How do you feel about Valentines Day?

Hello Winterrose I definately do love the idea of a special day, just to get and receive a card just in the inbetween Christmas and Easter, just because. Oh no, I always try to be nicey, nicey all the time, but it is just fun to have an extra day in to show the loved one via, flowers, dinner, dancing, walking on the beach, or exploring in the forest. Actually I am not sure, I've never really got into how this day was created, when I am involved in a relationship it is great to exchange flowers etc., of course when I am not involved, I feel left out when my workmates are sent flowers to the office, but I am happy for them. I do not believe that people need a special day to prove their love for each other, but I believe that it is great, like I mentioned above, it's a day just to express in a card that someone created, that I could not put in words to be able to find it in a card shop, hey that's what I feel everyday. I have been alone for a few years now, (by choice) it just makes long for a soul-mate even more. Since I do not have that now, I just like to think back to past relationships and remember how I felt on that day, and to be very happy for the ones that are exchanging cards, I know/remember that feeling. It is special to me, because I have a granddaughter that will be turning 6 in a few weeks, so I've been having her over to my home and we have been making Valentine's Cards for her Mom and Dad, and grandparents. My mom or dad never sat down with us, however they did buy us those ones from the store, but I find the personal handmade ones by the children are so so so beautiful Like I stated earlier I did not know the history about the day in general, I will always be a student for the rest of my living days, thank-you Winterose

I do exert effort in making Valentine's Day more special than usual. I just don't make too much of a big deal out of it nor do I spend too much money for it. Like this time I wrote a romantic letter to my love, just telling her how I feel. Bottom line is we should love each other every single day.

Hello winterose, 1. I like the idea of a special day of celebration, however, I don't believe it need be February 14th and that it need be according to 'social tradition.' It would be great if individuals and families showed some creativity and developed their own traditions to show each other they care - year round. 2. Yes, I feel it can be hypocritical to give loved ones gifts or treat them special for a specific day and then discontinue the kind treatment at other times. This can make 'kindness' a 'fabricated' quality! 3. Valentine's Day definitely does have the effect for many people, of making retailers richer and masses poorer. Many people who cannot afford to do so spend their hard earned money on an event/occasion that causes peer pressure action. Society is a dangerous influence on many special occasions, and I think that Valentine's Day is one of the most highly charged pressure occasions observed almost globally. 4. No, people who love each other don't need a day such as Valentine's Day to show proof of their love. 5. Depending on an individual's esteem level, Valentine's Day may or may not make some people feel miserable. The point is - it is a 'tradition' of sorts, not really a 'necessity' to observe. Unfortunately, the way in which media and society promote the event is guilt-inducing, highlights 'alone-ness' and 'solitary' individuals in a way that can be harmful at worst - ANNOYING and UNWARRANTED, at best. 6. Valentine's Day is just another day. By the same token, if I feel that I want to express special feelings for someone, I won't wait until February 14th to give a gift, send chocolates or flowers, or whatever seems appropriate at the time! Thank you for asking.

Here goes: LOL -- this is fun. 1. Yes, I like the idea of a special day. Not having anyone with me on the special day is sucky. 2. No more hypocritical than Mother's Day, Father's Day or Grandparents' Day -- are the people hypocritical. Some are, some aren't. 3. Yes, I believe it is. 4. No, people who love each other don't need a special day to prove it. 5. Miserable? No. It's just a day which isn't a celebratory day. It isn't that important, because of question #4 -- people in love don't really need a special day to prove their love. 6. As a person without a significant other, it's just another day.

Well, I am a self-confessed Valentine's Day sceptic, so my answers are going to be predictable I'm afraid... 1. Come to think of it, you always have birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate with your love ones. So no, you don't really need another special day. 2. Yes. If you love somebody, you're trying to be at your best behaviour all year long. 3. Yes. What's wrong with buying gifts for your loved ones whenever you feel like it and can afford it? 4. No. I've been with my fiance for nine years and we have never stopped showing each other how much we love each other. In fact, most of the time I want to go out and shout to everybody "hey, I'm in love and it feels great!" 5. I didn't mind seeing loved up couples on Valentine's Day when I was single; after all, you don't know the ins and outs of a relationship, so you don't know if these couples you see dining together and holding hands put on a brave face just for the sake of the day. But other single people might not feel the same and feel really bad having their single status thrown at their face... 6. It's just Thursday as usual; I was at work in the morning and my fiance is at work now. What matters is that we love each other, care about each other and try to be on our best behaviour and work things out each and every day - not just one day!

yeah i like this day, i got a flower from my lover, very fresh , its roses. and im very appreciated what i got. valentines is just like nothing when i was young but in this age i fell valentines day more meaningful espeacially when i got that love me. life is wonderful.

Valentine's Day is fun, but I never got bent out of shape when I was single. I figured the right person would come along wheneer it happened, and eventually he did. Last year we celebrate Valentine's Day at a little Thai restaurant in Sedona, and this year we just stayed home with a big box of chocolates.

To me i think its just onother like of an occasion to show love to my love....other than that i dont believe in anything that there is this special day....I think and believe that everyday is special...when i am with her...

Well, I am a self-confessed Valentine's Day sceptic, so my answers are going to be predictable I'm afraid... 1. Come to think of it, you always have birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate with your love ones. So no, you don't really need another special day. 2. Yes. If you love somebody, you're trying to be at your best behaviour all year long. 3. Yes. What's wrong with buying gifts for your loved ones whenever you feel like it and can afford it? 4. No. I've been with my fiance for nine years and we have never stopped showing each other how much we love each other. In fact, most of the time I want to go out and shout to everybody "hey, I'm in love and it feels great!" 5. I didn't mind seeing loved up couples on Valentine's Day when I was single; after all, you don't know the ins and outs of a relationship, so you don't know if these couples you see dining together and holding hands put on a brave face just for the sake of the day. But other single people might not feel the same and feel really bad having their single status thrown at their face... 6. It's just Thursday as usual; I was at work in the morning and my fiance is at work now. What matters is that we love each other, care about each other and try to be on our best behaviour and work things out each and every day - not just one day!