Valentine's Day Gifts

[carsonshepherd]

I'm pretty much against Valentine's Day, I think it's a Hallmark holiday and it makes people who are single or in unhappy relationships categorically miserable by force-feeding "romance." Also, I don't like being told by retailers I have to give someone a gift or be given one myself.

That being said, I got my sweetie a present. I would've gotten it for him anyway, but it just happens to coincide with Valentine's Day. I feel like a bit of a sell-out.

Did you get your Valentine a gift? Do you feel like you have to have give that special, perfect gift? Do you expect something for Valentine's Day?

 

[talimenios]

I despise Valentines day. Have for a long time and it has little to do with being in or not being in a relationship. Personally, I try to just reiterate to the people I care about the same thing I do every day and let them know that I care about them.

 

[lipsofanangel]

I like doing something on that day but whether I do or not doesn't matter to my significant other, who hates the holiday (see the above comment by talimenios). I'm not sure if I'm going to do anything this year or not, we'll see.

 

[Guest]

erm
what did you get him?

 

[3113]

That being said, I got my sweetie a present. I would've gotten it for him anyway, but it just happens to coincide with Valentine's Day.

What'da get him? What'da get him?

Did you get your Valentine a gift? Do you feel like you have to have give that special, perfect gift? Do you expect something for Valentine's Day?

I try to give my sweetie a card. He's come to expect it and if I forget it's pretty embarassing He asks for so little.

I only got him a Valentine's gift once. I wanted to get him a really cute digital camera for Xmas--small enough to slip into his pocket and easy enough to take a lot of quick pics. But the camera I picked was enormously popular and there were none to be found that Yuletide.

Hence, I had to wait a month for them to be avaliable. And so it became his Valentine's gift. He accepted the gift, abet skeptically. He didn't think he'd like a digital camera Present day: he's never without that damn camera and I've come to regret buying it for him. He takes pictures of me and the cat all the time, blinding us both.

Which, in answer to your question, makes me think that maybe it's better not to give gifts

 

[Trombonus]

I hate Valentines Day too, except for the fact that it seems to be the only day in the year where I have enough courage to ask a girl I like out, if there is one. It's like a double-edged sword.

 

[3113]

I hate Valentines Day too, except for the fact that it seems to be the only day in the year where I have enough courage to ask a girl I like out, if there is one. It's like a double-edged sword.

Don't worry, Valentine! I've gotten you a gift...a cute little pet from Japan!

http://www.3cbank.com/product/Wowwee/8576-2.png​

I saw him and thought of you!

 

[Trombonus]

Don't worry, Valentine! I've gotten you a gift...a cute little pet from Japan!

http://www.3cbank.com/product/Wowwee/8576-2.png​

I saw him and thought of you!

lol, you are too sweet.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

I don't feel obligated to get Vella anything for Valentine's day, thus I don't get why so many people hate V-day. I typically do get her something, but my gift-giving isn't confined to strictly birthdays, Christmas, and V-day like many people's. I just think it's kind of a nice excuse to do something I'd do anyway ... just on a set date.

So, to answer your questions:

Yes. I got her something.
No. I don't feel like I have to.
No. I don't expect anything at all.

 

[carsonshepherd]

erm
what did you get him?

It's a calendar with prints by his favorite artist... cheap, but something I had to look for. He'll be thrilled.

I don't expect or want anything from him though.

 

[Guest]

I don't feel obligated to get Vella anything for Valentine's day, thus I don't get why so many people hate V-day. I typically do get her something, but my gift-giving isn't confined to strictly birthdays, Christmas, and V-day like many people's. I just think it's kind of a nice excuse to do something I'd do anyway ... just on a set date.

So, to answer your questions:

Yes. I got her something.
No. I don't feel like I have to.
No. I don't expect anything at all.

whatdidjagetme??? huh?
cuz, erm...
i suck majorly.

 

[Guest]

We get things for our children. Of course they'll need Valentines for their school parties but we also buy special little trinkets, maybe a stuffed animal and a small amount of candy.

Usually hubby and I will exchange cards or candy. But this year we are trying hard to get leaner so no chocolate for us.

 

[lucky-E-leven]

whatdidjagetme??? huh?
cuz, erm...
i suck majorly.

Lucky for you ... Eleven days, and you'll know.

 

[Guest]

Lucky for you ... Eleven days, and you'll know.

thats a really cool pun
lucky
eleven for me!
im happy for the present i have already- you.

 

[carsonshepherd]

Awwww *smooshes*

 

[Guest]

It's a calendar with prints by his favorite artist... cheap, but something I had to look for. He'll be thrilled.

I don't expect or want anything from him though.

i love this.
its a thoughtful expression
very cool.

 

[English Lady]

I kinda like Valentine's, but we never go crazy on it. Just a present and a card and nothing expensive. This year we're just doing card's 'cos we're going to go out for a meal whilst we're at the in laws and they can watch the little one.

 

[mjl2010]

I usually get out the construction paper, the white lace paper and the paste. After I eat some paste, I cut out a valentine and paste it together. I rite her name on it and...

Oh wait. I grew up.

Nice card.
Her favorite chocolate.
Roses I hand pick myself at the florist shop. With the green stuff an the little tiny white flowers too.

Dinner out. I hate cooking on holidays.

MJL

 

[elsol]

Did you get your Valentine a gift? Do you feel like you have to have give that special, perfect gift? Do you expect something for Valentine's Day?

*pashuhhh*

Valentine's day is Man attempt to approximate the greatest gift God gave our sex... her ability to have multiple orgasms!

I'm still looking but the top candidates this year are

1. A year long membership to a Roses of the Month Club
2. Dual Birthstone (hers and mine) Heart Pendant

Don't have to anything... V-Day is awesome; the woman take anything you do and blow it completely out of proportion to your benefit.

Seriously, the only thing wrong with V-Day is that's in February... March or April would give better coverage.

 

[scheherazade_79]

I hate Valentine's Day. For the last couple of years I've just sent cards to people who are nice and could do with a boost to their self-esteem - like my gran, friends who've just been through ugly divorces and relationship hell, and neighbours who live on their own.

Somehow, doing the Amelie thing makes it a lot more bearable.

 

[Vermilion]

Fiance and I just use it as a chance to spend some time together with no distractions. It's nice. He's a soft and romantic soul, and always does something lovely for me
x
V

I make a card and, if I see something he'll like, I'll get it for him. I buy him presents at odd times anyway - there's always something I think he'll like

 

[carsonshepherd]

I make a card and, if I see something he'll like, I'll get it for him. I buy him presents at odd times anyway - there's always something I think he'll like

Isn't that fun? I do that too but my sweetie doesn't know how to take it, he always blushes and laughs in a very cute, embarrassed way. He does the same thing when I say anything nice about him. He's so cute

 

[Vermilion]

Isn't that fun? I do that too but my sweetie doesn't know how to take it, he always blushes and laughs in a very cute, embarrassed way. He does the same thing when I say anything nice about him. He's so cute

Think you have the double of my man.

He buys me unexpected pressies too. It's nice. I love pressies and I love surprises.
x
V

 

[Guest]

Dinner at the Salish over Snoqualmie Falls. I'll score major points.

 

[carsonshepherd]

Dinner at the Salish over Snoqualmie Falls. I'll score major points.

that looks amazing! have an awesome time