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Old 02-06-2013, 02:08 PM
 
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Do I have to? Will my significant other hate me? Will I be a romance pariah?

I don't want to. I don't want to be yet another tool making reservations at some restaraunt with a bunch of other tools trying to impress their SO.

I told her we should buy some really good food that we normally don't buy along with some good wine and make a meal at home together. No gifts, no cards, no chocolates, and no BS.

Or maybe I'm just getting way to grumpy for my age.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:15 PM
 
Location: Glasgow, uk
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Do I have to? Will my significant other hate me? Will I be a romance pariah?

I don't want to. I don't want to be yet another tool making reservations at some restaraunt with a bunch of other tools trying to impress their SO.

I told her we should buy some really good food that we normally don't buy along with some good wine and make a meal at home together. No gifts, no cards, no chocolates, and no BS.

Or maybe I'm just getting way to grumpy for my age.
I wrote a post on the ladies valentines thread, read that. I didn't take my SO out but stayed home, I would still buy a small gift like chocolates and flowers or something and a card is important
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:18 PM
 
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I have been in relationships with 2 men over the past 6 years. We never did anything for valentines day. I wasn't mad. I went to work, then to school and about my business like it was any other day.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:20 PM
 
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Much like most other holidays, I think it's overrated and an obvious ploy for companies to get more money out of us who are willing to shell it out for expensive and often pointless gifts. I'd be perfectly happy if I never had to think about VD again.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:23 PM
 
Location: The Great Outdoors
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No. It is unacceptable. It's the most important holiday of the year along with Tuesday. You're not human.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:23 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I'd be perfectly happy if I never had to think about VD again.
I have to say I chuckled when I read this. I know exactly what you meant, but I also thought it would make a great slogan for herpes medication.

--Dim
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:27 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Sure. Some couples do not acknowledge it. I have seen many long term married couples that have long not celebrated it, instead focus on the anniversary. That sure should be acknowledged.

it's a slightly cheesy, commercialized "holiday" that should be light and fun. Save the rose petals, horse drawn carriages, And fire-breathing clowns for the anniversary! : )
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:31 PM
 
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Sure. Some couples do not acknowledge it. I have seen many long term married couples that have long not celebrated it, instead focus on the anniversary. That sure should be acknowledged.

it's a slightly cheesy, commercialized "holiday" that should be light and fun. Save the rose petals, horse drawn carriages, And fire-breathing clowns for the anniversary! : )
We dont celebrate anniversaries or Valentines day.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:32 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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I would show some kind of affection, then again I try and do that all the time.
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:34 PM
 
Location: Western Colorado
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Son, you're doomed. If a woman tells you, "oh don't do anything special", you better go out and get her that box of chocolates and vase of flowers.
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