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valentines day - romantic or wast of money?
valentines day - romantic or wast of money?
Cynical exploitation...why can't people express their love every day and in whatsoever manner is appropriate?
It doesn't have to cost!;)
It always helps when theres a day that gives a bloke the impetus to treat us ladies the way we should be treated. If my hubbie forgot to buy flowers, take me out for dinner, buy a card etc...he would be persona non grata. I also like to treat my hubby, but that is not to say romance should be one day a year, it should be in little gestures all year round. There has to be a reason people got together in the first place.:lol:
Maybe just in cynical mood tonight, but Valentine's Day seems an artifical thing. Many people without partners feel more lonely, and even people in love feel like they SHOULD be doing something more special. I normally would support any winter holiday that brings light and happiness, but valentine's day doesnt seem to do it.
alanatkie
27-Jan-08, 19:20
Well it can be romantic but i don't think it has to cost a lot- it is far to comercialised now that even 1 rose cost you a fortune. You can make any day of the year romantic why should it be just one day in the year. It's far nicer & much more of a surprise if it is a random day.
valentines day - romantic or wast of money?
I dont think its a waste of money, it makes you feel good when you get a nice card etc. i always used to look forward to valentines day.
NickInTheNorth
27-Jan-08, 19:29
far too commercial, total waste of money. Bet that's a surprise coming from me :D
Valentine's Day is all hyped up a bit by the shops now, too commercialised.
However we do celebrate our Wedding Anniversary on Valentine's Day, so it aint all focused on the Valentine's part.
Valentine's day has become so commercialised it has lost any romantic appeal it once had.
Well after almost 30 yrs married he forgets our anniversary so why would i expect a valentines card LOL. jan x
We don't need cards or prezzies we love each other every day anyway !! OK so I'm lying
i would love him to remember even if its just once. jan x
a waste of money!!! my OH sends me flowers several times a year ...(just cos he loves me) ..so he says..:lol: and it doesnt break the bank like the inflated prices on valentines day!!
Just another commercial ca-ching! Lots of ££££'s to be made, why not express your love for someone when you feel like it....
Here's an interesting fact...
The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas. The association estimates that women purchase approximately 85% of all valentines.
I wonder how many trees it takes to produce a billion cards! [disgust]
Royster1911
27-Jan-08, 20:44
I Gave 1 valentines day card. The day I got engaged to my now wife. That was 39 yr ago. Who needs cards after that?
Well after almost 30 yrs married he forgets our anniversary so why would i expect a valentines card LOL. jan x
We don't need cards or prezzies we love each other every day anyway !! OK so I'm lying
i would love him to remember even if its just once. jan x
That is soooo sad...how unromantic is he? I think the fact that you have been together so long is no excuse. [evil] Shame on your hubby!
ciderally
27-Jan-08, 22:12
we got married on valentines day..so yes for the romance xxxxxx
DeHaviLand
27-Jan-08, 23:05
Just another commercial ca-ching! Lots of ££££'s to be made, why not express your love for someone when you feel like it....
Here's an interesting fact...
The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas. The association estimates that women purchase approximately 85% of all valentines.
I wonder how many trees it takes to produce a billion cards! [disgust]
Does this mean women are more gullible, or more romantic? I think we need to know;)
Does this mean women are more gullible,
Believe that at your peril!:lol:
Waste of money flowers and cards, there just stoor gatherers !
DeHaviLand
27-Jan-08, 23:25
Waste of money flowers and cards, there just stoor gatherers !
Well, thats dispelled the 'more romantic' notion:lol:
Waste of money flowers and cards, there just stoor gatherers !
Little bit of stoor....whole lotta love...its just one day...to show how you feel. Who cares if the card makers, flower sellers make money.
Little bit of stoor....whole lotta love...its just one day...to show how you feel. Who cares if the card makers, flower sellers make money.I they love you then they love you unconditionally more than once per year, the florists and card makers just want a piece of the action.;) Capitalist peeeeegs.
Valentine's Day is over commercialised, without a doubt. I don't like the way the shops over here started putting out their Valentine's merchandise just a few days after Christmas. I'm sick of seeing all the stuff already, there's so much of it! But on the other hand, as a woman, I do like to be remembered with a small token on Valentine's Day. It doesn't have to be anything expensive. A mixed bouquet of flowers from the supermarket is fine, and a nice card. :)
Hibeechick
28-Jan-08, 10:34
I they love you then they love you unconditionally more than once per year, the florists and card makers just want a piece of the action.;) Capitalist peeeeegs.
I posted on a thread similar to this last year. Can't speak for the card makers but I know that florists don't make as much on VD as everyone seems to think they do. The prices that we have to buy the roses in at are hideous! Trying to keep a balance between what we buy them at, and how much we sell them at isn't easy. If we were to charge a full mark up on the best quality roses on valentines day... no one would afford them. I know of florists further down south that sell 12 red roses for over £120! You are only paying maybe half that price up here.
Yeah gotta agree here, yet another day of money laundering from businesses just tearing the eyeballs out of happy couples.
I was over 50 bucks last year for Roses that barely lasted a couple of days from a local florist.
But i should have realised that you cant get more romantic than just having me in your presence every day, all year round ......and all for the price of a happy smile!!!!! :Razz
Valentines day is over rated nowadays, but I suppose it is fair to say that it probably does give some people the push they need to do something romantic,even if it is just because they feel they have to,that said if anybody feels like sending me something feel free to pm me for my details ;) [lol] x
Does this mean women are more gullible, or more romantic? I think we need to know;)
No, they are more insecure; they constantly need to be reminded that someone loves them......;)
Yeah gotta agree here, yet another day of money laundering from businesses just tearing the eyeballs out of happy couples.
I was over 50 bucks last year for Roses that barely lasted a couple of days from a local florist.
But i should have realised that you cant get more romantic than just having me in your presence every day, all year round ......and all for the price of a happy smile!!!!! :Razz
A small price indeed Octane....;)
exiledtoedinburgh
28-Jan-08, 12:56
Valentine's Day is a right pain in the backside. If you're single then it makes you feel rubbish that nobody loves you, and if you're with somebody then you have to try to buy something meaningful from reams of tat in the shops.
Meh, I'm cynical!
mums angels
28-Jan-08, 18:37
when i was in my teens i used to love valentines and the flowers and pressies but I banned hubby from buying flowers etc a few years ago as the prices all go up fpr valentines etc so we just stick to a card which means alot more to me as he often writes some lovely things in it .. this year he's actually going to be home for the occasion so we've decided to use it as a good excuse to go for a meal together.
Does this mean women are more gullible, or more romantic? I think we need to know...
No, they are more insecure; they constantly need to be reminded that someone loves them......;)
Yes we are, and yes we do, Torvaig! :lol:
I'm an expert you see! ;)
Lolabelle
29-Jan-08, 09:18
valentines day - romantic or wast of money?
BOTH, but we love it all the same.
I'll be lucky if I remember it, let alone if Dave does. [lol]
But I just remembered something...
I have to renew my license on the 14 th of Feb. Mustn't forget that. :eek:
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