Valentines gifts etiquette

red_devil

we've always seemed to mark the day either a present or a card.

eklynne

We don't do Valentine's Day. Waste of money.

floss2

We always do pressies, even if only a token. This year he's getting a new dressing gown - was resigned to spending the mopney on it and was charged 50% at the till so result!

snowmaid

Chocolate spread, candles and handcuffs are always appreciated! With a little note, 'meet you later!'

timberflake

My girlfriend and I don't bother with anything. Does Valentines Day have any religious significance = No. Is it a special day specific to the two of us (ie anniversary) = No. Is it a day dreamt up by Hallmark to boost the dip in revenue between Christmas and Easter = Yes!

I don't see why I should have to show my partner I love her on a day that I'm told to! I already do that 365 days a year!

Pee

My boyfriend's birthday is near Valentine's day, so I wouldn't usually buy him anything. I buy him loads the rest of the year as he is so easy to buy presents for and never goes shopping, so can be appreciative of anything.

I do expect a card and flowers from him, and I helped him by booking a weekend away for the both of us, but it's a very money saving break!!!

Most of the presents you see specifically for Vaelentine's day are tat, so I wouldn't bother, but one year there was I love you Marmite, which he loves, so of course I got that.

It's only unfair if over the year it doesn't balance out.

dieselhead

I think part of the problem is that I have no idea what to buy him, in some respects his birthday and Christmas are easier, but I sort of feel it should have a valentines theme and I hate the thought of getting him teddy etc just as much as he would probably dislike receiving it.

Stephb1986_2

I'm so stuck on what to get him, I've ordered the invention of lying as he loves ricky gervaise and i've got him a card but thats all I've got up to so far. We got engaged on christmas day so wanted to do something really special.

Steph xx

savingmummy

timberflake wrote: »

My girlfriend and I don't bother with anything. Does Valentines Day have any religious significance = No. Is it a special day specific to the two of us (ie anniversary) = No. Is it a day dreamt up by Hallmark to boost the dip in revenue between Christmas and Easter = Yes!

I don't see why I should have to show my partner I love her on a day that I'm told to! I already do that 365 days a year!

Awwww very true!! :T

elfen

A ski bag, as his is broken and he needs a new one. Usually get him something he likes/needs as he'll never get it himself.