I had a conversation with a man (now my ex) who thinks that Valentines' Day is just a day...and never need to acknowledge the day to a love. What do you think??
I couldn't vote since "yes" was not an option. Yes, I think it's fine to ignore Valentine's Day...it's a holiday started by the florists and driven by them and the card companies. To me, it's not even a real holiday, and only makes those who are single feel worse about it every year.
A special day to celebrate your love? An anniversary...first contact that started the relationship, first date, wedding anniversary, whatever. Or, celebrate it every day in some way. Always let your partner know that they are special and you're thinking of them...or at least do it often through the year, not just on some day each year that the media tells you to do it.
Sorry...I just don't feel that this one is that important.
everythingonce: I had a conversation with a man (now my ex) who thinks that Valentines' Day is just a day...and never need to acknowledge the day to a love. What do you think??
The he sounds like just another guy...as for me...I want a guy who is romantic...NOT just on Valentines Day but all year round...
jeepersCowpet Bay, Saint Thomas Virgin Islands (USA)10,968 posts
druidess6308: I couldn't vote since "yes" was not an option. Yes, I think it's fine to ignore Valentine's Day...it's a holiday started by the florists and driven by them and the card companies. To me, it's not even a real holiday, and only makes those who are single feel worse about it every year.
A special day to celebrate your love? An anniversary...first contact that started the relationship, first date, wedding anniversary, whatever. Or, celebrate it every day in some way. Always let your partner know that they are special and you're thinking of them...or at least do it often through the year, not just on some day each year that the media tells you to do it.
Sorry...I just don't feel that this one is that important.
I agree with you Dru. I've seen lot of of people get there feelings hurt on this day each year over simple gestures that are not taken the right way.
I dont think there is any problem ignoring it, its just another day shouldnt have one day to show love you should show it to those you love always not just on one day!! JMO
This year was the first time in nine years I've celebrated Valentine's Day. I never had anyone special to share it with, so it was kinda depressing to acknowledge it. I just ignored it until this year.
jeepers: I agree with you Dru. I've seen lot of of people get there feelings hurt on this day each year over simple gestures that are not taken the right way.
Yes, that too. But seeing everyone who is single this year suffer so much this past weekend because it was even more painful for them...that was hard. Romance in a relationship should be a part of every day, and in the simple things.
I know a couple that has been married for 5 years now, and he still calls her "girlfriend"...and I think that's sweet. They don't touch often when people are there (I don't know about when we're not), but the looks between them tell it all, along with that simple endearment.
loves2steppinConcord, New Hampshire USA1,729 posts
I couldn't vote since "yes" was not an option. Yes, I think it's fine to ignore Valentine's Day...it's a holiday started by the florists and driven by them and the card companies. To me, it's not even a real holiday, and only makes those who are single feel worse about it every year.
A special day to celebrate your love? An anniversary...first contact that started the relationship, first date, wedding anniversary, whatever. Or, celebrate it every day in some way. Always let your partner know that they are special and you're thinking of them...or at least do it often through the year, not just on some day each year that the media tells you to do it.
Sorry...I just don't feel that this one is that important.
thats what the thumbs up was for....think I might be OD on sugar from too many cookies...
wayne1791971Gosford, New South Wales Australia54 posts
This year was first year with out that someone special in my life but still went out and celebrated at a singles party. Great night had by everyone. While I had that someone special in my it was celebrated along with anyother day we decided.
JoAnn62Singapore, Central Singapore Singapore128 posts
everythingonce: I had a conversation with a man (now my ex) who thinks that Valentines' Day is just a day...and never need to acknowledge the day to a love. What do you think??
Well, I think it might be best to take the opportunity on Valentine's Day to celebrate love than ignore it simply because it teaches us to reach out of ourselves and what we're going through.
everythingonce: I had a conversation with a man (now my ex) who thinks that Valentines' Day is just a day...and never need to acknowledge the day to a love. What do you think??
I think it is just another day. Society had built it into some big shing ding.
Feb 28, 2009 10:25 PM CST Is it ok to ignore Valentines Day?
JamesBragintonPalm Desert, California USA179 Posts
JamesBragintonPalm Desert, California USA179 posts
everythingonce: I had a conversation with a man (now my ex) who thinks that Valentines' Day is just a day...and never need to acknowledge the day to a love. What do you think??
women really make too much of Valentines. Do it or don't. Don't make a big deal about it. Celebrate May Day instead
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