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Valentines day plans/ideal plans

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  • #52
    CaliforniaDream
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaliforniaDream


    stripysocks85 wrote: »
    I am SO glad I am not the only female that doesn't buy into the whole Valentine's Day thing. I am SICK of hearing about it. Seriously - does someone have to make an effort on one day and not the other 364 days?!

    Why would you presume that couple who celebrate Valentine's day don't do anything nice for each other any other day?
    It seems you can't have fun and celebrate any holiday anymore without someone rolling their eyes at you.

    Boyfriend and I are both working this year, different shifts too, so not doing anything.
    Plus, my birthday is the day after and his a week later so it's an expensive month for us! But I'll still call him to tell him I love him and I know he'll do something nice for me too.
    Nothing wrong with loving someone.


  • #53
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    stripysocks85 wrote: »
    I am SO glad I am not the only female that doesn't buy into the whole Valentine's Day thing. I am SICK of hearing about it. Seriously - does someone have to make an effort on one day and not the other 364 days?!

    You get a day older everyday of the year, why celebrate a birthday?

    Its nice to have a day when you might get a card and presents and more importantly, chocolate and a some nice food! Any excuse!

    Maybe some people go overboard on the heart shaped gifts, but most don't and just do small thoughtful gestures.

    I sent cards to my sister and friend too. Just a little gesture to let them know I'm thinking of them, appreciate them and give them a giggle!


  • #54
    Storminateacup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,424 ✭✭✭Storminateacup


    Um... Birthdays are the anniversary of the day you come into the world. Valentines a made up holiday, hallmark targetting idiots (the people taking it seriously).

    Also LOL at people getting engaged on valentines... Wow, original.


  • #55
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Storminateacup can we have less of the insulting other members and their opinions please? Calling another member or members "idiots" again will get you a ban. Thank you.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • #56
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    It's not made up it's St. Valentines Day. The day dates back waaaaay before Halmark! I'm a bit mad for history so here's a cool link with some of the old traditions.

    http://www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm

    It's just observing traditions. Like we make crosses on St. Brigid's Day, wear green St. Patrick's Day and do trick or treating and dress up on Halloween. It's just a bit of fun. I like holidays, reason to celebrate small things throughout the year.


  • #57
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    To be honest, I haven't a clue of what to do for Valentines Day with my girlfriend.

    We're only relatively new together (2 months) and it'll be the first one either of us will have celebrated together (and individually-both single for far too long before hand :P)

    We're also fairly broke money wise! However, the day shouldn't go unnoticed obviously and I do have a meaningful gift that I scraped a few shillings together to buy her...

    I feel like i should surprise her and plan what to do on the day but part of me thinks we should talk about it and see what we'd both like to do - but that'd lose some of the fun...


    Any suggestions? :D


  • #58
    Raditub
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭Raditub


    I dont know whats going to happen assume i will be surprised with something nice...i'm not planning anything ;) Anyway hope you all have a lovely day!


  • #59
    candy-gal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,568 ✭✭✭candy-gal1


    updated, valentines plans for me will be getting dressed up with something new, hair done etc, go to see the vow with lots of icecream and girlie snacks with my mate, then onto cafe en seine for their speed dating night, it sounds like it could be an awesome valentines after all! :D


  • #60
    Storminateacup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,424 ✭✭✭Storminateacup


    Princess Peach wrote: »
    It's not made up it's St. Valentines Day. The day dates back waaaaay before Halmark! I'm a bit mad for history so here's a cool link with some of the old traditions.

    http://www.pictureframes.co.uk/pages/saint_valentine.htm

    It's just observing traditions. Like we make crosses on St. Brigid's Day, wear green St. Patrick's Day and do trick or treating and dress up on Halloween. It's just a bit of fun. I like holidays, reason to celebrate small things throughout the year.

    I understand the fun element to it, what I don't understand is the ridiculous hype. The ridiculously overpriced (and gross) menu, people slobbering all over, sickening "romantic" hotel deals, the "oh we got engaged on valentines day, it was so romantic", the stupid cards, (although I think it's nice to make one!) the flowers.

    The "I'm getting my boyfriend a 32inch flatscreen so he can play xbox" kind of presents make me sick. It's such a garish holiday.


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  • #61
    Acoshla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Acoshla


    Storm Valentine's and Christmas Day proposals wreck my head, have a bit of imagination, don't pick the most obvious "romantic" days! My uncle got married on Valentine's Day, gak.


  • #62
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    W.Shakes-Beer wrote: »
    To be honest, I haven't a clue of what to do for Valentines Day with my girlfriend.

    We're only relatively new together (2 months) and it'll be the first one either of us will have celebrated together (and individually-both single for far too long before hand :P)

    We're also fairly broke money wise! However, the day shouldn't go unnoticed obviously and I do have a meaningful gift that I scraped a few shillings together to buy her...

    I feel like i should surprise her and plan what to do on the day but part of me thinks we should talk about it and see what we'd both like to do - but that'd lose some of the fun...


    Any suggestions? :D

    If one of ye has a house ye can hang out in in private a home cooked meal and her favourite film is a great idea, or video games, whatever ye are into! Doesn't have to be anything out of the ordinary, just nice to spend some time together.

    Or look at some things on around town and see what you can afford. The zoo is always fun, and some of the museums are free, you'll know yourself what you are into!

    If all else fails get out a loan and hire a mariachi band to serenade her outside her house while you wear a suit and hold roses.


  • #63
    Storminateacup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,424 ✭✭✭Storminateacup


    Acoshla wrote: »
    Storm Valentine's and Christmas Day proposals wreck my head, have a bit of imagination, don't pick the most obvious "romantic" days! My uncle got married on Valentine's Day, gak.

    Yeah no doubt, it's such a sickening feeling having to refrain from making comments too. I got engaged about two weeks before my birthday, you'd be surprised that some people commented that he should have waited til my birthday. :rolleyes:

    I could go off on a mini rant about the entire thing but there's obviously a lot of sensitive delicate little flowers here and god forbid I burst their little pink shaped heart bubble, so Ima make like hay and bale outta this thread!


  • #64
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    I'm not into the old V-Day myself, but I don't understand why it bothers some people so much :confused: Fair enough if you don't like it, I just don't understand why people are quite so hostile to it... surely, at worst, it's just a bit silly?


  • #65
    Maple
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 16,186 ✭✭✭✭Maple


    Storminateacup wrote: »
    Acoshla wrote: »
    Storm Valentine's and Christmas Day proposals wreck my head, have a bit of imagination, don't pick the most obvious "romantic" days! My uncle got married on Valentine's Day, gak.

    Yeah no doubt, it's such a sickening feeling having to refrain from making comments too. I got engaged about two weeks before my birthday, you'd be surprised that some people commented that he should have waited til my birthday. :rolleyes:

    I could go off on a mini rant about the entire thing but there's obviously a lot of sensitive delicate little flowers here and god forbid I burst their little pink shaped heart bubble, so Ima make like hay and bale outta this thread!
    Rein it in please. More self righteous comments like that will result in your taking a vacation from TLL.

    Maple


  • #66
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    I'm just too mad for spreading love and joy all the time :pac:


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  • #67
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    The people who kick up a huge fuss about hating Valentine's Day are the ones who have bought into it the most IMO.

    Why else would they get so wound up?


  • #68
    Ickle Magoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,485 ✭✭✭✭Ickle Magoo


    Posts deleted - can posters respect the forum charter and each other and post accordingly please.

    If you have an issue with a post or poster then use the report function and let the mod's deal with it (as they have already done above). Any more dragging the thread off-topic with flaming or petty bickering is going to result in infractions/bans.


  • #69
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    I believe the Oatmeal Valentine's Day cards are appropriate at this point. :)


  • #70
    [Deleted User]
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    Jesus some people really are bitter and twisted aren't they. :pac:


  • #71
    KittyeeTrix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,239 ✭✭✭KittyeeTrix


    My husband cooks all year round in my house cos a) I'm crap at it and b) he loves to cook and is very good at it!!

    At valentines I like to cook him a fancy meal with proper homemade dessert and it's really from the heart as it takes me ages.
    He's a stay at home dad who minds 4 kids while I swan around college all day so I like to fuss over him on that day. We're on SW at the moment so we don't get gifts :)


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  • #72
    Stench Blossoms
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,390 ✭✭✭Stench Blossoms


    Anyone got any funny poems?


  • #73
    XxMCRxBabyxX
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 7,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭XxMCRxBabyxX


    Ha, my boyfriend and I are meeting up at Spar for lunch and that's pretty much it! So romantic... :D

    This will be our 6th Valentines Day and only the second one that we've actually seen each other for. It's just never been a big deal for us


  • #74
    Kiva.D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,162 ✭✭✭Kiva.D


    Domo230 wrote: »
    That's the best Valentines day ever. You know how to do it right.


    I've never had a Valentines day myself :( . I often don't even notice it until it has went by. I think I spent the last 5 doing the exact same thing, going to school/College, then training followed by going on the internet/TV. Just a regular day really.

    I also can't :( recall ever having a valentines day celebration with my former special someone... This year I thought it would be fun to work for a flower shop. I remembered last year they hired temps for a few days to take orders, arrange and deliver flowers, so I applied this year, just for the fun of it. :)I look forward to spreading some joy on the day :)


  • #75
    [Deleted User]
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    His birthday is the day after, so I'll be bringing him out then. I'm dreading the crowds.


  • #76
    dearg lady
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    OK, point taken re why does it bother people who don't like Valentines so much!

    I suppose what I dislike is the forcedness which happens in some cases (not all!) I have friends who demand to be brought out for dinner, and insist the man pays for everything and buy them flowers, and I do actually mean demand. Then they go around all smug, look at this romantic thing my boyfriend did, blah blah. I don't think it's romantic if it's demanded. so yeah, even though it's none of my business it does grate on me a little bit.

    I also think it's kind of mad how some places will rip people off so much, I've noticed restaurant prices and price of flowers go up quite a bit in previous years. I'd prefer if we spend less money on the same thing another day, it doesn't mean less to me coming on a day thats not Valentines day.

    But anyways, couples who just choose to have a nice time together doing whatever, hope you all have a lovely time :) I have a hospital appt that day which my man has rather romantically (:P) offered to accompany me to :)


  • #77
    Das Kitty
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    dearg lady wrote: »
    I have a hospital appt that day which my man has rather romantically (:P) offered to accompany me to :)

    Far more romantic than any bunch of flowers IMO.

    One of the most loving things my husband has ever done for me was help me bathe after an operation I had. Him taking care of me when I physically couldn't take care of myself was one of the most unexpectedly romantic experiences of my life.


  • #78
    dearg lady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭dearg lady


    Das Kitty wrote: »
    One of the most loving things my husband has ever done for me was help me bathe after an operation I had. Him taking care of me when I physically couldn't take care of myself was one of the most unexpectedly romantic experiences of my life.

    That's sweet, it means a lot to know he'll really be there for you when things aren't goin great.


  • #79
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Das Kitty wrote: »
    Far more romantic than any bunch of flowers IMO.

    One of the most loving things my husband has ever done for me was help me bathe after an operation I had. Him taking care of me when I physically couldn't take care of myself was one of the most unexpectedly romantic experiences of my life.

    I second that, most romantic thing my gf ever did for me if I'm honest was drive down to see me the day my Mum died with a MASSIVE shepherds pie already cooked so none of us had to think about food. I also think that's what cemented it in my Dads head that gay couples are no different to straight ones.


  • #80
    jay phelan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭jay phelan


    I'm a big Valentines sop :o It's the one day of the year that myself and the OH can do something together without the hassle of people, work, college. I know that you can do it any other day but I think it's nice to have a day for love.

    I'm Googling ideas to do haha!


  • #81
    NeonCookies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭NeonCookies


    My boyfriend and I are going travelling for a year in two weeks, so money is tight as we're saving like crazy!

    We're not getting gifts or cards or anything, we'd rather spend the money treating ourselves for the day because we don't really do that anymore. So we're going to go for a nice drive/walk in the afternoon (weather permitting :p) then have a movie marathon of our favourite dvd's that night and order take away - PIZZA! a rare treat lately!! Really looking forward to it :)


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  • #82
    Giselle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,540 ✭✭✭Giselle


    I'm single, and I'm gladly working my pt job on tuesday evening. I was never that keen on the whole Vday hype, because it seems to smack of compulsory loveydoveydom.

    I'd rather spontaneity, but others seem to enjoy the day and the commercialism that goes with it, so to each their own.


  • #83
    tinkerbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,423 ✭✭✭tinkerbell


    We don't celebrate it. To me it's just a commercial holiday and all about expecting presents or whatever, rather than just being surprised with a random bunch of flowers or dinner on any normal day of the year. I always cringe on the way home from work on Valentine's Day and see the big queues outside all the florists of those poor suckers who feel that their girlfriend's / wives would kill 'em if they didn't bring home an overpriced dozen red roses that night.

    I know it's important to a lot of people but it's just not my kind of thing. It doesn't bother me other people celebrating it, each to their own but it's just not for me!


  • #84
    carolinespring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭carolinespring


    Normally I nor my wonderful husband are Valentines people but 2 years ago for some reason I went Valentines crazy. Had the day all planned out and really enjoyed the whole buzz and fuss but last year was back to my normal "hallmark holiday" feeling.

    We do do something. Last year (if I remember we got a take away and watched a dvd with a bottle of wine) I do always get flowers from my husband but not red roses. I really hate them. they remind me of funerals.

    I have no idea what we will do this year. maybe get a couple of nice steaks and have them with a nice bottle of red. I kind of fancy a trip to the cinema and a coffe after.


  • #85
    MissFlitworth
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    We're going for a really fancy dinner for the first time ever, we normally don't do anything for valentines bar hide chocolates in each others pockets but I won dinner for 2. So we are off to have a very fancy night out indeed :)


  • #86
    KittyeeTrix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,239 ✭✭✭KittyeeTrix


    MissFlitworth wrote: »
    We're going for a really fancy dinner for the first time ever, we normally don't do anything for valentines bar hide chocolates in each others pockets but I won dinner for 2. So we are off to have a very fancy night out indeed :)

    Oooooh, nice one......Enjoy:)


  • #87
    MissFlitworth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,057 ✭✭✭MissFlitworth


    KittyeeTrix wrote: »
    Oooooh, nice one......Enjoy:)

    I am going to enjoy the living daylights out of it. Thanks :)


  • #88
    Keela11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29 ✭Keela11


    I've always loved Valentines day. I know everybody says it's stupid and commercial but the idea of it is so nice. Unfortunately I've never been in a relationship on V-day, thought this year would be my year but we broke up two weeks ago so I'll just be expecting a card from my mum as usual! :pac:

    I have been meaning to give blood for a few weeks though, but have been ill, Valentines seems a nice, sorta symbolic day to do it. :)


  • #89
    Mrs Garth Brooks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭Mrs Garth Brooks


    I'm using the day as an excuse to buy myself some flowers. I've been meaning to buy some flowers lately as i was passing a flower shop a couple of weeks ago and saw some gerberas flowers which i loved, but been putting it off as its €10 for a bunch of them.
    I have been messed around by a guy lately also, so why not treat myself. Who needs men?
    They are absolutely lovely, like colourful daisies. Here's a picture of them. I bought the vase already, sad, i know!


  • #90
    [Deleted User]
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    HardLuckWoman wrote: »
    They are absolutely lovely, like colourful daisies. Here's a picture of them. I bought the vase already, sad, i know!

    Gerbera, they're my favourite flowers! I had them for my wedding :)

    As previously mentioned my husban will be out of the country and I'll be working but I've got my second fertility acupuncture appointment Tuesday so I gues that's ever so slightly romantic in an indirect sort of a way!


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  • #91
    Das Kitty
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    Nearly thinking of breaking our no card pact...

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  • #92
    wivy
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭wivy


    Shall be curled up on the couch with my choccie and new purchase from amazon: 'He's just not that into you' haha love that film.. might give me some tips!


  • #93
    pampootie
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    We normally don't do anything, neither of us are bothered by it. Last year was the exception-he'd been out the night before with his friends and arrived home at about 6am still slightly drunk and woke me up with a bunch of roses and a sausage sandwich. Delicious and romantic all at once, he knows me so well! :)

    Edited to add: I posted that and then realised it could sound like a terrible euphemism. It was an actual sausage sandwich, promise.


  • #94
    Birdie086
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    with my oh for nearly two years, he asked me what did I want to do for valentines day i said skip it on the night cos its a rip off but use your imagination and decide something and just let me know what time so i can organise a sitter and warned him not to book the same restuarant he always books I am fully aware that he will just ask his sisters, but hey at least I wont have to organise it. He is great but seriously lacks imagination.


  • #95
    dazzlemoo
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    Birdie086 wrote: »
    with my oh for nearly two years, he asked me what did I want to do for valentines day i said skip it on the night cos its a rip off but use your imagination and decide something and just let me know what time so i can organise a sitter and warned him not to book the same restuarant he always books I am fully aware that he will just ask his sisters, but hey at least I wont have to organise it. He is great but seriously lacks imagination.

    *points to the punctuation keys on your keys*-Please use them!


  • #96
    Ickle Magoo
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  • #97
    CaliforniaDream
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    Would love to hear a guy's view on this. Do they feel pressurised into buying flowers, going for a meal etc? Do guys honestly think their gf/wife would kill them for not getting them the best things?
    I'm sometimes baffled at how women view other women and the type of 'friends' they have.

    Anyways, I've decided to cook lasagna for my boyfriend so he can bring it into work with him. Gonna leave out a small present for him too. It's only about $25 worth but who cares. :)


  • #98
    [Deleted User]
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    @californiadream
    I think that entirely depends on the type of relationship you're in, but I bet most guys would prefer not to be with someone who would kill them for not buying flowers. It's selfish and childish to demand presents imo.


  • #99
    Alessandra
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    Having survived 26 years of singledom without a Valentine, I'm now in the bizarre position of having dated two different men in the past weeks, both of whom have made Valentines plans for me. I fear myself so unable to decide or let one down that I may well resign myself to neither!


  • #100
    Twee.
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    I have an essay due on Wednesday so I think Tuesday will be spent in the library :( Didn't get to see him this weekend either because he's sick.

    So! I think we're going to have a night in on Friday. I'll bake, bring him a card, maybe a small present. No expectations, but I would love some flowers! It's our first Valentines Day :D


  • #101
    Linguo
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    We're broke this Valentines so our day out is our pressie to each other, having a nice brunch out, bowling, movie than takeaway that evening with a dvd, can't wait:)


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