Madeleine Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Seriously, what the heck is all the fuss about? I've read a number of posts on here along the lines of "what should i do for valentine's day?" etc etc - and after that much-awaited day there will be undoubtedly many more posts asking "why didn't he do X for me on valentine's day?" Why is February 14th SOOOOO important?? Surely May 21st is more important, or July 18th, or August 2nd. You know, the days where nothing is celebrated, Hallmark cards make no money from us, the cost of a red rose doesn't require a mortgage, and restaurant bills aren't jacked up to the max. Those are the days when he (or she) shows their true love for us. The days when they show up with a smile just because they're happy to see us, the days when they take us for dinner just because they want to, the days when we're grouchy and they comfort us, the days when they say something nice to us for no reason. Anyone can buy a mass-produced card with generic sentiments, or pay over the top for a poor quality meal at a restaurant just because it's Feb 14th, but it takes a really special man (or woman) to show their love for you every other day of the year. Does anyone else share my feelings?
Lonestar Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 The fact that V-Day is around the corner is seriously pissing me off. I have a very bitter taste in my mouth.
zakariaadam Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I think it is a general celebration of the whole world in Love.
Author Madeleine Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 But why do we have to have just ONE day to show your love for someone? If my boyfriend only showed his love on one day of the year he'd have been an ex-boyfriend ages ago!!
blind_otter Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 It's effing ridiculous and I've never celebrated this holiday.
whichwayisup Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 It works like this...If you're with somebody, VD (No, not the STD...) is no big deal but if you're single (not all single people) or recently just broken up, it becomes a big deal. I'm with Madeleine with the school of thought...There are many days in the year to show your partner how much you love them. Vday has turned into a $$ market!
Author Madeleine Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 I'm in the UK and valentine's day is not actually a holiday, however, everything in sight is pink and heart-shaped at the moment. Personally i think it's totally unneccessary, it's just a license to print money - and what's more, we fall for it en-mass.
a4a Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 it is a big deal because it is the one day your SO cannot say he or she forgot about as it is plastered all over the place. No "I forgot" excuses can be used. it is the one day where many people who do not get something feel like crap, more so if their co-workers have flowers and cards or those putrid stuffed animals littering their desks. it is the one day when even an a**h*** of an SO can attempt to redeem themselves that why it is such a GRAND day :p
HokeyReligions Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 Just because there is a designated day to celebrate love doesn't mean that it can't or shouldn't be celebrated any other day. It's just a recognition. Yes, I think the marketing and the $$ people have warped the whole thing out of greed, but its still nice to have one day recognized to celebrate love. It doesn't have to be romantic love -- mom and I always exchange a valentine of some sort, and I did with my kids and I do with other people I care about. It could be a funny photo or joke that I email, or clip from a magazine or whatever that is Valentine-related. I don't feel pressured to give hubby anything on that day, nor does he feel pressured to give me anything. We might break our normal routine in recognition of the day - maybe I'll bring him a cup of coffee in the morning instead of him bringing me one and and wish him a happy valentines day - or he may give me the TV remote that evening to wish me a happy valentines day. I'll bring mom something to eat that she normally doesn't get as a special treat that day. But I may do that many times during the year. Same with the coffee and the remote for hubby & I. Maybe because of the day we won't argue -- its a great day for that "lets not fight today, its Valentines day - lets be reminded of how much we love each other" type of thing. To me its no different that Fathers Day or Mothers Day. Its not the ONLY day to show your love to your parents, but its nice to have one day that recognizes them and its nice to have one day that recognizes other love - like couples. If there can be one day set aside to celebrate / show respect for the birth of the Christian Messiah or to give Thanks in remembrance of the Pilgrims arrival in the New World, or one day to remember/celebrate any of the other zillion things we have a 'day' for, why not a day for lovers and for love? Surely those not in relationships can celebrate the day with others that they love? Take the dog you love for an extra long walk. Take a neice or nephew out for ice cream or make a movie night with them. Bring an indoor picnic to your parents and enjoy their love for you and your love for them. Go to a movie with a good friend. Celebrate the love you DO have in your life.
Art_Critic Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 The fact that V-Day is around the corner is seriously pissing me off. I have a very bitter taste in my mouth. Why Lonestar?
hopelessly_naive Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 I've got to admit I don't really see the point in Valentines Day either, I wouldn't even awknowledge the day but unfortunently my boyfriend is one of those people who makes a big deal about it. I'd much rather make plans to spend a day we both have free together and just hang out and goof off with him spurting out his usual corny lines to make me laugh. That to me is more interesting and important then Valentines Day.
whichwayisup Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 it is a big deal because it is the one day your SO cannot say he or she forgot about as it is plastered all over the place. No "I forgot" excuses can be used. **Prepare yourselves...**OFFENSIVE AND BAD TASTE COMMENT COMING. *you've been warned!* Yes, there is NO excuse to forget Valentines Day as it is everywhere. UNLESS... The guy is blind and deaf. Sorry... 1
OdenallPi Posted February 11, 2006 Posted February 11, 2006 I like to use Valentine's Day as another excuse to be extra sappy and lovey-dovey towards my girlfriend, because while there IS a little added pressure to do something special, it helps me come up with some of my most creative (and mostly homemade, I might add) ideas to convey my feelings towards her. I have a lot of fun with it!
honeybunch2k5 Posted February 12, 2006 Posted February 12, 2006 I think Valentine's Day should not be celebrated. What's sad is that this may be the only day when a man(or a woman for that matter) buys the SO a gift without being ask. For example, Valentine's Day was the only day my ex gave me a gift,even though I got him quite a few gifts. It just feels like the partner is doing it out of obligation, and not from the heart. I'm one of those people who love to give and receive gifts 'just because.'
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