I love the idea of Valentine's Day but don't think you have to spend a ton of money to show how much you care. It's nice to spend a quiet night inside eating dinner together. You can spend a ton of money on roses and candy or you can just spend the time together.
And make sure your woman WANTS lingerie in the first place.
I *hated* getting lingerie from my guy. First off, I have plenty, I don't need more. Secondly, whatever he got, I usually hated. Thirdly, I'd much rather get something other than underwear. A nice love poem written from the heart, a potted plant, a Snickers Bar...anything but more underwear.
I think it is a nice "reminder" to appreciate your loved one, but it has seriously become too commercial-y. If I had it my way, I would change the day into all-those-who-I-love day and just get a bunch of friends/family together!
Valentine's Day becomes a woman's personal Christmas or another stressful holiday for a man or couple if you let it. There are tons of ways people try to get you to spend your money all year long, and this is just another one of those "excuses." I saw ad after ad after ad on TVs and beer and party foods and things like that for the Super Bowl.
In my house, we try to avoid advertising as much as possible. This is made much easier with our DVR. And this way, we CHOOSE what we want to spend our money and our time on without *too much* influence from advertisers pushing a product. We can look at our budget and say, "We have x dollars to spend on Valentine's Day (or any other holiday). What should we do?" We celebrate our love all year long, so this is just another nice day to do it (and to express our love again to our parents).
I have what most academics would call the perfect job, but it is in a horrible location, for me at least! If I had to do it over, I would have extended my previous contract and stayed where I was before, but I wanted to "move on" to bigger things. Now, I'm only 5 months at this job and I'm ready to move. This was a big mistake. I'm young, single, and female and I'm living in a town where everyone (no kidding) is coupled and/or elderly. The closest city is an hour away and getting there is boring at best, treacherous at worst.
Take my advice, if you're like me and your job is not your life, pick location over the job...especially if you're single!
My wife was a manager at Victoria Secret, and after hearing stories of the nuts that come in there, if you just act like a normal shopper, they will answer every question you have and help you make selections. It doesn't bother me in the slightest to go in there.
Really, Valentine's Day is nothing BUT commercial. I get so sick of seeing the stores full of red and pink junk! I *do* like the chance to do fun things with my husband, but I'd rather not do them the same day as everybody else, you know?
It sort of makes me think of the self-help idea that you can't control what other people say or do, only how you react. If you think Valentine's Day is too commercial, make a scratch paper Valentine and give the gift of a passionate kiss. Or skip it all together.
Personally, I can do without the lingerie but I'll take chocolates or flowers from darn near anyone!
My husband and I already have a "romantic" holiday--our anniversary. I don't understand why people would want to make such a big deal out of celebrating a random day that's shared by everyone, rather than commemorating a day that's special to just the two of you.
When in doubt . . . don't. I have never had a lingerie gift go well, and I don't think these points would help. Buy massage oil and give her a massage, it will go over much better and probably be cheaper!
Let me explain. Yes, of course it's overdone and too commercial.
However, if it makes you take the time to do something special for your loved one... prepare a special meal, spend some extra time, take a trip, etc. it is worth it. We all go too fast in life and sometimes take our loved ones for granted, if this holiday makes you slow down and really appreciate your honey, I'm all for it!
I definitely agree with everything in the article -- find something in her size, and close to her taste, with just a touch of flair.
But, that being said, the best lingerie I have is from when I took my boyfriend lingerie shopping WITH me. It took about twenty minutes to get him to stop freaking out in Frederick's of Hollywood -- but once he did, I could finally figure out what he liked. By asking, "Honey, do you prefer this one, or this one? Okay, and what do you like about it?" a few times, I was finally able to figure out his taste in lingerie!!! Which he would never have been able to articulate. From there, I picked something I felt sexy in, but that I knew would also turn him on -- and knowing that turned me on!
Guys, if you're unsure, buy the gift certificate, and then go WITH her! You'll get to see her model a few different styles, and the anticipation is really fun.
(p.s. Apparently it was black lace and jewel tones... why guys can't manage to say this stuff is beyond me, but I stopped buying the sheer white nighties!)
Actually, many people are addicted to the cup of coffee - it's not just the headache that makes it hard to let go. There's a comfort factor. And anyway, a caffeine patch can be tapered off, duh.
...and I can't say I totally agree with the last paragraph of #2, as it sounds more like a gift for the giver. I have a drawer full of bikini-cut cotton skivvies and no-wire lace-free bras because that's the only thing I'm comfortable in. If someone buys me a thong or a lacy cami, odds are it'll stay "forgotten" in the back of the closet or be returned/exchanged.
I think Valentine's day is way too commercialized. It has just become a huge money-maker for a lot of companies and that's really not what it should be about. I don't think there should be just one day to show someone else that you love/care about them...that should be a daily thing
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I love the idea of Valentine's Day but don't think you have to spend a ton of money to show how much you care. It's nice to spend a quiet night inside eating dinner together. You can spend a ton of money on roses and candy or you can just spend the time together.
Way too commercial. Love should be shown everyday, not just once a year.
hello again, its the guest that had bad bs in october, there better now, but still running low in the afternoons.
And make sure your woman WANTS lingerie in the first place.
I *hated* getting lingerie from my guy. First off, I have plenty, I don't need more. Secondly, whatever he got, I usually hated. Thirdly, I'd much rather get something other than underwear. A nice love poem written from the heart, a potted plant, a Snickers Bar...anything but more underwear.
If Valentine's Day had a grinch what would it look like?
Come on guys, what's not fun about hearts and candy? Valentine's day is not an obligation. Lighten up.
I think it is a nice "reminder" to appreciate your loved one, but it has seriously become too commercial-y. If I had it my way, I would change the day into all-those-who-I-love day and just get a bunch of friends/family together!
Valentine's Day becomes a woman's personal Christmas or another stressful holiday for a man or couple if you let it. There are tons of ways people try to get you to spend your money all year long, and this is just another one of those "excuses." I saw ad after ad after ad on TVs and beer and party foods and things like that for the Super Bowl.
In my house, we try to avoid advertising as much as possible. This is made much easier with our DVR. And this way, we CHOOSE what we want to spend our money and our time on without *too much* influence from advertisers pushing a product. We can look at our budget and say, "We have x dollars to spend on Valentine's Day (or any other holiday). What should we do?" We celebrate our love all year long, so this is just another nice day to do it (and to express our love again to our parents).
I have what most academics would call the perfect job, but it is in a horrible location, for me at least! If I had to do it over, I would have extended my previous contract and stayed where I was before, but I wanted to "move on" to bigger things. Now, I'm only 5 months at this job and I'm ready to move. This was a big mistake. I'm young, single, and female and I'm living in a town where everyone (no kidding) is coupled and/or elderly. The closest city is an hour away and getting there is boring at best, treacherous at worst.
Take my advice, if you're like me and your job is not your life, pick location over the job...especially if you're single!
My wife was a manager at Victoria Secret, and after hearing stories of the nuts that come in there, if you just act like a normal shopper, they will answer every question you have and help you make selections. It doesn't bother me in the slightest to go in there.
Really, Valentine's Day is nothing BUT commercial. I get so sick of seeing the stores full of red and pink junk! I *do* like the chance to do fun things with my husband, but I'd rather not do them the same day as everybody else, you know?
It sort of makes me think of the self-help idea that you can't control what other people say or do, only how you react. If you think Valentine's Day is too commercial, make a scratch paper Valentine and give the gift of a passionate kiss. Or skip it all together.
Personally, I can do without the lingerie but I'll take chocolates or flowers from darn near anyone!
My husband and I already have a "romantic" holiday--our anniversary. I don't understand why people would want to make such a big deal out of celebrating a random day that's shared by everyone, rather than commemorating a day that's special to just the two of you.
When in doubt . . . don't. I have never had a lingerie gift go well, and I don't think these points would help. Buy massage oil and give her a massage, it will go over much better and probably be cheaper!
Yes and No
Let me explain. Yes, of course it's overdone and too commercial.
However, if it makes you take the time to do something special for your loved one... prepare a special meal, spend some extra time, take a trip, etc. it is worth it. We all go too fast in life and sometimes take our loved ones for granted, if this holiday makes you slow down and really appreciate your honey, I'm all for it!
Yes it is. A good excuse for chocolate makers to sell old stock in heart shaped boxes.
My girlfriend and I don't celebrate V-day at all, we both believe its just turned into a greeting card holiday.
I definitely agree with everything in the article -- find something in her size, and close to her taste, with just a touch of flair.
But, that being said, the best lingerie I have is from when I took my boyfriend lingerie shopping WITH me. It took about twenty minutes to get him to stop freaking out in Frederick's of Hollywood -- but once he did, I could finally figure out what he liked. By asking, "Honey, do you prefer this one, or this one? Okay, and what do you like about it?" a few times, I was finally able to figure out his taste in lingerie!!! Which he would never have been able to articulate. From there, I picked something I felt sexy in, but that I knew would also turn him on -- and knowing that turned me on!
Guys, if you're unsure, buy the gift certificate, and then go WITH her! You'll get to see her model a few different styles, and the anticipation is really fun.
(p.s. Apparently it was black lace and jewel tones... why guys can't manage to say this stuff is beyond me, but I stopped buying the sheer white nighties!)
I love this article. Thank you!
Actually, many people are addicted to the cup of coffee - it's not just the headache that makes it hard to let go. There's a comfort factor. And anyway, a caffeine patch can be tapered off, duh.
...and I can't say I totally agree with the last paragraph of #2, as it sounds more like a gift for the giver. I have a drawer full of bikini-cut cotton skivvies and no-wire lace-free bras because that's the only thing I'm comfortable in. If someone buys me a thong or a lacy cami, odds are it'll stay "forgotten" in the back of the closet or be returned/exchanged.
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I think it is too commercial. I prefer homemade gifts that take some thought and time.
I think Valentine's day is way too commercialized. It has just become a huge money-maker for a lot of companies and that's really not what it should be about. I don't think there should be just one day to show someone else that you love/care about them...that should be a daily thing