and you get nothing.....:o(
2007-02-13 20:17:38 · 21 answers · asked by tizzy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
Violation Man...you are right, she is way better looking than me, and young!! im not complaining, I am thrilled to bits for her, and my other 2 kids who have now had cards through the post, I just feel like a moan lol
2007-02-13 20:26:16 · update #1
hey faders girl...try reading the additional comments made 12 hours ago....or maybe the words are to long for you to understand...why do some people think its ok to slate you as a parent? After having brought up all three of my children single handed, (extremely well behaved, respectful children at that) I believe I am an excellent role model....durrrr...hang on, why the hell have I wasted 2 minutes of my life replying to that stupid comment..!!!! I aint jealous you silly person, just making a point.
2007-02-14 08:58:40 · update #2
Life goes in swings & roundabouts Sweetheart....I know it's not nice right now to not be getting something from someone that could possibly make your heart miss a beat...but your time WILL come round again...the irony of it is....is that one year you'll probably be getting cards & roses from someone & your Daughter wont, I’ve had that with my Daughter....that's how life goes. Don't worry Hun, you're not left on the shelf...just haven't been found by your new love yet....good luck & Happy Valentines day anyway....here's a Rose from me.
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2007-02-13 20:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Funky 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I remember what it was like when i saw single, all the people with partners would hype it up to be something so important.
One way to look at it is that they are so insecure that they have to partake in the ritual. After all, Valentines was for people who weren't already in relationships, and it was a way to ask someone "to be your valentine". Nowadays through peer pressure even couples who have been married 20 years do all the cards/chocolates/flowers.
They say "it's the thought that counts" I find it more romantic when my fella just brings me home some flowers on a random day for no reason or treats me to something. It shows he's been thinking about me. Whereas on valentines day, if you get a card, it's merely because it's valentines day.
There are lot os similar occasions though like this. Children who have an absent father go through Farthers Day every year, people who are not religious watch other children partake in various occasions.
I think the best way to deal with it is to not feel sad and don't let other makes you feel sad (there's nothing wrong with being single). At the same time, don't act like you hate valentines because it will make you look bitter. You are secure with yourself.
Many of these people exchanging cards and flowers can acutally have a poor relationship with their partner (constant arguing and problems) but valentines gives off the false impression that they're in a loving relationship. Be happy that you're not in a bad relationship.
There's still time though, why not see if there is anyone around you today who you could take a fancy to and send them a cryptic valentines? It's not just up to the men. See where it goes.
Good Luck x
2007-02-13 20:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mariam 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, I don't have a 13-year-old daughter, but I know what you are saying. The more they promote LOVE as the theme, the more it bites into people who do not have a love at present. It may be OK when you are comparatively young, but then you expect to get a whole lot of cards, not one very special one, with dinner and gifts. But the older one gets, the more being alone feels like a permanent condition. I'm going to be 60 next month; alone feels really pretty grim.
But I'm also moving 2,137.9 miles away (don't you love that point nine? That's Yahoo Maps for you!) from here next Monday. And a whole new environment means a whole new crop of interesting people to meet, some of whom may be single, male and senior enough to be plausible for me, young enough to be . . . well, you know what I mean.
Sean Connery look-alike contest in St. Louis, anyone? LOL
2007-02-13 20:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm in a relationship, and I hate Valentine's Day! Luckily, my boyfriend can't stand it either!
The idea that there is one day that is solely dedicated to the celebration of Love is a wonderful thing, but I hate the commercialism, the associated guilt that you have to do something because everyone else is, and the competitiveness where people feel that they are better or worse than other people just because of the number of cards they get!
If you love someone, have you're own special day to show them how much, or even better, show them everyday! If you're single, and happy with it then the rest of the world can go hang in their folly. And if you're single and not happy with it, you neeed to find a way of being comfortable with yourself first and don't get yourself down or pressured by one silly commercial holiday. You are worth more than a bunch of petrol station roses and an overpriced, overbooked restaurant!
Take Care
Lx
2007-02-13 20:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren A 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no longer something too sexual, like a satin pillow, or a racy action picture, and not in any respect something too serious like a friendship ring or something like that. even as i change into change training middle college, the lads loved the teddy bears, the ballons, or maybe a photo body with a photo of the couple. this is prestigious for them to "have a female friend" so lots of ballons truly made them stand out in college, and promote they'd some one. greenback commonplace might want to grant you with ballons, image frames etc. See decrease than.
2016-10-17 07:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by predmore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate valentines day and I'm not single. I don't get it to be honest. I've never sent a card in my life, I thought it was about people that weren't already together so why does everyone go mad and do stupid things for each other? It all seems childish to me, teenage stuff.
2007-02-13 20:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by jeeps 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yep. me too. it reminds me of valentines day 4 years ago, lying next to my daughters father (she's 3) and saying to him 'Do you know what today is?' he says 'Errr, Friday?' I say, 'But what's special about Friday the 14th of February?' He says after much thinking 'Is it Valentines day today?' He then disappears and comes back with a tiny flower he picked off a house plant. Then can't understand why I'm pissed off at him!!!
He left shortly after that, never to be seen again.
Good riddance too.
2007-02-13 20:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by Spottie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the day can be a total disaster, even for some of us who have partners / husbands. my boyfriend wouldn't know what a romantic gesture was - even if it came up and bit him on the a*se !!! i could cope better with getting nothing if i was single..... o well - i guess a bit of retail therapy is called for.... lol - if no one will buy me a box of chocolates, then i'm gonna go out and get myself one ! maybe it'll shame him into buying me something next year....... well - stranger things have happened !
2007-02-13 20:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not hate it but I do think it is silly I am not expecting any thing and although my daughter is 23 I do not think she will get much niether of us care or at least I don't.
2007-02-13 20:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have no romance either, and have no children.
I am spending valentine's with my mates then home with my dogs!
Woooof!
You could bake a cake for your daughter--before my parents died it was a family celebration....
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-02-13 23:12:31 · answer #10 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋