It's Coming...

[Lupe]

That's right. Valentines Day.

This is going to be the first time I have ever had a boyfriend around this time of year and I do have a few ideas for him. I plan on making steak, garlic and herb potatoes, some other side and for dessert... German chocolate cake I'll probably get him a card as well. But I keep wondering if there is a little something more I could get him that he would actually like.

So I have to ask, what would you want? What would be your ideal V-Day be like? Guys and gals both!

[spitzu]

Personally I never want/expect anything on V-Day, and I think that swapping cards for any holiday while face to face is beyond silly. Maybe I'm just a grinch

[The Serpent Merchant]

Personally I never want/expect anything on V-Day, and I think that swapping cards for any holiday while face to face is beyond silly. Maybe I'm just a grinch

x2 I don't need a holiday to express affection towards my girlfriend.

[youbeyouibei]

My wife and I are high school sweethearts and I despise Valentines Day, lol! Kidding, I'm kidding! Really though, making dinner (especially THAT! dinner) would take the cake for me as far as someone taking the time to show that they care. I dunno, that's just me...I'm happy if my wife doesn't yell at me most days, lmao!

[KatStoverReptiles]

The hubs usually gets me chocolates (Turtles) and/or flowers (Lilies). This year I've asked for the latest Twilight DVD and a new pair of slippers.

We'll probably go out to dinner (Longhorn Steakhouse).

He usually gets...well...stuff we're not supposed to discuss in a G rated forum as well as a video game or DVD.

[sho220]

He usually gets...well...stuff we're not supposed to discuss in a G rated forum

That was gonna be my suggestion...that's better than any card made...EVER!

[rabernet]

It's interesting to me that the men's replies so far are along the vein of "I don't need a special day to show my love to my lady". Is that an "excuse" to get out of Valentine's Day, or does it illustrate the difference between how men and women view Valentine's Day?

I think for women, it's more sentimental for us. We also don't NEED a special day to show our men that we love them, but we look forward to Valentine's Day as one of the days of the year to take even more time to recognize and appreciate the loved ones in our lives.

A day outside of the normal hustle and bustle of our lives.

If we've been with someone for any length of time, we do sort of settle into our day to day lives and routines and quick kiss goodbye when one heads off to work, the automatic "I love you". Valentine's is a time for us to share on a deeper level, just what it is that we love about you big lug heads! And we need/like to hear from you, just what it is about us that made you choose us to be your gal. What things you appreciate about us above all others.

Yeah, Valentine's is probably a chick holiday - but since you love us - you should indulge us. Guys - don't cheap out on Valentine's Day with that lame excuse "I don't need a holiday to let you know I love you" (or you may find yourself without any love that day and a pillow and blanket on the sofa! LOL). Show your girl what makes her your number one!

Don't just grab the first Valentine card you find, take time to find one that really tells your lady how you really feel about her. She'll know the difference between a well chosen card and one you grabbed as an after thought. On behalf of all the ladie's in your lives - do it for her, she'll be doing it for you.

[LotusCorvus]

My birthday is only a few days before valentine's day, so I don't usually put much emphasis on it since normally I go out for dinner for my birthday anyways.

This year, however, I got my grandma's brownie recipe (complete with the recipe for the chocolate-coffee frosting!), which I plan on making for my partner. I might might him cook dinner as his gift to me, lol

[aldebono]

We have a no card policy in our house. Unless the cards feature little old ladies talking about R rated things (usually given to and from my best friend).

Also, as of this past Saturday, I (female) am free from cooking for the rest of eternity! I gave him food poisoning with the deli meat in our fried egg breakfast sandwich (My sandwich had only egg).

Maybe we will just go out to eat a day before or after to avoid the crowd.

[adamsky27]

I've never been a big fan of getting them flowers, cards, or chocolates either. I'd rather get them something like a manicure, pedicure, or massage. Women tend to like those things and its actually for "them."

That dinner sounds great though! What would I like for Valentine's Day? Hmm why isn't there some pink lavender albino ball python morph yet? I wouldn't mind one of those!