Do you still do Valentines Day?

Marriage and any relationship is a living and breathing entity, it needs to be nurtured to grow and survive. Everyone needs to feel that they are special at least to one person. Why wouldn't I want to share that feeling with the One I Love? No matter how small the gift or sentiment might be, it's the thought behind it that really matters. Celebrating Valentine's Day, no matter how long you've been in a relationship, is just a small way to keep that Romantic Spark alive. Even that tough big guy is secretly a little Boy at heart hoping for that one special Valentine from that Special little Girl.

YES I expect a box of chocolates every Vday and it's very clear to my husband. I don't care if he buys flowers or not, I don't expect gifts even though sometimes he gets me a teddy bear or something else small and inexpensive. To me, it is a hallmark holiday and I hate hearing people who buy each other gifts that cost $100 and up, so we make it more of a date night. I make dinner and dessert, he gets me my chocolates and I'm happy :) Sometimes we go out, but since my bday is Jan 27 we usually just cook at home for Vday. It's a good excuse to have a romantic dinner and spend time together. Granted we are not even married one year yet, but I'm gonna make sure my husband gets me my box of chocolates every year :-D

We don't really do Valentines Day here in Australia, oh a few dating people I guess, from what I have seen here it is always the girls hinting or demanding more or less to the fellas, I am glad it isn't so big here because it must be a sad day for those who have no-one and see everyone else receiving flowers and chocolates, I think we just put it down to another commercial money making day...

We don't go for the comercialism of the holiday, but do wish each other a Happy Valentine's day and I make an extra special dinner for him. We have known each other for years, but only have been together just over 4 years now, so everything is still *fresh* in our relationship.

I actually think it is nice to continue doing cute little things that are normally just things that couples who are dating do. I mean, you don't want the marriage to get stale or to fall into a predictable routine or a rut. That doesn't mean you have to buy roses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates for February 14th, but there's nothing wrong with using the day as an excuse to do something special. Something to celebrate your relationship, no matter how long you've been together. I hope that even after 30 years of marriage my husband and I still celebrate Valentine's day as another day set aside to express our love for each other.

We have been married for 8 years also. I do believe that love and affection is something that you need to show all year long but there is nothing wrong with one special say to celebrate love. We celebrate our birthdays and anniversaries so what is wong with celebrating each other. We don't go all out we just do something small to let the other know that we are happy to have each other. I look forward to Valentine's Day every year because I love my husband so much.

We've only been married a year, but Valentines has never been an important holiday for us. Since we were in a long distance relationship so long, we've rarely been together for Valentines. Sometimes we ship a package with a few care items and chocolates or a stuffed animal. Once he had flowers delivered to me. Last year we were actually together and he made dinner while I made dessert, and we had a special dinner, with candles and music at home.

we still celebrate Valentines Day and we have been married for 15 years. We usually have a nice meal out or cook a nice meal at home. Something we do not normally do is cook steak at home so that is special to us. I do not expect to get something from my husband but he always gets me a card.

I dont expect anything from my hubby but he usually gets me something small. A box of chocolates, a rose, or something like that. we usually get some small for our son, then have a nice dinner and watch movies as a family. Its really just another day for us, but a day we spend doing everything together :)

ive been married for almost 13years now and we dont treat valentines day as an ordinary day.we make it a point to celebrate it with the kids,we eat out then we go dating after the holiday rush just the two of us.its always refreshing to rekindle the boyfriend girlfriend days by going out on special ocassion like this.

Know where you are coming from. We have been married 6 years and have a young baby, whilst I wouldnt expect to receive a gift, I think I would feel hurt if I didnt get a card - as it would signify to me that I was nothing but a Mother and a Drudge (not meant to sound so negative, I do enjoy Motherhood) - but I also need to feel like a lover and a lady if that makes sense. Personally, couldnt bear the ide of being past it in that sense, even though it is probably nearly the truth.