Comments on: Hearts & Flowers (and all that mushy stuff!)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:21:26 +0000

:Valday:
Well, I have to kind of like Valentine’s Day! LOL! It is actually my wedding anniversary. This year will mark 16 years.

I have to admit, I used to love that day, but now I guess I’m to the point of, eh…I know, how romantice to pick it for your wedding day! LOL!!!

By: Laurel N

Laurel N — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:38:02 +0000

Oh yeah, I’m on the same wave length. We don’t do the cards and candies, but my husband does sometimes bring flowers – carnations are my favorite – on the 15th. lol
I do get up and make a coffee cake or special breakfast for the hubby and our two daughters.
My husband shows his romantic streak by writing me love letters and they are treasures beyond measure. I will probably get one this week, when I least expect it, under my pillow or in my purse, or taped to the mirror.
Is it any wonder I’m writing romance?

By: Diana Tidlund

Diana Tidlund — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:14:21 +0000

hmmm….this one is hard…I agree with you on the hype/commercialism of Valentine’s Day in theory…but for me….it is a lot more….Valentine’s Day was the day Dickie proposed to me…He put an add in the local paper (14.95) thing they do here for an inch space every Valentine’s. And he had a heart shaped Diamond Ring waiting for me for after I saw the paper….So for me celebrating Valentine’s is romantic and a reaffirming of our love. It’s not one day of the year where he shows me….he always told me he should have to show me or tell me all the time, that I should know by the fact that he’s there every day and what he does for me and the kids. Which is true….actions do speak louder than words but….sometimes it’s nice to hear the words and be romanced. Valentine’s also happens to be when we took our delayed honeymoon…we married a couple days before christmas and waited until February break/Valentines when the kids wouldn’t be in school so we could ship them off and have a honeymoon…
And I notice a lot of people get engaged or married on that day. With or without the commercialism…you can feel the romance in the air on Valentine’s….that’s what makes it so nice and special. Not the cards or gifts….most of the time we just vow to spend the day together…this year it’s The Daytona 500 … so that’s what we’re doing…sitting home together and watching it…something we both enjoy…and not costing us a cent.

By: Brenda B. Hill

Brenda B. Hill — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:54:58 +0000

I would rather be wined and dined during the year but I don’t have anyone to wine and dine me..LOL
When I was married Valentines day, my birthday and anniversary (when reminded) was about the only time my husband gave me a gift or suprised me.
I am a romantic so like you I believe it should be all year long.

Valentines is for kids and young people not for the old..

By: Martha Lawson

Martha Lawson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:17:02 +0000

Hi there!! I’ve never been the flowers and candy kind of person!! I think Valentine’s Day has become way over commercialized. In my area, they put the VD’s stuff out the day after Christmas!!

By: Eileen

Eileen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:04:20 +0000

I’m with you Janelle. My hubby gives me little things through out the year and that means so much more. Especially after 27+ years of marriage. Maybe that’s what allows for a long marriage – not expecting the expected. Keep those surprises coming.

By: ev

ev — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:51:07 +0000

Hubby gave me the best V’day present- he came home while I was still working out with the Wii and never made one comment, just took his coat off, said hi to the dogs and sat down at the computer. Now THERE is a real gift!!

By: Suzy

Suzy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:46:26 +0000

I’ll take whatever I can get, my husband usually needs to be reminded when something special is approaching. Though he does remember my birthday and our anniversary. Valentines Day is usually low keyed, dinner out and flowers and that’s fine with me. This year he surprised me with tickets for the Kenny Rogers concert and I know I’m aging myself, but I have always been a fan and liked Kenny’s singing. So who am I to argue with my man?

By: Paula R.

Paula R. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:04:58 +0000

Hey Janelle, like you I too feel that V-Day is a bit commercialized. It takes all the fun out of having someone you love doing something special for you just because. I don’t really do celebrate V-Day much, but I haven’t ever done so either. I mean, I love the chocolates, some of the cards are cute, but just being with someone you love and knowing that they love you back is enough for me. I don’t give in to the hype. But, if I had someone special, I probably wouldn’t say what I just did either. V-Day is just another day for me.

Peace and love,
Paula R.

By: Michelle J. in NJ

Michelle J. in NJ — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:22:43 +0000

Janelle my husband and I feel the same way. It was something special back when we were dating and just married. It’s not that it’s not special anymore but it’s not necessary. We will do for our daughter and get each other a card. We will even go to dinner but usually a month after. And it’s all okay!