Valentine's Day is an odd holiday: for some people, it's super important, but for others, it's not especially significant. If you've been dating for 2 months, it's possible you both misunderstood each other's expectations for the day. It's totally valid to care about Valentine's Day and to be hurt that he didn't get you anything. Did your parents make V-Day a big deal at home, giving cards, gifts, or even leaving the kids at home for a romantic date night or getaway? This may influence both of your outlooks on the holiday, and can represent someone’s core values about things such as money management, materialism, or provide insight into your love languages. For example we have been going out for 5 years (we are both 26) and he has never got me anything for Valentines day. We have had rows over this. It’s not that I particularly want a card or chocolates but it’s the fact that he would care enough to give me these things as a token of his affection. That was me until I was 27. I met my wife the Valentine’s Day after. We have a lovely daughter and a baby boy in his way (any day now!). Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean anything, hun. Don’t get caught up in the Hallmark holidays I never understood valentines day. Its literally a commercial holiday 🤷♂️ Birthdays are special, anniversaries are specifical*, your chosen religious holidays are special. Valentines day is literally just a day where shops etc can massively jack up their prices. 1. To send a card to a person you hardly know: There is nothing wrong with sending or giving someone a Valentine’s card or even a small gift of friendship on this day. The key is to keep the card and gift light-hearted and not expensive. A simple gesture of friendship without any heavy-duty message shows you care. For many of us, Valentine’s Day carries a lot of emotional weight. We’ve been hurt in the past, disappointed, let down. Hello, your girl got dumped on Valentine’s Day in 9th grade. I’m still not over it Just kidding. But truly, if Valentine’s Day feels like a lot of pressure to you, you’re not alone. I've always gotten my mother a card and some candies for Valentine's Day, but never has she demanded my time and attention on that day, especially if I have a SO. She wouldn't even expect the card or candy on the actual day, the day before or after is when I'd give it to her because the day of is about me and my lover. #2. Ask questions. Another good tactic is to respond by asking some questions. This has the dual benefit of buying you time to react, and figuring out the reasoning behind the choice. 10. “Happy Valentine’s Day to the one who can perfectly navigate through the city but somehow struggles to locate items in the fridge.” 11. “They say that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, but lucky for us, we found each other on Earth. Happy Valentine’s Day!” 12. “This card reminded me of you.” (Shop card at Etsy) Me neither. I actually started taking myself out for valentines day a few years ago. If you can't treat anyone on the day, then treat yourself. Ironically I have a bf of a couple years, but his pet passed away on Valentine's day so we never got to spend V-Day. He still gets sad about it on that date, which is understandable. My Girlfriend made me a League of Legends themed Valentine's Day card. I got a pleasant surprise this year when my girlfriend said she wanted to start learning how to play a game that I love. She even incorporated some of my favorite champions! Here we give 142+ heartfelt Valentine's Day messages and quotes so you can write in your cards to share with the special people in your life. If you're at a loss for Valentine's Day gift ideas, check out our personalized Valentine's Day gift selection. Many people hate Valentine's Day because it reminds them of being single. To this I ask, why is Valentine's Day celebrated? It is to celebrate love. This doesn't necessarily mean romantic love. You can still celebrate the love of your family, your friends, and even yourself. If you feel sad and lonely on Valentine's Day, treat yourself. Valentine’s Day is an occasion celebrated by many people in all parts of the world on the-fourteenth day of February each year, and it’s becoming a traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine’s Messages, cards or giving flowers or candy to their loved ones. Sweet Valentine's Day wishes . Life is better when I have you by my side. It’s been a journey one I’d do all over again. All that you are is all that I’ll ever need. Funny & Inspirational Valentine’s Day Quotes “I love being married. It’s so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner “Remember, your Valentine’s card shows you care enough to send the very best, even though you’re too lazy to put it in your own words.” – Melanie White When I was a little girl I got a valentine's card through the post. I asked my parents who it was from and they told me the postman. Technically correct but we had the same postman for years and he creeped me the heck out. I imagine my parents thought it would be cute to send My husband and I very minimally recognize valentine's day with each other, although we do give our daughter a little something each year. Our anniversary is in February and we get each other small gifts then. I've never been big on valentine's day, he thinks it's over commercialized and overpriced, and some years we don't recognize it at all.
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