Comments | savethewave: I wrote this last year, and it still seems to apply, sadly.

savethewave

I wrote this last year, and it still seems to apply, sadly.

Feb 14, 2007 06:14

Valentine's Day: It sets men up for failure.I was watching TV yesterday, and I saw story after story with the message "stuck in a bind over Valentines Day?" or commercials advertising diamond jewelry costing thousands. Men are set up to fail ( Read more... )

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triphala February 14 2007, 15:56:23 UTC

I've always felt uncomfortable at the prospect of someone feeling obligated to buy me some overpriced crap, but I do like exchanging meaningful symbols of love, which usually don't cost that much.

For example, I usually cook a big Italian dinner, and give C. a gift card to Barnes and Noble. Last year, I got some flowers and one of the seasons of the Simpsons. It seems more personal and practical this way, and it's stuff we both enjoy. I'd be surprised if we spend more than $100 between the two of us.

However, sex, good sex and lots of it, is mandatory, which is why we have to make sure that we save the big dinner for later on, as those carbs and heavy cheeses can be a bitch to one's energy level. >:)

dariens_haircut February 14 2007, 16:11:59 UTC

Yes, yes, and yes.

We've already got that last one covered.
We have plans for when she gets home from work.
Then, we'll worry about food.

jennvix February 14 2007, 16:13:54 UTC

I have an idea. Instead of giving us women stupid crap we don't even need, how about an all day hot monkey love session. Now that's what you call a good gift. Damn straight. :D

triphala February 14 2007, 18:12:57 UTC

Amen, sister! Lots of oral. Make it special my starting off with a realllly gooooodddd, orgasmically good, even, foot massage. AAaaaah.

sharmel February 15 2007, 05:09:21 UTC

I third this. DEFINETLY ONE WHOLE DAY OF NEKED LOVING!!!

dj_tm5 February 14 2007, 20:09:39 UTC

Fuck diamonds.
Give 50 pounds of grade 1 copper, or 150 pounds of 316 grade stainless steel.

gogleberry February 14 2007, 20:54:47 UTC

...if it's any consoloation, I believe that this is the most rediculous holiday ever... except to put money in my pocket because I work in a jewelry store.... But I believe this because the demands that people make for this "holiday" are preposterous!

It's something that just makes single people feel like shit and coupled people gloat.

BESIDES the fact that if you love someone, you should be showing that affection at ANY time... or perhaps ALL the time... not be FORCED into something stupid because EVERYONE ELSE IS.

So I completely agree with you. And that money would be better spent going to Fiji or something. yes. :-P

jjvast40 February 15 2007, 00:05:20 UTC

Completely agree. What worsens the set up even more is that Valentine's Day suddenly becomes a huge competition. It's not good enough that you have to go out and buy overpriced useless crap. No, you have to get BETTER overpriced useless crap than that guy over there. No matter what, you can just never win.