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It's a day for me to feel completely awkward because I always had to deal with the pity of people around me because I was 'alone'. Last year, I was given a flower by one of my coworkers because her boyfriend sent her a huge bouquet and she said 'Here's one for you so you don't feel so left out'. Yeah well...that made it much worse.
This year I'll be working and then I'll do what I do every holiday... buy myself some Chinese food and go home to watch a movie.
Oh that horrid woman. Flaunting it in front of you. Well just remember this many couples tell me they have to tell their SO what to buy them. Then be like, "Oh honey you shouldn't have!"
She always flaunted her relationships... she's a very pretty woman and was always bragging about the gifts she received from men. I was perpetually single, so I think she liked to rub it in my face for some reason.
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Originally Posted by robertpolyglot
Is this a tougher day for single women, generally speaking, than single men?
The only "uproar" I've heard is at a Catholic parish. The priest really dug affluent married people with lots of kids, so during a Mass that fell on Valentine's Day, he asked the couples to stand up and be applauded. The lady who told me about it was divorced, did not have a boyfriend, and was pissed at this priest. He was an a-hole. There was no doubt about that.
Yes and no... I think for a single woman, the fact that you're alone on Valentines Day means that you are undesirable and not worthy of love. Like the say, the best women and men are snatched up quickly, so if you're single then you're not one of the 'good ones' and V-day just makes it publicly obvious.
For men, I do feel bad for them because there is so much pressure to create this romantic evening and get the perfect gift etc. I find that there are more breakups around this time of year than any other... you don't want to be alone for the holidays, but break up before V-day so you don't have to deal with it.
It's my least favorite holiday. do we need a day to remind ourselves that we have failed at love or haven't found love. .
I don't think most single guys care about Valentine's Day since we don't have to spend any money. I think it's mainly single woman are depressed on VD.
I'm looking forward to it. Nice hotel, room service, good bottle of wine, no clothes
I wish everyday was like Valentine's Day.
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Originally Posted by BioMechanical
I don't consider it to be much of a holiday; It's just an excuse to do something special. Have a nice dinner. Whatever. Not that I need much of an excuse.
Bah! I like your first answer better.
We don't do anything special, but I don't hate the holiday. I didn't hate it when I was on my own, either, or after my divorce. I don't see the point in being miserable because other people are celebrating something.
i only like Valentines Day because all the yummy chocolate goes on sale the next day!!!! lol
That's what's most fun about it, though this year, I have to pass on those specials. That's what I'll be sad about.
The day really isn't that big of a deal to some of us single people myself included; it will likely pass with out a thought, but, as I made mention, I will do a card thing sometimes with friends, simply for the fun of it.
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