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Valentine's Day

Submitted by alainedances on January 9, 2006 - 5:06pm.

A day for many of my past years as kind of a downer day because of all the decorations and storefronts of candied hearts, cute teddy bears, chocolates, pink, red, and many more hearts to give to a significant other. I'd always tell all my friends Happy S.A.D. day which would be the acronym for Single Awareness Day. Funny name indeed. I shouldn't have been alone a couple years ago but the reason was because the person I loved was not around and cynical about this particular festivity. Who wouldn't be with all those red and pink and cutesy heart decorations everywhere? It could make anyone gag from all that chocolate. But... this year is different for me. I will be celebrating Valentines' day with my significant other. My love. I'm actually excited like a little kid but I have no clue what to get him for Valentines' day... What are good gifts to give a guy for Valentines' day????

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re: valentine's

Submitted by o ceallaigh on January 9, 2006 - 5:57pm.

What are good gifts to give a guy for Valentines' day?

A divorce. Whoops, sorry, wrong end of the relationship. :P

First, if it were me (it wouldn't be, wrong gonads and we're not talking Brokeback Mountain), I would inquire if he would be comfortable getting someTHING from you. Some guys might still be stuck on the concept that if there are THINGS to change hands, they should be coming from him to you. Others might just be as ticked off as I would be about enriching Hallmark's swollen money bags out of the common skinny wallet.

Second, I would find out if he wants anyTHING. It's Valentine's Day, and you're in love (you say). Maybe he doesn't want your THINGS. Maybe he wants YOU. It's a Tuesday. The two of you take the day off. Spend the day in bed, or goofing off at the park, or whatever you enjoy together. Bond. That's what I would desire. Sigh.

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we're so in love

Submitted by alainedances on January 9, 2006 - 9:33pm.

actually we don't mind going all out and he is going to get me something for valentine's day. i did ask him what he wants..he's not sure it fits the whole valentines' day thing. i might just make some dinner & dessert at my place and make a scrapbook of our pictures in it since the holiday season has left my wallet dry. i really want to do something nice.

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re: so in love

Submitted by o ceallaigh on January 9, 2006 - 9:42pm.

well, for whatever comments from stray electrons may be worth, I think you're on the right track. good luck!

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Good gift

Submitted by Jayjay on January 9, 2006 - 8:11pm.

Guys aren't intended to get get gifts on V-day. But if you want i'm sure a BJ will be much appreciated

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hahahaha

Submitted by alainedances on January 9, 2006 - 9:37pm.

i was thinking of getting him an ipod but i might get him a giftcard from virgin megastore instead because my wallet is being squeezed out from the holiday season.
i'm sure he'd appreciate some dining and lovemaking but we always have romantic nights all the time so we want to make it extra special.

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Anti-'Valentines' Day

Submitted by Beth Ann on January 9, 2006 - 10:50pm.

Valentines day is for goofy heart stricken teenagers. I don't know how old the two of you are I am assuming you are in your early 20's...I might be WAY off but that's my assumption (you know what they say about assuming). In my experience I have NEVER met a man that barely even thought about valentines day let alone cared if he got a gift, especially after the first year! In general men could not care a flip about V-Day and before you know it you won't either. It's a made up holiday and just an excuse for insecure girlfriends and even whinier wives to have something to complain about.

I suggest you put whatever money you want to spend on a gift in the bank and spend your time on being together, not on objects. Or as you said, torture him into putting together an album w/you. That would last longer than an ipod and when/if you ever DON'T love eachother you'll have something to tear up. Good grief I hate valentines day, sorry for the negativity...its just that these kinds of 'holidays' tick me off and I feel sorry for all the guys that have to buy their woman a gift JUST BECAUSE ITS VALENTINES DAY.

If you're truely in love and he is too then you should be able to show it and know it EVERY DAY without some kind of monetary object to prove it.
As far as I know men don't care about vday gifts, give him you...that's what he wants most.

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it may be goofy but that's what we are

Submitted by alainedances on January 9, 2006 - 11:20pm.

i am in my early 20s (he is the same age) and i have never had a valentine in my entire life because my ex wasn't into that stuff. i am not insecure nor am i a whiny wife (hahaha). my man is one of those rare types where he would go out of his way to make me feel comfortable and loved every single day. i love him so much and i let him know every time i see him. as for the actual "holiday", its as ridiculous as halloween but you have to experience it just cuz its fun.
background info: from my previous relationship, i had a shitty time of not really getting to do any couple-ly romantic stuff - it was just smoke out, have sex, repeat with food somewhere in there with quite a bit of drama when seperated...destructive past relationship.
so yea, i'm excited for Chinese New Year this month and Valentine's day and then Las Vegas in March.

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happy for you

Submitted by Beth Ann on January 10, 2006 - 11:46am.

Well it seems that maybe you just need to be romanced for awhile and if he's willing to do that then more power to you. Just remember he's most likely only being lovey dovey because you're new and exciting hence the name "honeymoon period". Im sure if you're still together 10 years from now he will barely even remember his own birthday let alone some stupid made up holiday. Enjoy the time you do have while he still acts like a gentleman and I do hope that it lasts.

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