Gawd I hate Valentines Day

[william schmaltz]

Ten years together with my wife and still not a single valentines day gift. Or birthday, or Christmas, or whatever holiday. We got on the same page with that nonsense very early on. We do several gifts showing appreciation for each other, usually it's just random days during the year. Feel like it's more meaningful than buying something when the masses say you're supposed to. I guess I did buy her a box of chocolates and a pregnancy test 5 years ago.

Single guys reading all these "relationship" threads on this site, remember you get to choose who you marry. Have the conversations about holidays, hunting seasons, money, and family early and often!

 

[Broomd]

Good grief, one romantic day a year is too much for the gals who put up with us?
Tough crowd.

We all know the really good wives aren't hung up on it, they won't say it but the truth is that the attention is appreciated.
Valentines doesn't require any real expense; a hand-written poem or note and a couple of Hershey's kisses go a long way to a fun evening.

It's the thought with most women, including mine.

 

[william schmaltz]

I guess is it really the thought that counts if you're just doing what you're told on specific days of the year? Or is it more thoughtful a dozen random times throughout the year? That's my point and always been how me and my wife have seen it. Anyways, I won't begrudge a couple that enjoys it. Good for them! It's the guys that are always complaining that I don't understand.

 

[dr.mooseknuckles]

I married the youngest daughter of a floral shop owning family. She even thinks it's a card holiday. I always buy flowers though. Unfortunately/fortunately, they're coming on the 15th, our son's 1 year birthday.

But yeah, it's a dumb holiday.

 

[Pacific_Fork]

It’s the worst day ever invented

 

[Marble]

I'm done buying 5$ cards to be thrown in the trash.
Just get my wife an Orchid, go out to eat and she's happy.

My wife and I go to the store and pick out cards, exchange them, then put them back on the shelf. It usually turns into a few cards.

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[Marble]

My wife calls it love day. I am rewarded in full regularly for not forgetting the important dates. It's very worth the minimal effort.

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[Jauwater]

One of the first things I tell a woman if we start getting serious is not to expect a single thing or even mention of Valentines Day from me. It's like we are already expected to treat them like queens every damn day of the year, but this one special day of the year, for no particular reason at all, its expected that we go even higher, and beyond are already ridiculous daily call of duty of keeping her happy. And if we don't do better than her best friends spouse, regardless how nice it is, it's not good enough whether she tells ya or not. Valentines Day is such a pathetic day.

 

[Crusader]

I'm done buying 5$ cards to be thrown in the trash.
Just get my wife an Orchid, go out to eat and she's happy.

Man, I gave up on pricey cards years ago. Dollar stores have nice selections for 50 cents or $1. That's what all my family does these days!

 

[*zap*]

with all my women it is a very busy day for me...

 

[Broomd]

Man, I gave up on pricey cards years ago. Dollar stores have nice selections for 50 cents or $1. That's what all my family does these days!

Yep, love us some dollar store cards! All we use anymore.

 

[Crusader]

I guess is it really the thought that counts if you're just doing what you're told on specific days of the year? Or is it more thoughtful a dozen random times throughout the year? That's my point and always been how me and my wife have seen it. Anyways, I won't begrudge a couple that enjoys it. Good for them! It's the guys that are always complaining that I don't understand.

So, you don't get your loved ones gifts at Christmas, just at other times of the year when the industry isn't telling you to?

 

[Howdy Partner]

Bought my wife a saddle gun she's been wanting for years. It was made the year we were married.

Bring on the warm towel.

 

[idelkslayer]

Valentines day is an unnecessary holiday.

If you are married, you have an anniversary, celebrate then. If you are not married, you have nothing to celebrate.

 

[prm]

Yesterday I was asked by the lady if I was aware of today's significance.

I told her I was fully aware...

It's the Arizona elk application deadline.

And tonight you can test that tent out!!

 

[Pony Soldier]

My wifes birthday is the day before so I just lump them together. There is usually a dinner involved. It will be 46 years in sept so I'm doing something right.

 

[MallardSX2]

Nothing says I love you more than a wagon to pull the groceries into the house. lol



She really liked it. lol

I thought it was overpriced, but then again, what the hell, its Valentine's day! lmfao

 

[butcherboy]

I’ve done a few things for my wife on Valentine’s Day over the years. Until just a few years ago when she told me not to because she hates Valentine’s Day! She would rather have unexpected surprises and date nights than a forced gift for a day because it’s required.

 

[insanelupus]

Minimal effort on my part to remind her I love her. Then again, it's not just limited to one day in February. She does the same for me.

Fellas, concentrating on only what you get out of a relationship with the lady in your life is a mighty quick way to find unhappiness, regardless of the day of year.

 

[Randle]

Just ignore it then