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Well under $20. I spend several dollars on my husband because we just like to exchange cards. Then I usually pick up a box of kids’ valentines and some small boxes of chocolates. Any of my friends who don’t have an SO get a valentine and chocolates from me. I haven't given it that much thought to be honest. My birthday is the day before and we pretty much have a standing "date night" every Friday so we'd be going out even if it wasn't Valentine's Day. I'll buy her flowers, we'll go out to dinner, and I'll probably pick up jewelry or something. All in, I'll probably spend somewhere around $500. I spent probably like $20. For my partner and I, it’s just an excuse to eat some junk food and drink wine which is not too far removed from what we usually splurge on. Flowers have no appeal to me. Hot take: being anti-Valentine’s is more cringe than being pro-Valentine’s. Valentine's Day gets bigger and bigger every year. It's damn near recession and $16 egg-proof, with Americans projected to spend a record $27.5 billion this year, averaging $188.81 per person. This is up from last year's $25.8 billion and slightly surpasses the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020. From flowers and jewelry to a night out on the town, the average person is expected to spend nearly $189 on Valentine’s Day this year. How Much Do Americans Spend On Valentine'S Day 2022? This year, Americans are projected to spend $25. 9 billion on Valentine’s Day, an increase from $23. 9 billion in 2022. A recent study indicates that 52% of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday, spending an average of $192. 80 each, up from $175. 41 last year. Online shopping has changed how people spend on Valentine’s Day. Many shoppers prefer the ease of online stores instead of going to regular shops. Economic issues, like inflation, can change how much people spend on Valentine’s Day. Shoppers may look for sales or change their budgets based on these factors. In total, Americans are projected to spend a record $27.5 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. the average person is expected to spend nearly $189 on Valentine’s Day this year. Top 6 Valentine’s Day Facts for 2025: $27.5 Billion: Total Valentine’s Day spending projected for 2025 ($188.81 per person celebrating). 2X: Men will spend almost twice as much as women, on average, for Valentine’s Day 2025. $11.9 Billion: Amount Americans will spend on jewelry ($6.5B) and a special evening out ($5.4B). As February 14 approaches, couples plan to spend more than ever to put a dollar sign on devotion. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $25.8 billion last year and slightly above the previous record of $27.4 billion set in 2020. For mine and my SO's anniversary (which is only a week and a half off from Valentine's Day), I did a 365 note jar. The idea is that the person gets to open up one note every day for the next year with a message of some sort from you, usually things like your favorite memories with them, reasons you love/appreciate them. I'm an editor at AskMen.com and we're putting together an article now about how much a guy should spend on a Valentine's Day gift. We all know there's no black and white answer -- it totally depends on the girl (maybe she's not into this Hallmark holiday), how long you've been together and the stage of your relationship (i.e. new relationship 30 dollars for coffee, a pan, a chocolate syrup and a huge cabbage, all that have nothing to do with valentine 210 votes, 545 comments. true. I like receiving things that I personally enjoy instead of cliches. I don't need a cheesy stuffed heart holding bear that will take up room and eventually get thrown away, or flowers that will sit there and die in a crappy vase. 319 votes, 53 comments. We're all one, guys. I must admit, I get pretty sad sometimes, not just for valentines, but for other holidays in general. In my mind everyday should be Valentine's Day, not just one single day where you blow all this money to show how much you love someone. Edit: the $200 2 dozen roses includes a nice vase, several lillies, baby's breath, greenery etc. Not just roses. I just think it's too much to be spending on flowers🙃 217 votes, 559 comments. true. In order to avoid a sea of Valentine's and Galentine's posts, we're having one mega-thread. Hello! Im an at home small floral business/llc on the side and I usually take order requests for birthdays/special occasions (bouquets and arrangements) and don’t do any events or weddings but I was thinking of taking maybe a few orders for valentine’s day 2025- possibly 5-10 orders for bouquets as i’m not quite sure how many people are willing to place an order with me. Dating 8 months now. Spent about $65 for Christmas and $20 for Valentine's Day. However, Valentine's Day also involves a digital drawing that took about 4-5 hours of free labor. He's spent about the same for the two holidays. We make the same amount of money and this is a solid amount to get something thoughtful based upon our dating length. Posted by u/rgbb1093 - 61 votes and 132 comments
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