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So what's up with Valentines day?

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February 1, 2006 11:41:56 AM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums
I don't get it. It's two weeks away and already girls are chatting about it like christmas. I'm trying to go into hiding as the lace and big red hearts make their way into all the stores. What I'm wondering is why it's such a huge deal. Why are girls so worried about having a valentine or not, and why do they think they have a right to be desperate and picky. j/k, kinda.

I can't see the point in picking a day that everyone who is anyone has to be with someone. It seems like an awful lot of pressure to fake the way into someones heart, and then when the rush is over, leave them hanging. It seems like it hurts alot of people on the 15th, when they realize they were only picked because they were a last resort. I've ignored the holiday with a passion since I figured out what it was, and now I'm wondering if I'm missing something. Am I??
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Reply #1 February 1, 2006 12:06:09 PM
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It's a Hallmark holiday that I really don't care about. I guess my hubby is lucky because I don't get crazy over that stuff. However, it does give the kids something to look forward to during the post holidays time of year. But now that my oldest is in 3rd grade he is a little sick of being forced to give valentines to people he doesn't even like.

I know society is trying to be easier on kids these days with making everything "fair" in the classroom but I think we are doing them a disservice. Life doesn't really work that way. Perhaps the sooner they get used to that, the better.

Just my 2 cents.
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Reply #2 February 1, 2006 1:03:10 PM
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HEY!!!!  I love Valentines Day!

And you know, aside from a few cooky friends, I've never had a Valentine.  It always seems to be a downtime in my love life when the 14th roles around, but for some reason, love being in the air just makes me happy.

I'm one of those creepy people that stares at couples canoodling and daydreams instead of silently cursing them for being happy.

Dharma, as far as the whole elementary valentines go, I have mixed feelings about it.

I would have been the child who never received a valentine if it weren't for the rule, and I do believe my heart would have been shattered (as it often was in elementary school, being homeless and dirty and extremely weird).  But, I also don't believe in sheltering children from the inevitable.  I'll have to think more on that. 

I would hate, in the present, to have to give a valentine to someone who didn't deserve it.

Trinitie

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Reply #3 February 1, 2006 1:04:10 PM
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HEY!!!!  I love Valentines Day!

And you know, aside from a few cooky friends, I've never had a Valentine.  It always seems to be a downtime in my love life when the 14th roles around, but for some reason, love being in the air just makes me happy.

I'm one of those creepy people that stares at couples canoodling and daydreams instead of silently cursing them for being happy.

Dharma, as far as the whole elementary valentines go, I have mixed feelings about it.

I would have been the child who never received a valentine if it weren't for the rule, and I do believe my heart would have been shattered (as it often was in elementary school, being homeless and dirty and extremely weird).  But, I also don't believe in sheltering children from the inevitable.  I'll have to think more on that. 

I would hate, in the present, to have to give a valentine to someone who didn't deserve it.

Trinitie

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Reply #4 February 1, 2006 1:04:36 PM
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HEY!!!!  I love Valentines Day!

And you know, aside from a few cooky friends, I've never had a Valentine.  It always seems to be a downtime in my love life when the 14th roles around, but for some reason, love being in the air just makes me happy.

I'm one of those creepy people that stares at couples canoodling and daydreams instead of silently cursing them for being happy.

Dharma, as far as the whole elementary valentines go, I have mixed feelings about it.

I would have been the child who never received a valentine if it weren't for the rule, and I do believe my heart would have been shattered (as it often was in elementary school, being homeless and dirty and extremely weird).  But, I also don't believe in sheltering children from the inevitable.  I'll have to think more on that. 

I would hate, in the present, to have to give a valentine to someone who didn't deserve it.

Trinitie

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Reply #5 February 1, 2006 4:18:07 PM
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Dharma, as far as the whole elementary valentines go, I have mixed feelings about it.


Actually that was me, JillUser. I think Dharma, Karma and I have such similar views on things that people keep mixing us up when reading our comments. It has happened quite a bit lately. I can't speak for them but I take it as a compliment
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Reply #6 February 1, 2006 5:15:21 PM
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What's up with it?
Well, I dunno, but last I heard it was gonna drop by at 12:00AM on the 14th and stay for about a day.
I guess it plans on taking in dinner and a movie, maybe buying some flowers and/or candy, maybe a card. Maybe a little...well...you KNNNNNOOOOW! Then it was gonna leave at about 11:59:59PM.
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Reply #7 February 1, 2006 5:35:19 PM
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Every day is Valentine's day as far as I'm concerned.

I don't really pay attention to it.
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Reply #8 February 1, 2006 6:11:43 PM
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Lol, I do get all three of you mixed up, Jilluser.

Well, I actually don't like Karma too much, BUT DON'T TELL HER!!!  (heheheheheh)

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Reply #9 February 1, 2006 6:56:07 PM
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Well, I dunno, but last I heard it was gonna drop by at 12:00AM on the 14th and stay for about a day.
I guess it plans on taking in dinner and a movie, maybe buying some flowers and/or candy, maybe a card. Maybe a little...well...you KNNNNNOOOOW! Then it was gonna leave at about 11:59:59PM.




I like Valentines Day. Mostly cause I'm girly and I like flowers and chocolates and pink and red stuff with hearts. You know what's better than a Hershey's Kiss? A Hershey's Kiss in a PINK foil wrapper!

It's just an over-hyped holiday that breaks up the monotony of the year. My kids get to buy and hand out cards, they make me little construction paper hearts and love notes, my husband and I give them a Valentine's bag full of candies and toys, and my husband gives me a sweet card.

What's not fun about that?

Of course, I'm married, so I don't have the whole "do I need a boyfriend at Valentines?" thing going on. I can't tell you how happy I am to no longer be a teenager stuck in high school.
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Reply #10 February 1, 2006 10:09:43 PM
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Well, I actually don't like Karma too much, BUT DON'T TELL HER!!! (heheheheheh)


Watch it, she's everywhere!
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Reply #11 February 2, 2006 12:21:15 AM
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I guess I'm just one of the guys who dislikes seeing everything so commercialized. And this will be my 19th year alone on this particular day. Ah well, I'll just go running with my dog.
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Reply #12 February 2, 2006 11:31:50 AM
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coming from someone who never had a valentine for valentine's day I definately know what you mean. And I'm a female to boot. However, I think it's a nice holiday for those who are together and it promotes spending time with the one you love ( in my case my son this year) and I think that CAN be a good thing. But it does seem to put undue pressure on those of us that aren't in relationships. So... live on Valentine's Day, but leave us single people alone!
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Reply #13 February 2, 2006 11:57:32 PM
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I think that if you aren't in a relationship, you really don't have any worth as a person.

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Reply #14 February 3, 2006 1:34:48 AM
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When I was in grade school, back in the dinosaur age.., we could give Valentines to whomever we pleased and plump little ole
me didn't get as many as little Nancy with her blond curly hair, blue eyes, and pretty clothes....
Then we HAD to give one to everyone, so if you weren't liked, you'd get an ugly one, or a mean one, like with a pig on it.......

Fast forward to dating years fun times
Fast forward to married years, HA!

Fast forward to divorced years........

Fast forward to dating years again! the best ever

Now...... What's Valentine's Day?
well one could share it with a senior in a nursing home, or an animal shelter...or donate an hour at a food pantry..
share your heart with another in need
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Reply #15 February 3, 2006 10:14:39 AM
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lol thanks lil bro hahahahhaaaaaaaa.. as if you should talk
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Reply #16 February 4, 2006 1:20:04 PM
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Watch it, she's everywhere!

....hence.....the joke.....

"""""I think that if you aren't in a relationship, you really don't have any worth as a person."""""

Agreed. 

"""""as if you should talk"""""

Trinitie

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Reply #17 February 4, 2006 2:38:11 PM
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I think people tend to forget that Valentine's Day doesn't only have to be about romantic love.

Even during the time when I didn't have a "sweetheart", I always enjoyed giving Valentines to the people I care about--sister, mom, nieces, students, etc. Of course it's going to be all the more special now that I do have a sweetheart, but I still intend to give pieces of my heart to everyone I love (how corny sounding is that).

I have no shame in admitting I like Valentine's day...yes, of course you should be showing Love everyday (just like you should be showing the Christmas spirit of peace everyday), but I like that there's a day I can show it to many in extra special ways.
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Reply #18 February 4, 2006 9:19:15 PM
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Even during the time when I didn't have a "sweetheart", I always enjoyed giving Valentines to the people I care about--sister, mom, nieces, students, etc.


Good point! I used to love making Valentines for my parents when I was little and then in college I absolutely loved getting a Valentine care package from my parents. It's a good day to do a little something special for anyone you love.
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