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oghwga : 2/13/2018 9:53 am
Stupidest day of the year IMO. My wife always told my sons when they were younger that if they had a girlfriend, break up with her before the day if she expects some kind of acknowledgement.

Love to see all the panicked, sweaty, husbands at the food store buying up shitty roses or boxes of chocolates at the last minute.

My wife gets a hand signed card every year from the sheet below and I know she treasures it.

Anybody here waste money on chocolates or flowers?
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Yes  
adamg : 2/13/2018 9:57 am : link
Yes I do...
A solid week ago  
Beezer : 2/13/2018 9:57 am : link
I started hearing this mantra from a few friends. I just laugh.

What's the big deal? If you have half a decent relationship with your better half, it's not a huge deal, or it's exactly the right amount of a deal.

Why not get flowers, or a vacuum cleaner, or take her out and make her feel good? It's all positive if you play it well.

If she's a psycho about this "holiday," maybe it's time to re-evaluate?

Two cents' worth from a doofus who completely out-kicked his coverage more than 22 years ago and she still likes me most days, especially when I clean the damn cat box.
its not stupid if  
Rory : 2/13/2018 9:57 am : link
you handle it correctly and not wait to the last min.

we dont celebrate valentines day  
mattlawson : 2/13/2018 9:58 am : link
its a contrived hallmark holiday. can't stand em
RE: we dont celebrate valentines day  
Beer Man : 2/13/2018 10:00 am : link
In comment 13830778 mattlawson said:
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its a contrived hallmark holiday. can't stand em
In Michigan we get a double dose. Later in the year we have "Sweetest Day", which is no different than Valentines day (except that it is not named after a Saint)
I've been married almost  
pjcas18 : 2/13/2018 10:00 am : link
20 years, so we no longer care about Valentine's Day.

But when you're dating or new in a relationship, not acknowledging Valentine's Day (even if the significant other says "don't buy me anything for Valentine's Day, it's stupid, it's a Hallmark holiday") can be a relationship ender, even for the more pure hearted woman.
My wife couldn't care less about it....  
Britt in VA : 2/13/2018 10:08 am : link
but I like to take opportunities to show her how much I love her.

Now, I do agree that it's fairly contrived holiday, but I still don't mind it.
I'm a hopeless romantic, 34 years in  
oghwga : 2/13/2018 10:11 am : link
but happy that her expectations are always low. My opinion always is that if you're trembling in fear on how to do the right thing on this day, then you're in trouble that's all.


I'll make us a heart shaped meatloaf.
Acknowledged it when  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 2/13/2018 10:12 am : link
younger because women make a huge deal out of it, even if they claim it's stupid. They'll say that, but be pissed if you don't get them something or, if you're just beginning to see someone, @ least wish them a Happy Valentine's Day.

The restaurants will be flooded tomorrow.
RE: I've been married almost  
DennyInDenville : 2/13/2018 10:13 am : link
In comment 13830784 pjcas18 said:
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20 years, so we no longer care about Valentine's Day.

But when you're dating or new in a relationship, not acknowledging Valentine's Day (even if the significant other says "don't buy me anything for Valentine's Day, it's stupid, it's a Hallmark holiday") can be a relationship ender, even for the more pure hearted woman.

Solid advice.

Years 1-2 you wanna spend $$$

3,4,5... spend $$

After year 5 spend $ on a card, maybe some roses, go out to dinner. That's all. No materialistic gifts..
Best day of the year.  
BrettNYG10 : 2/13/2018 10:21 am : link
Free chocolates? Acknowledgement I'm beloved by all?

I'm in.
RE: RE: I've been married almost  
aimrocky : 2/13/2018 10:23 am : link
In comment 13830804 DennyInDenville said:
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In comment 13830784 pjcas18 said:


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20 years, so we no longer care about Valentine's Day.

But when you're dating or new in a relationship, not acknowledging Valentine's Day (even if the significant other says "don't buy me anything for Valentine's Day, it's stupid, it's a Hallmark holiday") can be a relationship ender, even for the more pure hearted woman.


Solid advice.

Years 1-2 you wanna spend $$$

3,4,5... spend $$

After year 5 spend $ on a card, maybe some roses, go out to dinner. That's all. No materialistic gifts..


Ha, nailed it. This is my 10 year and I got my wife and 5 year old daughter a dozen roses, chocolates and a teddy bear from 1-800 Flowers. We'll go out for a bite to eat Friday night as well, but it stays really simple.
I'd be lying if I didn't  
smshmth8690 : 2/13/2018 10:24 am : link
say I really like Valentine's Day, for purely $elfi$h Rea$on$.
VD sucks  
superspynyg : 2/13/2018 10:40 am : link
going out to eat is a huge hassle. Places have pre set menus.

I sent my wife flowers to her office only because her one coworker for some reason always trys to one up my wife (who is slightly higher than her career wise) she is annoying and is always blabbing about how her husband doles on her all the time.

So I at least sent flowers. Other than that a card and home cooked meal.

I had a question  
sshin05 : 2/13/2018 10:42 am : link
is it always men getting something for their significant other? Can't or shouldn't it be both ways???
Valentine's Day is contrived. But it's also nice to earmark some time  
Heisenberg : 2/13/2018 10:44 am : link
to spend with your significant other.

We don't go crazy gift wise. Just some thoughtful little stuff. We don't do dinner out because the reservation competition is nuts and FFS it's a wednesday this year. We usually plan a nice night out on the weekend before or after.

I used to have a real beef with VDay because of a relationship I had that went south in a way that tarnished it. Now, I love it.
My only gripe is the profiteering...  
x meadowlander : 2/13/2018 10:49 am : link
...jacking roses by 100%+ is pretty fuckin' rotten.

it means more to her  
UESBLUE : 2/13/2018 10:51 am : link
than it does to us. That said, get her a card and speak from the heart. It doesnt cost you much.
My wife knows how much I despise this "holiday",  
Section331 : 2/13/2018 10:56 am : link
but I'll bring home flowers, and open a bottle of wine from the cellar.
RE: A solid week ago  
Section331 : 2/13/2018 10:58 am : link
In comment 13830773 Beezer said:
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Why not get flowers, or a vacuum cleaner...


Yeah, nothing says "I love you" quite like a new vacuum cleaner! You are quite the romantic.
RE: My only gripe is the profiteering...  
Jim in Fairfax : 2/13/2018 10:59 am : link
In comment 13830868 x meadowlander said:
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...jacking roses by 100%+ is pretty fuckin' rotten.

Florists have to pay a lot more for the flowers. Production costs are much higher. Producing and delivering such a large volume of flowers for a single day is expensive.
RE: RE: My only gripe is the profiteering...  
Section331 : 2/13/2018 11:02 am : link
In comment 13830889 Jim in Fairfax said:
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Florists have to pay a lot more for the flowers. Production costs are much higher. Producing and delivering such a large volume of flowers for a single day is expensive.


They do pay a little more, but there is plenty of profiteering. My ex-sis-in-law used to run a florist shop, and it was by far their biggest day of the year.
not Valentine specific  
Bill L : 2/13/2018 11:02 am : link
I honestly don't know how people do business where their only product is a perishable. I admire that. It would scare the crap out of me.
RE: VD sucks  
smshmth8690 : 2/13/2018 11:16 am : link
In comment 13830859 superspynyg said:
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going out to eat is a huge hassle. Places have pre set menus.

I sent my wife flowers to her office only because her one coworker for some reason always trys to one up my wife (who is slightly higher than her career wise) she is annoying and is always blabbing about how her husband doles on her all the time.

So I at least sent flowers. Other than that a card and home cooked meal.


The pre set menus are a pain in the ass. On a normal Valentine's day, while restaurants are busy, you typically do less business than a normal Saturday night. I don't do a set menu for two reasons. First, people really don't want them, and second, nothing sucks more than planning a set menu, and having it snow. You are then left with a lot of food that isn't on your regular menu, forcing you to sell it as specials for the next few days. I think your better off just offering a couple nice specials on Valentine's day.
RE: RE: A solid week ago  
MotownGIANTS : 2/13/2018 11:20 am : link
In comment 13830886 Section331 said:
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Why not get flowers, or a vacuum cleaner...




Yeah, nothing says "I love you" quite like a new vacuum cleaner! You are quite the romantic.


Actually it does depending on the person and their priorities....
RE: RE: A solid week ago  
Beezer : 2/13/2018 11:21 am : link
In comment 13830886 Section331 said:
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In comment 13830773 Beezer said:


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Why not get flowers, or a vacuum cleaner...




Yeah, nothing says "I love you" quite like a new vacuum cleaner! You are quite the romantic.


lol ... we have a handful of very furry pets and she actually asked for a new hi-tech whatever the name of those animal-fur-crazy-ass-expensive vacuum cleaners are for Christmas ... her birthday ..,. now Valentine's Day. Me? I've kinda ignored it all, as a "gift," anyway.

Mrs. Beez is practical, at times.

:)
I will not be able to shake the image of  
gidiefor : Mod : 2/13/2018 11:35 am : link
Beez cleaning the cat box

Thnx

Maybe i should have put this on the complaint thread
RE: I will not be able to shake the image of  
Section331 : 2/13/2018 11:39 am : link
In comment 13831006 gidiefor said:
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Beez cleaning the cat box

Thnx

Maybe i should have put this on the complaint thread


Isn't that a bannable offense? ;-)
Watching Fifty Shades Freed in the theater tonight  
spike : 2/13/2018 11:41 am : link
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really not a big deal  
UConn4523 : 2/13/2018 11:47 am : link
you know before marrying a girl what type she is, so if you sign up for someone high maintenance, that's on you. Same for long-term dating. Valentine's Day isn't as great as some high maintenance women make it out to be but it isn't nearly as bad a grumpy cheap dudes make it out to be. Like anything, there is a middle ground.

It was a fun day when my wife and I were dating. Now 13/14 years later it isn't a big deal but its nice to do something to remind ourselves how things were when we were in college, no kid, no responsibilities, etc.
vacuums etc  
TGATE GRLMST : 2/13/2018 11:53 am : link
Listen guys
Married almost 40 yrs
Vacuuming doing the dishes can get more than flowers and candy
Hell it can be an aprodsiac to most women
A Woman's Perspective  
jpennyva : 2/13/2018 12:16 pm : link
My husband and I do celebrate Valentine's Day but certainly not in an overly serious way but we're also still quasi-newlyweds having been married less than three years. I actually got my husband this awesome set of every R2D2 unit that have appeared in all of the Star Wars movies. I found it around Christmas but had already done all of my shopping for him so I got it as his Valentine's Day gift and I am very excited to give it to him (and not that people NEED a holiday to surprise someone with a fun gift but it was a holiday I knew we would acknowledge anyway). We likely won't go out to dinner and if we do, it will be to the local diner where we will actually be able to be seated and won't be stuck ordering from a specific, overly-priced menu. I do not expect to receive flowers but I think he will get me something. And guys, think about it this way: if you participate in Valentine's Day, you might be more likely to benefit from the reciprocal holiday that takes place on March 14th...
I've been married almost 29 years  
NC Giants : 2/13/2018 12:24 pm : link
My wife doesn't want flowers or candy. She just wants me to write her a nice note. I can handle that. I'm good at it. Then, I'm going to go see The Bottle Rockets. Probably without her because she hates the lead singer's voice.
..  
Ryan in Albany : 2/13/2018 12:34 pm : link
I'm confused by Valentines Day. Isn't it actually meant for single people to secretly declare their love for an unsuspecting individual with an anonymous card? When did it become a commercial smugfest for unimaginative couples who need reminding to spoil their partners at least once a year not including birthdays.
Imagine, if you will,  
hocuspocus : 2/13/2018 12:34 pm : link
that your birthday falls on Valentine's Day. That's me. And it sucks. (I'm female, btw). I can't go out and have a nice dinner for my BD because every placed is jammed and the prices are jacked up. And forget about all of the other nonsense associated with VD. It wasn't so bad when I was a kid. But now? Hate it all. Stupid holiday.
RE: Imagine, if you will,  
Britt in VA : 2/13/2018 12:35 pm : link
In comment 13831134 hocuspocus said:
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that your birthday falls on Valentine's Day. That's me. And it sucks. (I'm female, btw). I can't go out and have a nice dinner for my BD because every placed is jammed and the prices are jacked up. And forget about all of the other nonsense associated with VD. It wasn't so bad when I was a kid. But now? Hate it all. Stupid holiday.


Yeah, well my wife's birthday is on Christmas.
RE: Imagine, if you will,  
Jim in Fairfax : 2/13/2018 12:40 pm : link
In comment 13831134 hocuspocus said:
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that your birthday falls on Valentine's Day. That's me. And it sucks. (I'm female, btw). I can't go out and have a nice dinner for my BD because every placed is jammed and the prices are jacked up. And forget about all of the other nonsense associated with VD. It wasn't so bad when I was a kid. But now? Hate it all. Stupid holiday.

If VD is bothering you, you should really see your doctor.
RE: RE: Imagine, if you will,  
hocuspocus : 2/13/2018 12:41 pm : link
In comment 13831140 Britt in VA said:
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Yeah, well my wife's birthday is on Christmas.


That stinks, too. Christmas Eve, Christmas and Valentine's Day are probably the worst days to be born.
Great day IMO  
Metnut : 2/13/2018 12:44 pm : link
An excuse to go out and do something fun with the wife is always welcome by me.
2 days I never go out  
Stan in LA : 2/13/2018 2:01 pm : link
V Day and New Year's Eve.

Too many amateur drunks on the road.
RE: I will not be able to shake the image of  
Beezer : 2/13/2018 2:25 pm : link
In comment 13831006 gidiefor said:
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Beez cleaning the cat box

Thnx

Maybe i should have put this on the complaint thread


It's a scene, man.

The good news for you? It doesn't happen often (enough for Mrs. Beez).
my wife is type A  
Les in TO : 2/13/2018 2:50 pm : link
and she told me exactly what she wanted: comfortable cotton thong undies.
RE: my wife is type A  
Heisenberg : 2/13/2018 2:52 pm : link
In comment 13831335 Les in TO said:
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and she told me exactly what she wanted: comfortable cotton thong undies.


You mean you have to try them on to make sure they're comfortable?
Feb 15th is better  
eli4life : 2/13/2018 3:01 pm : link
Discounted chocolates
my gf and i go out the day before  
GiantsFan84 : 2/13/2018 5:03 pm : link
easier for reservations and don't have to deal with prefixed menus.

it's not hard, flowers and a card.
RE: RE: my wife is type A  
Les in TO : 2/13/2018 5:32 pm : link
In comment 13831338 Heisenberg said:
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and she told me exactly what she wanted: comfortable cotton thong undies.



You mean you have to try them on to make sure they're comfortable?
ha - if the salesperson is hot the Al Bundy in me willask her to try them on to ensure size is correct.
RE: RE: RE: my wife is type A  
Britt in VA : 2/13/2018 7:14 pm : link
In comment 13831531 Les in TO said:
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In comment 13831338 Heisenberg said:


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In comment 13831335 Les in TO said:


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and she told me exactly what she wanted: comfortable cotton thong undies.



You mean you have to try them on to make sure they're comfortable?

ha - if the salesperson is hot the Al Bundy in me willask her to try them on to ensure size is correct.


Couldn't be much hooter, I mean hotter, than it is right? Did I say nipply? Haha, hey Russ.
No need to stress out about it  
Joey from GlenCove : 2/13/2018 8:12 pm : link
yes years 1/2 and first year your married its okay to step it up.

After that, if your stressing out over it you're doing something wrong.
RE: Valentine's Day is contrived. But it's also nice to earmark some time  
Giants1956 : 2/13/2018 9:00 pm : link
In comment 13830863 Heisenberg said:
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to spend with your significant other.

We don't go crazy gift wise. Just some thoughtful little stuff. We don't do dinner out because the reservation competition is nuts and FFS it's a wednesday this year. We usually plan a nice night out on the weekend before or after.

I used to have a real beef with VDay because of a relationship I had that went south in a way that tarnished it. Now, I love it.


Considering that you are not doing anything special,
what beef could you have?
$7.99 for a Hallmark card?  
Sean : 2/13/2018 9:49 pm : link
Good grief!
RE: RE: RE: RE: my wife is type A  
Les in TO : 2/14/2018 6:00 am : link
In comment 13831622 Britt in VA said:
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In comment 13831531 Les in TO said:


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In comment 13831338 Heisenberg said:


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In comment 13831335 Les in TO said:


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and she told me exactly what she wanted: comfortable cotton thong undies.



You mean you have to try them on to make sure they're comfortable?

ha - if the salesperson is hot the Al Bundy in me willask her to try them on to ensure size is correct.



Couldn't be much hooter, I mean hotter, than it is right? Did I say nipply? Haha, hey Russ.
sadly the sales lady last night was not Lynn Austin but a long lost twin of Red from Orange is the new black.
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