Valentine's Day

So, you guys have a "Valentine" for today? Do most countries celebrate this day? Any Valentines Day memories?

When I was about six I gave my first girlfriend a pretty sweet card I drew and all. She liked it as much as the time I gave her the race cars from the top of my birthday cake.

Eleven years ago I had amassive crush on a ColombianHungarian girl and basically just threw a box of chocolate at her feet. Funny, I had better sense when I was six.

Yeah. Valentine's is today and I will spend it alone for the third year in a row.

Oh well, there is nothing i can do about it right now....

lolies I knew I put it in TQP for a reason.

Are you looking for a girly or just hoping one finds you?

Valentine's Day to me is just a day for couple's to pretend they have their shit together and do something nice. It's a nice holiday for the chocolate, and the fucking.

It was always shitty though how kids had their little ego contests with the cards.

I'm not into relationships, and thusly am not into valentine's day. No sense in getting angsty about it, though. Close your eyes, eat some candy, and it'll all be over soon.

Generally speaking I only see my girlfriend on a weekend, so our "Valentine's day" will be adjusted accordingly. This is the first time I've actually been with someone on Valentine's day. It's the first time any of my various relationships have lasted long enough.

This one sure looks like it might go the distance though.

Well my boyfriend is in Russia at the moment so I can't say I'm too crazy about valentines this year. Anyway, romance is dead. Persuading your partner to fuck you, however... That's all valentines has become. Amongst other things. My last boyfriend was actually considerate enough to take me out for a very expensive meal and not expect sex for it. That was a long time ago though.

Originally Posted by Omi-Cron Kenobi

lolies I knew I put it in TQP for a reason.

Are you looking for a girly or just hoping one finds you?

Oh, you know me too well OO. You knew I would reply quickly if it was in TQP?

I am looking, and hoping one finds me all at the same time.... Not much luck these past couple years though...

Oh well, I can buy the chocolates for myself

Originally Posted by Bernard Black

Well my boyfriend is in Russia at the moment so I can't say I'm too crazy about valentines this year. Anyway, romance is dead. Persuading your partner to fuck you, however... That's all valentines has become. Amongst other things. My last boyfriend was actually considerate enough to take me out for a very expensive meal and not expect sex for it. That was a long time ago though.

Forgive me for being rude, but in a good relationships, should it not be the case that you would like to fuck him as much as he would like to fuck you?

I'm not a Valentine's Day fanatic, but I enjoy the day, whether I'm with someone or not. I just gave these bags of candy to a bunch of my friends, and they appreciate it. It's definitely gone over the top in the past few years with all those crazy singing toys and huge cards and such.

I also think, as silly as this sounds, that for couples who are still in the beginning stages, its an opportunity for them to go all out and show what they're feeling, without worrying that their partner is going to freak out.

Originally Posted by TemariPC31

I also think, as silly as this sounds, that for couples who are still in the beginning stages, its an opportunity for them to go all out and show what they're feeling, without worrying that their partner is going to freak out.

That doesn't sounds silly. It doesn't sound exactly the way I'd put it, but yeah... it's good to have an excuse to go all out in the romance stakes. It's not the sort of thing you do every day.

I always consider Valentine's just a normal day for me. I mean, people buying flowers, chocolates, presents and bringing surprises - a lot of people does this beyond February so the holiday in entirety baffles me.

But oftentimes I use this holiday to buy something nice for myself - those things that I don't normally do on a weekly to monthly basis like buying 3 large pizzas for myself.

First Valentine's with an actual girlfriend. We're just going out to dinner and then hanging at her place. Should be nice.

Can't celebrate shit today, since we're currently being slammed with a Nor'Easter. Nothing says "I love you" like 2 feet of snow.

Three years ago, my boyfriend and I celebrated by cooking dinner and falling asleep in eachothers arms. I know it sounds lame, but it was the best valentines day I had ever had.

I've never bothered with Valentines Day apart from last year, when I actually had a steady relationship. This year has been quiet, not many people even wished me a happy Valentines, let alone gave me a snog or sent saucy texts or letters. What a let-down.

Haha Devs, I hated that fucking card rivalry drama.

The girlfriend I had before Lenore I didn't even so much as call for Valentines. She dumped me the next month so who knows. That was back in 2000.

I never had a not alone Valentine's. It's a sucky holiday every year for me. Kind of like someone not having a family during Christmas or Thanksgiving. Except, not that bad. I also agree about the elementary schools and Valentine's Day cards popularity contest deal. It is a horrible idea marketed by candy companies or other.

I've always been alone on Valentine's Day, but I'm not really bothered by it either. Dwelling on things won't do anything helpful, so it's just another day for me. It's amusing the years that I've know couples who normally fight constantly, but act all lovey for one day.

From my journal that I never update, this was posted like well-over two years ago.

Originally Posted by Duo the Ineffable One

Ugh, speaking truthfully, I hate Valentine's Day. Something about it just doesn't ring well with me.

I recognize the benefits of laissez-faire economics just as well as the next guy, but can people clearly not see that it is an entirely corporately manufactured holiday?

I mean, it's utterly ridiculous trying to do anything on Valentine's Day. Forget trying to get a decent seat at a restaurant, unless you book four months, sometimes even a year, in advance. Furthermore, if you do get a table, you're surrounded by a bunch of other idiots who are trying desperately to make up for their romantic inadequacies the rest of the year.

Are we so passionately bankrupt in this country that we need a fucking holiday for you people to say, "Gee, maybe I should do something for the one I love, to let him/her know that I appreciate their company?" I don't know others, but when I'm in a relationship with someone, I'm always trying to find moments in which we can share something special, try to explore our passions and generally just make things interesting, why must it be on February 14th? Oh, wait, I forgot, that's because nothing happens in this country unless people plan for it 30 days in advance and all of the retail stores have had ample time to prepare appropriate advertisements and signage.

I mean, assuming you're a romantic person, naturally, it's part of who you are. What happens on Valentine's Day? Does your partner STILL expect something? If so, then what? If you're like me, you're probably running low on cash, because you spend a lot on doing things other than on Valentine's Day.

The only time I ever tried doing something for someone on Valentine's Day, it felt so forced and farcical. I was basically doing it because society mandated that I do something on that particular day. Even though I still had to work and go to class. It's fucking nonsense. If you're ever with someone and they bitch and moan about not doing anything for Valentine's Day, please, educate them.

The benefits of not doing anything on Valentine's Day are numerous. Some examples are as follows:

1) You don't have long waits everywhere you go.
2) You pay the normal price for everything, instead of the "haha, you have to pay our outrageous prices" price.
3) You can relax, and concentrate on the one you love, instead of the guy sobbing over in the booth next you who just got dumped, because the ring he just bought for his would-be fiancee wasn't expensive enough.
4) There's the element of spontaneity along with a genuine, mutual feeling of appreciate for both parties
5) You're not a mindless jackass

delete this double post, please.