Thoughts on V-Day

JLimberg · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far:

Worst Valentine's Day:

Best gift/card/etc that you've given:

DREAM Valentine's Day:

Speculation for this year's celebration?:

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance.

JLimberg · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: Vday with my high school boyfriend. We had been dating for a week and he got me just what I asked for- one daisy. But after school he gave me the rest of the bouquet along with chocolates and a hand-written poem. Then took me to the fanciest dinner I'd had in my 17 years. He called my bluff and rocked my naive, game-playing heart.

Worst Valentine's Day: 3 years ago. I had been dating my bf at that time for 3 months and things were pretty serious. I was on a business trip in DC that got extended through the holiday, but I paid an absurd amount of money to fly home for the weekend to see him. We went to a lame dinner theater and fought the entire time. We broke up 2 weeks later. Waste of time and money.

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: I crafted my own little card and got my bf some chocolate and a few DVDs... and some nice lingerie for me/him.

DREAM Valentine's Day: Surprise weekend visit to a B&B... champagne, nice dinner, flowers, and lots of sexy time.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: Handmade cards and Qdoba (BOGO free burritos)... DH refuses to spend money for a "commercial holiday."

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance.

At least in my case. I love big romantic gestures... but have a nasty habit of building things up in my head and then am let-down when V-day rolls around the person I'm with doesn't make as big of deal out of it as I do. Boohiss... haha Whoa is me.

fuzzylogic · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: We never really did much. I remember Dad used to get my sister and me roses and a candy bar. I liked KitKats.

Worst Valentine's Day: I guess the ones in high school when I was single. I actually cared about it back then and it made me sad.

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: N/A

DREAM Valentine's Day: To do nothing to celebrate it. I get my dream every year.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: Nothing. It's a Monday night, so I assume we'll watch House or something. Nothing out of the ordinary for me.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. False. I don't downplay anything. I just don't care for romance all that much. The big gestures freak me out.

OSUWifey09 · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: Valentine's Day 2009. It was our first with JJ and the last before we got married. H planned dinner and a movie for us, arranged for my parents to watch JJ...it was so sweet. He got me this awesome card and the most beautiful necklace...and gave me a night with just the two of us. That was all I'd wanted.

Worst Valentine's Day: Probably the ones in high school when I didn't have a boyfriend and others did. I hate that I cared so much about it back then. What a waste.

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: One year, I got my sister concert tickets to see one of her fave performers. That was awesome.

DREAM Valentine's Day: A weekend getaway. Just me and H. Especially since we're in two separate states right now, getting even just 24 hours with him would be awesome. I don't even need to be in a fancy city - just give me a nice hotel, lots of wine/fruits/chocolates, and H. I can take it from there.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: My dad leaves that day to go back overseas, so it might not be the best day in the world [and H isn't here, either - our first Valentine's Day apart since we got together almost seven years ago]. I'm considering taking the day off so I can spend it with my family. My dad flies out that afternoon, then my sister, mom, JJ and I will have dinner somewhere.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. I think that's true. It's true for me, at least. I'm still a hopeless romantic at heart, so I love Valentine's Day - but I don't want H to think he has to spend all this money on me to make me happy. He doesn't.

Snowful · February 2011

JLimberg:

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: Last year. My BF and stripesandspots' H plotted a V-day surprise for us. I think that was the first time in my life anyone's ever planned a surprise for me. Stripes and I were treated to some spa time while our SO's prepared a nice homecooked dinner for us. It was an awesome couples evening!

Worst Valentine's Day: I never really had any good Valentines until I met BF. I guess my worst one was when I dated this one guy who was just DUMB when it came to romance. He came to my apartment and brought over a HUGE piece of salmon as my "gift" so we could cook and have it for dinner. Weird.

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: I usually make my own cards for BF and they are pretty darn funny, and he LOVES them. They are just inappropriately hilarious and I love to make him laugh.

DREAM Valentine's Day: I suppose a vacation would be nice, but I don't hype up V-day as much as I used to when I was younger. I really don't care.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: I doubt we'll do anything special. It's on a Monday after all and I definitely don't want to go out on a Monday evening. And we've already got plans this weekend so i think V-day will be pretty low key this year.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. FALSE. Some women are definitely like that but not all. I thought V-day was more important when I was younger and now I'm finally in a relationship where every day is special, not just a couple times a year.

kayleeb · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: I don't really have one particular Valentine's Day that sticks out. DH usually sends me flowers and usually we cook a meal at home and just hang out, which I love.

Worst Valentine's Day: Can't really think of a worst one.

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: Last year, I did the "100 reasons why I Love You" thing for DH. He liked it a lot more than I thought he would, so it was pretty neat.

DREAM Valentine's Day: Maybe a mini vacation somewhere close.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: We're both taking the day off work and I think we'll walk around downtown, eat lunch in Bricktown, and just hang out that day. Then we have reservations for Musashi's that night. I'm excited! I'm making DH a little gift basket. He just got his own office at work so I'm going to get him a Red Sox mouse pad, some cute sticky notes, a nice framed picture of us for his desk, a variety pack of those K-cup coffee things (they have one of those coffee machines at work and he's been wanting a variety pack), a coffee mug, and maybe a few other smaller things.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. True for some.

stripesandspots · February 2011

JLimberg:

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: DH and I were friends for awhile before we dated and he knew that I loved the melting pot - this is before they were in Oklahoma. Our first Valentine's we had only been dating a month. He picked me up at a random time: 5pm. When we started up the turnpike I couldn't figure out what was going on. From the back seat, he produced for me a little bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste, pajamas, and flipflops. The melting pot in Tulsa had just opened (I had no idea) and he had gotten us a reservation and a hotel room.

Worst Valentine's Day: I don't think I have ever had a "bad" one - I don't really care either way. Sorry!

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: Our first married V-Day, DH bought me a car but I think that was just a coincidence.

DREAM Valentine's Day: One year I made dinner and we stayed in - it wasn't anything special, just the two of us together and I really liked it.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: We are going to Dallas this weekend.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. If something is important to you, you should tell him. I don't understand why communicating one's needs turn a women into being "high maintenance."

amandajean_8807 · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: Last year, I went to OKC with my mom the Saturday before V-day. When I got home, H had dinner and desert made, had bought me a necklace, and bought a movie for us to watch. It was really sweet and it was a complete surprise.

Worst Valentine's Day: None

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: I usually make a card for H. They are always cheesy but he likes them.

DREAM Valentine's Day: Anything that is a surprise that is planned by H. It doesn't necessarily have to be V-day though.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: Nothing. H won't be home on the day of. We were supposed to go out this week but decided not to because of the crummy weather. We may do something next week when he is home but I highly doubt it.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. True for some.

bluekid · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: They've all been pretty good so far. I didn't even mind Valentine's Day when I was single, weirdly enough. I'll tell you my most surprising Valentine's Day - one time, I was kind of quasi-dating this guy in the army, and he randomly showed up on my doorstep with a dozen long-stemmed roses and a card he'd made himself, with markers and stickers on it. It was a shame, because I actually had a huge torch for this other guy in the army, who did absolutely nothing. Goodness, I was young and foolish...and apparently, had a thing for soldiers. *blush* But I still have that little card. Worst Valentine's Day: I don't really have a worst, but here's one of the most ridiculous ones: one time, in high school this kid thought I'd sent him a "crush bottle" (some stupid bottle of orange crush with a balloon tied on it) and I wouldn't have even dreamt of doing such a thing. I bet he still thinks I did that, if he even remembers. Best gift/card/etc that you've given: Hmm. Probably a membership to the Planetary Society. DREAM Valentine's Day: I kind of like happy surprises, so maybe a happy surprise. Speculation for this year's celebration?: I think we'll go out to eat (a special occasion for us, since we rarely go out to eat) and do little gifts.
True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. False. Even though I've always kinda liked Valentine's Day, I don't pretend it's not a made-up holiday, and I totally get why people are turned off on it.

BoyMom21 · February 2011

JLimberg:
Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: I've never been one to really care about Valentine's Day, so I really can't recall a specific one that stands out. I just knew that I was going to get flowers sent to school by several people, and I kind of liked that. Me=AW.

Worst Valentine's Day: Don't have one.

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: Um...it wasn't for V-Day but for our 4th anniversary I got H and his friend a trip to Vegas to see the UFC fight at Mandalay Bay. He was stoked.

DREAM Valentine's Day: Sushi dinner, a trip to the movies, and a free babysitter.

Speculation for this year's celebration?: Night in with B and H, order pizza or cook something here. Maybe a trip to a family friendly restaurant so I don't have to cook.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. False. I think that if you're downplaying Valentine's Day to make your SO think you aren't high maintenance, you really ARE high maintenance.

tbvenable · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: The 1st one C and I spent together

Worst Valentine's Day: don't have one

Best gift/card/etc that you've given: The first year C and I were together I bought him Monster Jam tickets

DREAM Valentine's Day: would probably be a little get away to a nice hotel or bed and breakfast. With couples massages, nice dinner and sexy time

Speculation for this year's celebration?: Since its on a Monday we will just go out to eat at our favorite local place and probaby some sexy time. We have agreed to not do gifts but I will get C a nice card and a little something.

True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. False because to me V-Day is like any other day. As long as I have to love and support of C everyday then I have V-day everyday. I don't think all the jazz of 1 day a year is that great-every flower, card, stuffed animal and chocolates are so over priced and it crap you can buy everyday!

Steven&Jamie · February 2011

Best Valentine's Day you've had thus far: Since DH came along, they've all been good. Last year was probably when I got the biggest surprise though. DH was working in Arkansas and had been out of state for a few weeks so I didn't expect anything for V-Day. However, the Friday before Valentine's Day I received flowers from him at work. I was very surprised that he'd taken the time to call and order flowers for me while he was out of state Plus, he ended up getting to come home that Saturday so we got to spend V-Day together. Worst Valentine's Day: All of them during my single days I don't really have a worst one.Best gift/card/etc that you've given: We just do small gifts for V-Day, but I think DH really liked the OU stuff I got him when we were dating. It was the first time I'd ever purchased an OU item in my life....and I haven't purchased anything else OU-related since haha.DREAM Valentine's Day: Spending it with DH...a bed and breakfast would be nice b/c we've never been to one.Speculation for this year's celebration?: I figure we'll probably go out to eat Saturday or Sunday if we're feeling up for the crowds. Probably watch a movie at home, lots of sexy time. Monday will just be dinner at home and watching our shows together True or False. All women crave romance to varying degrees, but downplay Valentine's Day so that their SO doesn't think they are high maintenance. FALSE. I don't understand why women downplay Valentine's or any other holiday/event. If it's important to you, then fine--but let your SO know that. It's like women who say they don't want a bday/Christmas/Valentine's gift, so their SO doesn't get them one, then they get pissed....makes no sense to me. I think downplaying what you really want makes you even more high maintenance than just laying it all out there.

Dannyand Allison · February 2011

In reference to the worst valentine's day check this out: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/real-life-tales-of-the-worst-valentines-day-gifts-2451887/

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