spidermonky 0 #1 January 22, 2005 So my girlfriend keeps asking what I'm getting her on Valentine's Day and I just keep acting like it's no big deal and I've got it covered. But really I'm feeling pretty clueless. I know I've got time still, but does anyone have any great suggestions that worked in the past? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 January 22, 2005 Depends on what she likes... have you been with her long enough to find out what she's partial to? If yes, say so, and maybe some of us will have some suggestions..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spidermonky 0 #3 January 22, 2005 QuoteDepends on what she likes... have you been with her long enough to find out what she's partial to? If yes, say so, and maybe some of us will have some suggestions... Well I sorta went overboard on Christmas and got her all of the things that I knew she would like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 January 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteDepends on what she likes... have you been with her long enough to find out what she's partial to? If yes, say so, and maybe some of us will have some suggestions... Well I sorta went overboard on Christmas and got her all of the things that I knew she would like. Uh oh... you should have left out a couple of those things and saved them for Valentine's Day! Well, it's not too late though... you still have about 3 weeks time to think of something new... good luck!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #5 January 22, 2005 a trip to the naughty cupid boogie! yay! err, just me, as a chick, i'd rather get something i NEED than something i have no idea why I got it. Just my 2 cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linny 1 #6 January 22, 2005 Vday sucks. Give yourself a nice little present and dump her. Okay I'm kidding about the second part. Really though, why is she asking you what you're getting her? Gifts should be from the heart, not because you HAVE to give something. Hence, why Vday sucks. Damn corporate hallmark holidays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites spidermonky 0 #7 January 22, 2005 Sounds like someone doesn't have a valentine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #8 January 22, 2005 QuoteSounds like someone doesn't have a valentine! Doubtful... I agree with her on that subject though.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites soulshine 0 #9 January 22, 2005 QuoteDamn corporate hallmark holidays I agree with Linny on this one. Hallmark and other corporations have made Valentine's Day into something that is trite and stale. There is no romance in a prepackaged sentiment that umpteen other people are giving to each other. The best V-day gift I ever got was a hand written card and some daisies held together with duct tape. We were so broke that we couldn't afford to do the traditional night out. What he wrote in the card was gift enough for me. And I gave him his gift that night..... True love should not need one day designated out of the year to be celebrated and shared, I usually look at V-day as just another day. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linny 1 #10 January 22, 2005 He's right. I don't have one. Thank God. My worst V=day's to date have been the ones where I've had Valentine's. Go figure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #11 January 22, 2005 I agree that she shouldn't be asking you what you're going to get her. Too much pressure, there. Gifts should be given because you WANT to, not because you feel forced. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IanHarrop 43 #12 January 22, 2005 This can be fun.... A Barbershop Quartet shows up at her place of work sings a couple of songs, presents a card and typically a polaroid and a rose. A couple of years ago my quartet did 22 of these on Valentines day! Quartets are available almost anywhere and easy to locate using this link http://www.singingvalentines.com/"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boinky 0 #13 January 22, 2005 One of the greatest gifts I've ever been given: It started off with a supposedly innocent request to tell him what my fantasy night would be. Being quite a creative individual, the story was very detailed, including the car we would take, type dinner, wine, dancing, etc. He spent many nights searching a strange city for a restaurant that covered all of my desires, including a small dance floor. He went in and pre-ordered the exact dinner and Italian champagne from my story. He covered every little detail of my fantasy, including later that evening. I still have the cork from the champagne bottle. This was one of the most tender, romantic things anyone has ever done for me. The evening was wonderful, but the effort put into making it happen was monumental. The point I am trying to make here is that sometimes it's not necessarily the physical gift that is important to a person. It's the fact that you actually listened to everything she said and tried to make her dream come true. Oh, and I don't know the terms of your relationship, but if you love her, make DAMNED sure you tell her. A person can never hear that they are loved/wanted/needed enough.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpeedRacer 1 #14 January 22, 2005 give her a hot beef enema. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites swedishcelt 0 #15 January 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteDamn corporate hallmark holidays I agree with Linny on this one. Hallmark and other corporations have made Valentine's Day into something that is trite and stale. There is no romance in a prepackaged sentiment that umpteen other people are giving to each other. The best V-day gift I ever got was a hand written card and some daisies held together with duct tape. We were so broke that we couldn't afford to do the traditional night out. What he wrote in the card was gift enough for me. And I gave him his gift that night..... True love should not need one day designated out of the year to be celebrated and shared, I usually look at V-day as just another day.I agree wholeheartedly, something real and from the heart is much more appreciated than anything else... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brigitte36 0 #16 January 23, 2005 Diamonds say love like nothing else. Every girl loves a good diamond!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites swedishcelt 0 #17 January 23, 2005 Not every girl, I hate diamonds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites spidermonky 0 #18 January 23, 2005 QuoteDiamonds say love like nothing else. Every girl loves a good diamond!! How bout cubic zirconium? Really good cubic zirconium? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites soulshine 0 #19 January 23, 2005 QuoteEvery girl loves a good diamond!! Nah, I don't even wear jewelry. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dzdiva 7 #20 January 23, 2005 Quotegive her a hot beef enema. Nothin' says love like a..... You are such a romantic!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Raefordite 0 #21 January 23, 2005 Why not keep it simple. Jump tickets or a tandem and dinner out on any night but Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nataly 38 #22 January 23, 2005 I think the ladies have it right on this one: something thoughtful and personal. It's what every girl wants--to feel special/loved. My advice? A hand-written love letter. Spend some time on it. Not just that you care about her, but *why*. What makes you love her above everyone else. You know, the stuff you would feel stupid saying out loud or in front of other people, but sounds perfectly ok when written."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lightningbugirl 0 #23 January 23, 2005 I wholeheartedly agree. The most romantic gift I ever got was a letter and what followed was even more romantic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #24 January 23, 2005 QuoteI wholeheartedly agree. The most romantic gift I ever got was a letter and what followed was even more romantic. ditto keep it simple and dear it doesn't need to be expensive - just something to show that you were thinking of her. Write the letter (don't just go to the grocery store and get a pre-printed card, even one with a crown on the back), it would be nice on some homemade paper, but lined paper is ok. Just talk (REALLY talk, about dreams/goals and who she wants to be when you are both old and grey) Go for a long, peaceful walk with an impromtu picnic Give her a hug that means everything that you can't put into words. Look at her with the love in your eyes that tells her everything Make the day about her, not about the commercial version of the holiday... Or you cold listen to Cogsworth: Oh, there's the usual things: flowers, chocolates, promises you don't intend to keep... But that didn't impress Belle (and it doesn't impress most ladies) but I'm often overly idealistic and romantic... and probably wont get even one of my recommendations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites swedishcelt 0 #25 January 23, 2005 QuoteSo my girlfriend keeps asking what I'm getting her on Valentine's Day and I just keep acting like it's no big deal and I've got it covered. But really I'm feeling pretty clueless. I know I've got time still, but does anyone have any great suggestions that worked in the past?Have you actually asked her what she would like to get for Valentines Day? (She may have an opinion of her own.) However, the letter thing is a beautiful idea...include that too as a special surprise and you'll be guaranteed a strong reaction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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linny 1 #6 January 22, 2005 Vday sucks. Give yourself a nice little present and dump her. Okay I'm kidding about the second part. Really though, why is she asking you what you're getting her? Gifts should be from the heart, not because you HAVE to give something. Hence, why Vday sucks. Damn corporate hallmark holidays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spidermonky 0 #7 January 22, 2005 Sounds like someone doesn't have a valentine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #8 January 22, 2005 QuoteSounds like someone doesn't have a valentine! Doubtful... I agree with her on that subject though.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #9 January 22, 2005 QuoteDamn corporate hallmark holidays I agree with Linny on this one. Hallmark and other corporations have made Valentine's Day into something that is trite and stale. There is no romance in a prepackaged sentiment that umpteen other people are giving to each other. The best V-day gift I ever got was a hand written card and some daisies held together with duct tape. We were so broke that we couldn't afford to do the traditional night out. What he wrote in the card was gift enough for me. And I gave him his gift that night..... True love should not need one day designated out of the year to be celebrated and shared, I usually look at V-day as just another day. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 1 #10 January 22, 2005 He's right. I don't have one. Thank God. My worst V=day's to date have been the ones where I've had Valentine's. Go figure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #11 January 22, 2005 I agree that she shouldn't be asking you what you're going to get her. Too much pressure, there. Gifts should be given because you WANT to, not because you feel forced. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 43 #12 January 22, 2005 This can be fun.... A Barbershop Quartet shows up at her place of work sings a couple of songs, presents a card and typically a polaroid and a rose. A couple of years ago my quartet did 22 of these on Valentines day! Quartets are available almost anywhere and easy to locate using this link http://www.singingvalentines.com/"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #13 January 22, 2005 One of the greatest gifts I've ever been given: It started off with a supposedly innocent request to tell him what my fantasy night would be. Being quite a creative individual, the story was very detailed, including the car we would take, type dinner, wine, dancing, etc. He spent many nights searching a strange city for a restaurant that covered all of my desires, including a small dance floor. He went in and pre-ordered the exact dinner and Italian champagne from my story. He covered every little detail of my fantasy, including later that evening. I still have the cork from the champagne bottle. This was one of the most tender, romantic things anyone has ever done for me. The evening was wonderful, but the effort put into making it happen was monumental. The point I am trying to make here is that sometimes it's not necessarily the physical gift that is important to a person. It's the fact that you actually listened to everything she said and tried to make her dream come true. Oh, and I don't know the terms of your relationship, but if you love her, make DAMNED sure you tell her. A person can never hear that they are loved/wanted/needed enough.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #14 January 22, 2005 give her a hot beef enema. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #15 January 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteDamn corporate hallmark holidays I agree with Linny on this one. Hallmark and other corporations have made Valentine's Day into something that is trite and stale. There is no romance in a prepackaged sentiment that umpteen other people are giving to each other. The best V-day gift I ever got was a hand written card and some daisies held together with duct tape. We were so broke that we couldn't afford to do the traditional night out. What he wrote in the card was gift enough for me. And I gave him his gift that night..... True love should not need one day designated out of the year to be celebrated and shared, I usually look at V-day as just another day.I agree wholeheartedly, something real and from the heart is much more appreciated than anything else... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brigitte36 0 #16 January 23, 2005 Diamonds say love like nothing else. Every girl loves a good diamond!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #17 January 23, 2005 Not every girl, I hate diamonds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spidermonky 0 #18 January 23, 2005 QuoteDiamonds say love like nothing else. Every girl loves a good diamond!! How bout cubic zirconium? Really good cubic zirconium? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #19 January 23, 2005 QuoteEvery girl loves a good diamond!! Nah, I don't even wear jewelry. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #20 January 23, 2005 Quotegive her a hot beef enema. Nothin' says love like a..... You are such a romantic!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #21 January 23, 2005 Why not keep it simple. Jump tickets or a tandem and dinner out on any night but Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #22 January 23, 2005 I think the ladies have it right on this one: something thoughtful and personal. It's what every girl wants--to feel special/loved. My advice? A hand-written love letter. Spend some time on it. Not just that you care about her, but *why*. What makes you love her above everyone else. You know, the stuff you would feel stupid saying out loud or in front of other people, but sounds perfectly ok when written."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningbugirl 0 #23 January 23, 2005 I wholeheartedly agree. The most romantic gift I ever got was a letter and what followed was even more romantic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #24 January 23, 2005 QuoteI wholeheartedly agree. The most romantic gift I ever got was a letter and what followed was even more romantic. ditto keep it simple and dear it doesn't need to be expensive - just something to show that you were thinking of her. Write the letter (don't just go to the grocery store and get a pre-printed card, even one with a crown on the back), it would be nice on some homemade paper, but lined paper is ok. Just talk (REALLY talk, about dreams/goals and who she wants to be when you are both old and grey) Go for a long, peaceful walk with an impromtu picnic Give her a hug that means everything that you can't put into words. Look at her with the love in your eyes that tells her everything Make the day about her, not about the commercial version of the holiday... Or you cold listen to Cogsworth: Oh, there's the usual things: flowers, chocolates, promises you don't intend to keep... But that didn't impress Belle (and it doesn't impress most ladies) but I'm often overly idealistic and romantic... and probably wont get even one of my recommendations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #25 January 23, 2005 QuoteSo my girlfriend keeps asking what I'm getting her on Valentine's Day and I just keep acting like it's no big deal and I've got it covered. But really I'm feeling pretty clueless. I know I've got time still, but does anyone have any great suggestions that worked in the past?Have you actually asked her what she would like to get for Valentines Day? (She may have an opinion of her own.) However, the letter thing is a beautiful idea...include that too as a special surprise and you'll be guaranteed a strong reaction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
