Yes, I know I’m early, but I can’t be the only one who thinks this holiday is a crock! I’m sure the greeting card companies and the chocolatiers are laughing all the way to the bank.
I remember when I was much younger (think high school) how eagerly I’d wait to see if I received anything for Valentine’s Day. All the girls would practically drool if someone received flowers and chocolate. You’d feel horrible if all you got was a card. (I’ve experienced both.) This was back when I thought it was an extremely special day, not the day where guys try to make up for not being romantic all year. LOL!
I guess that’s why I don’t really like Valentine’s Day. It shouldn’t be like atonement. You shouldn’t be able to make one gesture and expect that to cover the year or a lifetime.
Maybe as a romance writer I’m just sensitive. (wg) Romancing someone does not take just one day, it takes a lifetime. Thank goodness I married a man who understands that concept. Jordan, who’s off to count her blessing…
February 2nd, 2005
My husband and I don’t make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day either. It seems somehow artificial, and he says sweet things year-round to me. But, the kids love it–it’s a holiday! That means candy! So I have fun with Valentine’s Day with them.
by Suzanne February 3rd, 2005 at 7:22 amMy husband and I don’t make a big deal, either. But this year he’s coming home on Valentine’s day after being gone for 6 weeks, so…YAY!!!! Big deal this year! *g*
by Larissa February 3rd, 2005 at 7:40 amSuzanne, My dh is like that too. We just aren’t into it. He grew up in the UK. The holiday wasn’t very big over there. It’s different if you have kids. I remember it being very exciting when I was a kid because you had to bring a card for everyone in the class. (Yes, this is back in the dark ages. LOL!)
by Jordan February 3rd, 2005 at 8:21 amLarissa, That’s wonderful! My guess is ‘any’ day would be Valentine’s Day in that situation. (wg)
by Jordan February 3rd, 2005 at 8:23 amGood point, Jordan! *ggg*
by Larissa February 3rd, 2005 at 3:04 pmValentine’s Day is not a big deal, and my hubby and I don’t do much for it besides go out to eat. But I must confess, any holiday where I get chocolate is a pretty darn good holiday in my book:-).
by Ellen Fisher February 4th, 2005 at 6:22 amI have trouble sitting in a restaurant with all of the simpering, cooing and lovesick couples. Hubby and I are content to cook dinner together, have a bottle of wine and watch a movie. I’m the type of person that loves surprises, so this year I decided to give him a much better gift than a cheesy card and a box of heartshaped chocolates (I love them mind you, but so does my rear.) I booked us a room at an upscale B&B in a little artist community on the coast. There is an inhouse spa and our room overlooks the water. I thought why not have a nice little minibreak holiday at the end of winter. We’re going the end of next month. I guess you could call it a belated Valentine’s gesture, or just an I-love-my-husband one. Either way, it will be two days with nothing to do than just be.
by Shannon February 4th, 2005 at 3:19 pmShannon, That sounds like a wonderful weekend. I’m sure you both will have a wonderful time.:-) I hear you on trying to go to restaurant on Valentine’s Day. It’s worse than prom night.:-/
by Jordan February 4th, 2005 at 5:34 pm