Anybody else just not into Valentine's Day?

[LukenDC]

I don't care for Valentine's Day even though I am married and love my spouse. I don't like February (too cold and gray) and the garish symbolism associated with Valentine's Day.

 

[CaliBear]

I loved making the shoebox for Valentines as a kid. As as adult, it's not a big deal. I will make a slightly more decadent meal with dessert just bc it's fun for me and my husband will enjoy it, but that's about the extent of it for us.

 

[SpaceCadet]

I loved Valentines Day for the past 5 years when I had someone in my life, but we just recently broke it off so this Valentine's Day is most likely going to suck for me.

 

[Stitchfans]

Not really into it either. I just sent little boxes of chocolate and cards to my grandchildren since they love getting things in the mail.

 

[cjbcam]

Here is what I think about Valentines day... There is so much war and hate in this world that I think it is good to have a day for people to celebrate the people in their life that they love. Yeah show people in your life you love them everyday but on this day you can celebrate it. What's the harm?

 

[aprilchem]

I don't have a problem with Valentine's Day but we don't celebrate it in my house. I feel like DH does enough during the year to show me that he loves me (and he definitely surprises me with little gifts or flowers every so often) that we don't need a special day to celebrate it. I think for some people, though, it might be the only day they get that kind of stuff from their spouse.

My dad also died on Valentine's Day, so it always feels a little odd to "celebrate" on that day.

 

[MIGrandma]

Valentine's Day is much less important to DH and me as we get older.

We no longer give each other cards, chocolates, flowers, etc. but we do still enjoy going out for a nice dinner. Not on Valentine's Day though because the restaurants are always so busy, and especially this year since it falls on a Friday. We have chosen Sunday to go to a nice, local Italian restaurant to "celebrate".

I do enjoy sending Valentine cards to the grandchildren. I usually send them cards for all the major holidays, as I know how excited they are to get actual mail for just themselves.

And this year I'm making heart shaped frosted/decorated cookies and giving plates of them to our kids/grandkids and a couple of our neighbors.

We used to make more of the holiday when the kids were at home. We'd always get them some small gift and DH always gave flowers and chocolate to me and our DD.

I understand some people just aren't into the holiday, but it's fine for others who do want to celebrate. I see nothing wrong in doing extra things for others on Valentine's Day, to show your love and/or appreciation for them being in your life.

 

[MrsDuck]

My birthday is tomorrow (the 13th) and I feel like I'm not a big Valentine's Day fan because of that...

My family and husband are too good to me on my birthday so when the 14th rolls around the thought of eating another piece of cake isn't super appealing.

 

[Lionqueen2]

I still love Valentine's Day and enjoy sending ecards to our friends and family. After so many years of marriage, children, and grandchildren, DH and I still celebrate the occasion.

 

[North of Mouse]

I don't mean because of a lack of someone special or relationship problems, but I'm just not into the whole hoopla. I really don't think I have been beyond the days of making the Valentine boxes in elementary school and picking out just the perfect set of cards for my friends. It just seems to cause so much letdown and drama for so many people, and for what?

Not into it at all! DH & I would rather be spontaneous with our gifts, not on a day when it's mandatory (for many). In most cases not a 'thoughtful' gift at all, but totally expected. Doesn't do anything for me. Besides I cannot stand most boxed cream/nougat filled candies.

We have lots of special days that have nothing to do with the calendar!

On the other hand, Mother & Father days are special to each of us - maybe because we 'each' have a special day, and it can be celebrated in so many different, thoughtful ways - totally personalized.

 

[superme80]

I'm a sucker for Valentine's Day. Honestly it is my favorite holiday. DH is slowly understanding that it is important to me. I like to do things at home. I will be making heart shaped doughnuts and cookies. I haven't bought the boys anything yet, but I will get them a little something. I already have dinner planned for DH and I. I am just a sucker for over the top romantic anything.

 

[BadgerGirl84]

I'm not into Valentine's Day in the least. It's a total "Hallmark Holiday" to me. I think it will be fun when DD gets older and do some Valentines themed meals (heart shaped food, etc.) and crafts, but I told DH not to get me anything and I'm not getting him anything.

 

[tink20]

Not into it, but I did get DH, DD and DS's their favorite candy (spent like $3 bucks on ea.) and that's it, no cards.

DH, DS and I are going to a Mardi Gras parade Friday night....very romantic LOL!

 

[JVL1018]

I think it's fun, but we don't get crazy.

We have dinner as a family-take out, and I have little Valentine baskets I got years ago for my 2 kids and husband. When the kids were little I'd put Valentine themed coloring books or play doh or so stung in there with some candy.

This year it's candy + a DD gift card for my husband, candy for my son and candy + a couple of small Yankee candles for my daughter.

I make a heart shaped cake for dessert. No pressure, just fun.

 

[Kitty 34]

Never have been into Valentine's Day......Now St Patrick's Day and Shamrock shakes is another story!!!

 

[dyna]

Another one just not into Valentines Day. Seems it's another excuse for people to spend money on stuff that is not really needed or always even wanted.

Eating out on Valentines NO THANKS it's like Mothers Day all the restaurants are very crowded service an food usually sucks. I'll get my special dinner a few days before or after.

 

[worm761]

We haven't celebrated in a long time. It isn't that we aren't "into" it but rather no sitter and life in the way. Maybe I will talk DH into taking me out to dinner Friday. I have no real plans for dinner for the family and my dad will sit for us.

 

[Disneyland1084]

DH and I really aren't. I told him, and was very firm about it, to NOT get me candy. Due to me being on a puzzle fix, I told him to get me a nature puzzle with wildlife on it. If my girls stay at my mom's this Friday, we'll probably just do Subway for dinner. We don't want to go to any other restaurants. They'll be way too crowded.

 

[Handbag Lady]

We "do" Valentine's Day but we are also that sickly sweet couple who say I love you daily and we really like each other, too.

I don't see it as a manufactured day, because it is just like any other day to us except we exchange cards and go to dinner. I sometimes get flowers and sometimes I don't. I sometimes buy the husband a bike and sometimes I don't.

I agree with the other poster here who said it is what you make of it.


OOOOH, I do HATE those people who insist that it is the ONLY day of the year to get flowers, or, those who think it is a competition. I know I told you the flower story, right?

 

[cabanafrau]

We "do" Valentine's Day but we are also that sickly sweet couple who say I love you daily and we really like each other, too.

I don't see it as a manufactured day, because it is just like any other day to us except we exchange cards and go to dinner. I sometimes get flowers and sometimes I don't. I sometimes buy the husband a bike and sometimes I don't.

I agree with the other poster here who said it is what you make of it.


OOOOH, I do HATE those people who insist that it is the ONLY day of the year to get flowers, or, those who think it is a competition. I know I told you the flower story, right?

Sickly sweet is saying I love you daily and really liking each other? We just call that happily married. We do nice things for each other and treat each other nicely, but I'm just not into all the fuss of Valentine's Day I guess and that's okay.