a small teddy bear + sweets package that he can enjoy. i am saving the big surprise for his birthday. argggggh...wonder where to order custom-made cakes via the internet to send to US? sorry a bit off topic http://www.cakesacrossamerica.com/bakersnetwork.aspx http://www.giftsnideas.com/info/cake-gifts Hope these help
Whatshername Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 WOW, that place looks amazing. I have stayed in Westin's and normally the restaurants are off the charts! It reminds me of once I was on a business trip and there were some "way older" men who invited me to dinner at the Westin restaurant, to keep them company. It was very nice and they were super conversationalists! Yummy (and free)....lol folieadeux , I am 90 miles s of Atl............and you? BTW, Valentine's update. I paid the cheater a visit, and we talked, I cried, we really, really communicated and in his eye, we were ok. He was super attentive for the next few days (remember, we are LD, 90 miles) and it was kind of nice. But in my gut, I knew, that my needs were simple, yet unmet. I wrote a very sincere, heartfelt letter, admitting my part in our communication issues as of late, and let him know, if he could tell me how sorry he was for hurting me, as well as assure me his relationship w her was once and for all in the past, as well as block her numbers, then my trust in him could recover. I sort of knew, when writing it, that he would not apologize, since he had never readily admitted doing "wrong". Denial, selfishness, whatever.........I have not heard from him, he got it Tuesday, and sadly, I do not expect to. I have to respect myself, and let it go once and for all. Lying and being secretive are not on my top ten needs in a relationship. I deserve no less, so, for Valentine's Day, I am going ice-skating on the 13th with a friend. I am putting gift bags together for my daughters (18 and 21), nail polish, Vera Bradley key/ring mini wallet, candy............so I am concentrating on giving, because I miss them and want them to know how special they are to me!
Author folieadeux Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 WOW, that place looks amazing. I have stayed in Westin's and normally the restaurants are off the charts! It reminds me of once I was on a business trip and there were some "way older" men who invited me to dinner at the Westin restaurant, to keep them company. It was very nice and they were super conversationalists! Yummy (and free)....lol folieadeux , I am 90 miles s of Atl............and you? BTW, Valentine's update. I paid the cheater a visit, and we talked, I cried, we really, really communicated and in his eye, we were ok. He was super attentive for the next few days (remember, we are LD, 90 miles) and it was kind of nice. But in my gut, I knew, that my needs were simple, yet unmet. I wrote a very sincere, heartfelt letter, admitting my part in our communication issues as of late, and let him know, if he could tell me how sorry he was for hurting me, as well as assure me his relationship w her was once and for all in the past, as well as block her numbers, then my trust in him could recover. I sort of knew, when writing it, that he would not apologize, since he had never readily admitted doing "wrong". Denial, selfishness, whatever.........I have not heard from him, he got it Tuesday, and sadly, I do not expect to. I have to respect myself, and let it go once and for all. Lying and being secretive are not on my top ten needs in a relationship. I deserve no less, so, for Valentine's Day, I am going ice-skating on the 13th with a friend. I am putting gift bags together for my daughters (18 and 21), nail polish, Vera Bradley key/ring mini wallet, candy............so I am concentrating on giving, because I miss them and want them to know how special they are to me! Yeah...this place looks amazing. Can't wait!!! I'm in NJ...my boyfriend is the one in GA...he's about 45 mins away from ATL. I'm sorry that you didn't get a response, but it's for the best you've moved on. You did everything you could and he's the one that's missing out...you deserve so much better. V-day isn't just for couples...I think it's a great excuse to show everyone in your life that you love them. Hope you have a great time with your friend and daughters. I love ice skating!!!
Author folieadeux Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 Hope everyone has a great V-day with their SO, whether you are physically together or not.
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