Are you dropping hints already for Valentine's Day gifts?

@kareng (61855)
United States
February 2, 2009 2:22pm CST
Valentine's Day is just around the corner so have you started dropping hints to you boyfriend, husband, Significant Other as to what you would love to have for Valentine's Day? If so, what is on your list? Traditional chocolates? Lingerie? A night out on the town? A nice dinner out? A cozy dinner for two at home? Roses? Something else? Please share your thoughts! Or will you be happy with a surprise? Let's talk about Valentine's Day!
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
2 Feb 09
no I don't really bother with valentines day, that is only commercial the love my partner and I have for each other is celebrated everyday, not just because it is valentines day.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
2 Feb 09
That is awesome! I like the attitude!
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• Ireland
2 Feb 09
I really don't know what I shall be doing for Valentine's Day. A cosy dinner at home with a few good movies sounds ideal. That is, providing the dinner is a takeaway. It wouldn't be much fun if I had to slog over a hot oven to cook the dinner. Yes, maybe we will order a chinese and I will make the dessert to follow. No trouble to open a can of fruit and a packet of custard. Hope you have a great day.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
3 Feb 09
That sounds like a great night at home! I hope you have a wonderful night! Not sure what we are doing yet. At least Valentine's Day is on the weekend this year and we don't have to worry about getting up early for work! That's always an excuse here!
• United States
7 Feb 09
I do not want to celebrate Valentines day. I do not think we need to since we have been married for 31 years. I may get a card for my son and daughter. Next year will be fun since our grandson will almost be a year. My son's girlfriend will be induced on February 16 and our first grand baby will be born sometime on the 16th or 17.
@kareng (61855)
• United States
9 Feb 09
My grandson - My grandson, who will be turning 2 later this month!
Awesome and congratulations on the upcoming birth of a new grandson. My first and only (so far) grandson will be two years old later this month. I am very much looking forward to Valentine's Day and his Birthday celebration! He's a little cutie!
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
14 Feb 09
Oh he is a doll! I got him a gorilla Valentine's Day balloon because he loves monkeys, some sweetheart candy and a little zip up hooded jacket with a big truck on it that lights up. He loves his Papa's big truck so he should be thrilled with this. He is allergic to chocolate so can't have any of the good stuff! I bet you can't wait! They are so much fun!
• United States
14 Feb 09
kareng he is such a cutie I love his blue eyes. did you get him something for Valentiens day. I cannot want to send the baby a Valentines day card, and then a birthday card. I cannot wait for Christmas also. Our daughter his Auntie is also looking forward to having a nephew, her hubby is already planning family vacations and he has already asked when they can take the baby for a weekend. What a great thing this baby is for our family it has brought us all closer.
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
2 Feb 09
moving - well the attic is done lol
I'm not dropping any hints, and I'm not expecting anything this Valentine's Day. You see a few weeks back, he decided he was ready to move on, alone. So I've been dealing with sorting and packing and planning for my move. So, for this year, it's just another day for me.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
2 Feb 09
Awe, that's sad hon. I hope you cheer up and take care of yourself!
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• United States
3 Feb 09
I'm sure I'll receive valentine cards from my sister, and parents in Texas. And I might just take myself out to dinner or to the casino for a little fun. Or get some take-out and do my favorite thing........scrapbooking.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
3 Feb 09
All of those sound nice!
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
2 Feb 09
not yet.any sudgestion for my hubby?
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
2 Feb 09
That all depends on what you want! Do you like flowers? Or something that will last like cologne or perfume? Or maybe an night out on the town? Give it some thought!
@kareng (61855)
• United States
2 Feb 09
Well then, tell him your top 3 and you won't be disappointed!
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
2 Feb 09
i like all what you have mentioned
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• Philippines
3 Feb 09
i dont have relevant other or special someone as of the moment. but with my parents i always give them roses and chocolates. it's very common. and they always have the clue on what to get during this ocassion. so im thinking of other way to celebrate it with them. any sugg?
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
4 Feb 09
You could take them out to dinner? I don't know! If you want a different kind of gift a huge fruit basket would be nice and healthy too!
• Philippines
5 Feb 09
thanks for the response....
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@spoiled311 (5500)
• Philippines
3 Feb 09
hi kareng! not really, i don't have anything in mind to receive on valentine's day. i am more focused on just having a safe delivery soon. yup, i am pregnant. but my husband and i are preparing or planning to have a special expensive dinner in a japanese restaurant. that is about it. i am not expecting to receive any gift from him, after all, we are saving up for the coming of the baby. i still love my very precious husband just the same, take care and God bless you! happy mylotting! :d
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
Having a special dinner out is a nice way to celebrate! Good luck on your delivery and I hope you will post pics whenever you get back online. When is your baby due?
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
3 Feb 09
We don't exchange gifts for Valentine's Day, although we do do romantic things at other times. When we were dating, he used to buy me presents, but now we are saving up for a house, so we aren't buying any presents or anything like that. He will probably cook me a nice dinner, though.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
Cooking you a nice dinner would be an awesome treat! Good luck on buying a new house!
• United States
3 Feb 09
We don't usually exchange V-day gifts, just cards and sometimes he gives me flowers. I may buy him some chocolates. I alway make a really nice diner- we never go out on Valentine's day- that's amateur night! lol
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
LOL, I love your term for it--amateur night. Too funny! Hope you have a nice time!
• United States
3 Feb 09
My fiance needs a lot of help in this area, so I've been dropping as many hints as I can to give him a clue. :-) He tries, but I've learned to accept that he's just not good at surprises. LOL
@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
I know what you mean! It's not one of those holidays where a kitchen appliance would be appropriate! Good luck!
@shaggin (72263)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I am not dropping hints for gifts that I want to receive. I don't really care if I get presents or not. My parents usually buy me some stuff but my husband and I don't exchange gifts with each other anymore. We don't have enough money to buy presents for each other for all the holidays. He never appreciated anything that I bought for him yet thought everything he bought for me was the most wonderful present in the world and would get mad if I didn't use the stuff he bought for me. So we just agreed to stop buying each other presents. For Christmas and birthdays we each just get a certain amount of money that we can spend on whatever we want. I usually just save the money for when I really need something but he goes and buys a new video game or whatever he wants.
@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
Sounds a little lopsided, hon.
@sparquel (121)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I think I drop hints all year long ...lol. Not really for anything special, but a nice surprise is always appreciated. My hubby and I have been together for 30 years, so he pretty much knows how I am. :)
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
Awesome! You have a couple of years on me. I like your hint idea...all year long. LOL!
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
3 Feb 09
In past years I have, but with this economy I am not pushing. My husband work might be laying people off this month, so I would rather he not spend any money to buy me anything this year. I would rather he get creative and do something for me rather than buy me something. I am going to make him something.
@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
You have a great point there! We aren't buying gifts this year either. It will be limited to cards and a nice home cooked dinner!
@eagle_f15 (1827)
• Malaysia
3 Feb 09
My husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's day and we never will. But his birthday is just 2 days before Valentine's day so we will be celebrating his birthday. For this year it will be a cozy dinner of spaghetti for two (this is his favorite dish and I will be cooking it) and I might get him a piece of cake either chocolate cake or cheese cake also his favorite. I think celebrating it at home is much more economical and cozy - away from the traffic and noise.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
I agree with you. You can also carry on a conversation at home and hear each other! Some restaurants are getting very bad, with tables pushed too close where you can't talk without everyone around you knowing all your business. Ugg! Your dinner at home sounds much nicer. Pull out the candles and have a romantic dinner!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
2 Feb 09
My wife is not into the whole Heartsy fartsy day actually. But I always buy myself some candy as she doesn't like it. She doesn't buy me it so I get it myself. Hahahaha! HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
3 Feb 09
There ya go! Glad you treat yourself! Everyone deserves some favorite candy every now and then!
@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
2 Feb 09
Hints? What are those :-D My "hint" was to tell my husband to make reservations at this restaurant I want to try :-D Haha, I gave up on hints a long time ago when I realized how many of them go WHOOSH right over his head. We are going to try this new italian place, and then get Cold Stone for dessert :) Only thing I ever want or expect is candy and/or flowers. My mom gave me flowers and a new vase for my bday, so I already "hinted" that he can now buy me flowers for vday b/c I have a vase :-D I'll probably hint that again in a week ;)
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
2 Feb 09
I like your approach :) It's cuts down to the nitty gritty and leaves no doubt. Let's hope this tradition holds up year after year! From my experience, it seems like the day gets less important the longer we have been married! Acckkk!
• United States
3 Feb 09
I'm not really dropping any hints for anything. I'm not sure what I want. It's just a nice day to celebrate with each other. I can't think of anything that I'd want at this point that would be practical anyway but I have thought of practical gifts for my partner.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
5 Feb 09
Ok, well who said it had to be practical? hehe!
@AmbiePam (93961)
• United States
3 Feb 09
I don't know if you have already been asked this because I'm answering from my e-mail. But what do you want for Valentine's Day? Are you getting anything for your guy? I'm not in a relationship right now, but I always get something small for my parents, sister, and a couple of friends. Just so they know I care.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
4 Feb 09
I have already gotten him a card and I usually spring for the dinner :) I used to get my girls something, but I quit once they are grown. I do pick up a little something for the grandson. He's my cutie now to spoil!
@ds6413 (2070)
• United States
2 Feb 09
Hello, I already got my valentines gift from my b/f. He got me an i-pod touch 16 gb. I love it and I have used it to check my email and write email. One of His friends wired my appartment into my personal hotspot. He will probably get me some chocolates too., not sure what to get for him
@kareng (61855)
• United States
4 Feb 09
Wow, that's cool! I'm sure you will find the perfect gift for him!
@dmrone (746)
• United States
2 Feb 09
No, i haven't dropped any hints. I have not been able to celebrate a Valentine's Day in 22 years, so i figure if he wants me to have anything for Valentine's Day he will get it. It is not really a big deal for me, it just seems like any other day of the year, and that is the way i treat it. I hope everyone gets what they have asked for on Valentine's Day.
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
2 Feb 09
Awww, I hope he comes through for you this year. A card is a nice gesture and easy to do! It's the thought that counts!