They are into Valentines Day and you are not.

United States
February 9, 2013 10:44am CST
What would you do if your lover wasn't into Valentines Day? What if they can't or won't get into the spirit of the day? Me? I am happy it isn't a big deal. It is just another day. But I wondered if there are couples out there that have this conflict. Your thoughts.
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@ShyBear88 (59285)
• Sterling, Virginia
10 Feb 13
Even though Joe doesn't like celebrating much of anything really he mostly does it for me by his choice. He likes to be able now and then to do something nice for me and normally holidays are the only time we get people to watch the kids for.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
Oops. You called Hubby by his name! Is it ok?
• United States
11 Feb 13
Ok! Hug Joe for me. Enjoy Feb 14th!
@ShyBear88 (59285)
• Sterling, Virginia
11 Feb 13
Yeah It's cool.
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@AmbiePam (85627)
• United States
9 Feb 13
My mom never cared. Which is way she could laugh when my dad would come home with a vauum and proudly tell her it was for Valentine's Day. Those were the early days of their marriage. lol My sister on the other hand expects something. Her husband better go all out or he's in the dog house. My mom was always low maintenance. My sister, is not.
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• United States
9 Feb 13
I may seem low maintenance but I am not. Instead of flowers , I want my guy's attention. Instead of Chocolate, I need him to show Or tell me he loves me At Least weekly. So for some guys just going out and getting the usual suspects every Feb 14 would be easier. Thankfully my guy isn't one of those guys.
@AmbiePam (85627)
• United States
9 Feb 13
You'd swear my parents were newly married how happy and loving they were with each other. Back then it grossed me out. Now, I just try not to remember because it hurts too much.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
It never grossed me out to see how loving my mom and dad were. Now that they are in heaven, it makes me smile to know they are together.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
11 Feb 13
Well, it would be quite hard for my husband to not be in it at least a little every yr. and want to celebrate it in some way as our Anniversary is on the 13th. I think for those who are not into it, then both of them would have to feel this way and be like oh, it is just another day.
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• United States
12 Feb 13
Happy Anniversary!
@GreenMoo (11834)
9 Feb 13
My love wouldn't remember the date even if I tattooed it to his forehead. Thankfully, I don't care.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Feb 13
Thank goodness my husband and I feel the same way about this holiday-its stupid! I have never liked the day and never will... If my husband hated the day and I liked it then I would definitely treat myself to something. But since we both hate it I don't have to worry about it.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
When I think of Feb 14, I think of al Capone's attempt to wipe out his competitor!
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
9 Feb 13
That's exactly what my husband is. He is never into valentine's and he says its just a makeup holiday. He practically hates it. I am not into it either but I like the mood and the idea and of course the romantic vibe. I used to give him subtle hints, then obvious hints about gifting me some valentine stuff. He never gave me anything the whole time we're together even back when we were still dating. But I'm okay with it. I also don't make a big deal out of it. Its just a day, but my husband shows me his love for me everyday and I think that's what really counts. Although if he will get me a new purse for valentine, I guess I would be most appreciative.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
Go buy that purse! you shouldn't have to wait for him, especially when he hates the day. I'm glad you feel and Know you are loved by him. That is all that matters.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
10 Feb 13
It's not a big deal as I tell my family all the time that I love them and I haven't had a special someone for years! So nope.....it's not a big deal. Just another day.
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• United States
9 Feb 13
Well I'm just an old single lady so it doesn't affect me one way or the other, lol! My partners through the years always bought candy or flowers though, so it was nice and I enjoyed it. I think if I WAS with a partner and really liked Valentine's day and he didn't, I'd buy myself some flowers and candy...why shouldn't I. And I wouldn't share it either.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
You Go girl! I don't eat half the candy in the box! And I don't like receiving flowers. So these gestures are empty to me. One sincere I Love you is far better.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Feb 13
It's not a big deal for me. How many valentine's day that we didn't celebrate it with my partners before and even my wife today. It's just a normal day for us. It won't ruin my day if my wife won't give me any chocolate or flowers on that day
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
11 Feb 13
Considering all the other holidays there are, bigger ones, Valentines day seems small. It can be special, but in my opinion it is just another money maker. My girl friend wants some Godiva chocolate. I, being diabetic want nothing. I will get her chocolate. But Thats about it really. I got her something real special for xmas. So, the money is tight right now and she does understand. No conflict here.
• United States
10 Feb 13
I find it more special when I get surprised with a gesture or gift on any other given day. I honestly don't even understand why this day even exists.
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@viju0410 (2286)
• India
11 Feb 13
Hi, My husband is more practical and believes that everyday is ok for expressing love and so i never get any gift from him on this special day. But of course, with the changing times and growing kids, my kids do get something for all of us like chocolates or ice cream or any small celebrations, on the other hand i do feel why not express your love on this special day even if we have all other days to do so? well, no conflicts between us as i don't see any any reason to fight over non gifting and i respect his traditional beliefs.
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
10 Feb 13
I think, like you, it will just an ordinary day for me. Maybe I can be envious when I see some bouquet of flowers or balloons but I will just enjoy the day. I am not be able to be with my date which is my boyfriend because we are very far from each other and I think being together in Valentine's Day is not practical. We will just celebrate our Valentines when April comes because I will be going to attend my friend's wedding as well as his cousin and so that will be the best time for us I guess.
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• United States
9 Feb 13
To me, Valentine's Day is just a day where people receive "I had to buy this because it's Valentine's Day" gifts. I personally think that every day should be Valentine's Day. I'm not saying that we should buy each other things all of the time. I'm simply saying that we should show each other that we care more than we do. Too many couples take each other for granted. With that being said, my baby feels the same way I do. So for us, V-Day is every day.
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• United States
10 Feb 13
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
10 Feb 13
hello there!! How are you? As for me no...it does notmattwr to me that much. I mean everyday we eat together and every week we go out on dates. .. valentines day os not much a day that needs to be ceebrated and im glad that my partner too feels the same.
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@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
9 Feb 13
i am glad that me and my baby feel the same way about valentines day. we both will do a little small nice gesture of love for one another, and just make sure to spend some extra time together. we do that ever day, though. so if one or both of us missed a valentines day, it would be no big deal. i am sure couples have this conflict and to me it seems like just another reason to have to argue and have strife.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
10 Feb 13
It has always been another ordinary day for me as well. My husband isn't into such thing. It was a big change for me, though. Coz when I was young, my mom and dad would give each one of us something. And me and my siblings would do the same.
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
9 Feb 13
that wouldn't happen to me since my husband is not aware of this celebration (ones gave him something but won't do that again), but if so I would not spoil it for my partner and be creative and celebrate.
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• Ireland
10 Feb 13
Some people just aren't into it. I hate it when single like anyone else but when with someone although I try to contain myself. I do enjoy it.
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