Did you get anything for Valentines Day?

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My DH ‘doesn’t believe’ in Valentine’s Day so we never exchange cards or presents. I should really stop trying to drop hints after 8 years how about everyone else?

I don’t believe in it and my DH and I have never celebrated it in 12 years. That kind of prescribed romance makes me cringe. My DH treats me lovingly every day of the year, that’s what I expect not overpriced flowers and a soppy card on a specific day because he’s been told to.

Well your thread just reminded me that it is Valentine's Day, so no 😂 Been together 5 years. I think people are very varied in how seriously they take VD.

Nope we don’t bother. I got some roses the first year but nothing since.

Well not now (widow). But I think my husband may have given me cards, but we both thought it was a ridiculous money making holiday, and seeing my 17 year old spend £15 on roses, £50 on jewelry amd even more on chocolate I have not changed my mind!

A shag and lunch. Perfect

Sex toys. As usual. Perfect.

No because we don't want to join in with the hype but we are having pheasant for dinner.

A homemade card from dh and my dds. That's all I want. I love romance but dh isnt into valentines day at all so I dont try and change him

We've exchanged cheesy homemade cards - which makes us laugh. That's fine for me!

No, nothing.

Do you get a special prize for “not joining the hype”?

We don’t really celebrate it, we do lots of romantic stuff other times of the year so that’s ok with us

That said, I’m not gonna be a sniffy dick to those people who choose the celebrate it. People being in love is a nice thing and however they celebrate it is good for them.

I got roses, a box of chocs and a nice card. DP doesn’t care about Valentine’s Day but he knows I like it. We’ll have a Chinese later and watch a film with a few drinks. We treat each other with love every day but it’s just an excuse to celebrate

I feel terrible because I've received roses, a card and a hamper of local goodies from someone I thought was just a friend. Oops!

I agree. When I worked in the office (before all of this wfh malarkey) it did seem to be a type of competition, especially amongst the younger couples, over whose partner had been the most extravagant or spent the most money. But I do think a simple act like giving a card and chocolates or cooking a nice meal is a nice thing to do.

A card. I was pleased because my husband chose a picture he knew I'd like, not actually a Valentines branded card, and wrote his own message.

We are having guinea fowl for dinner.

People on social media posting photos of their flowers and presents has just reminded me how extraordinarily tacky Valentine's Day has become. I'd rather be married to a "non-believer" than a Valentine's Day wanker! I might go down to supermarket later to see if they've reduced the flowers though .

Some expensive chocolates and a card. I've made pancakes for breakfast and going to do get a nice dinner.

I've never been bothered about valentines day really, but it's nice for someone to show a little extra love, although it's pointless if they don't do that the other 364 days of the year!

DH gave me a small bar of Frys mint cream (mmmm). I gave him a packet of love hearts. That's a pretty normal valentines day for us.

We don’t do Valentine’s gifts. We exchange cards and make an effort with a special meal at home.

We exchanged cards and have bought the M&S dine in thing. We’ll have some fizz later.

We said no gifts but DH has just surprised me with an apron which sounds like a terrible present but I love it! It has a drawing of a dog on it who looks just like our DPup. I’m delighted.

Bouquet, some Jo Malone and a card. Chocolates later, I suspect.

Don't usually bother at all but I did get DH a nice personalised card. He's still asleep but I'm not holding my breath! He got me done really expensive and lovely jewellery for Christmas.

I got roses and lovely cards from dh and dc. Also just having toast cut into a heart shape. Very sweet. I am cooking fillet steak and chips for dinner today. It is nice to do something special for valentines. I bought dh chocolates and a new book he had his eye on.

I know people sneer at those who participate but me and DH have always done a nice card with a message inside each year and despite me not being the love-y, sentimental type, I love the messages.