Discussion of the Day
Given it's coming up soon...Valentines Day
Missy Wyld27-Jan-24
I know many of you cannot stand the commercialism of VD, but that aside, is it really that bad?
I am a big romantic, and so is my man..... I always get flowers sent to me at work, & I feel so honoured that he loves and cares for my feelings on this special romantic day, where he wants to show the world he loves me & that I'm precious to him.
Yes, I do feel for those that are single. But real love is very special & I think we should be able to have it celebrated?
Thoughts?
Comments
  • Roxanne 1445029
    LIKE VALENTINES DAY
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    • Yin Girl
      I love reading all the good feel stories on here. Just busted with my man so no valentines for me this year.
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      • Missy Wyld
        aww sorry to hear hun xx
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    • P F
      Valentines Day is everyday if you have found the right one. Doing kind things, giving gifts and showing your love is something you want and enjoy doing on a daily basis, not need to do cause society has invented a "special day."
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      • Liana 1461903
        All relationships are important but it’s always nice to have a day to celebrate
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        • Imperia S
          my husband and I had 5months short of our 51st anniversary, and 2 days before he died he told me that I was a good wife and mother, and he always loved me and always will, those words still ring in my ears, Yes we always went out for dinner for birthdays, anniversary, but never Valentines Day,
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          • Jake 1461900
            Yes it is great doing valentines day
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            • Empress
              It's a big miss for me. No one loves me. Don't care anymore.
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              • Sarah G 76834
                I'm sorry you feel that way. I will pray for you, and I am sure someone loves you. I hope you will try to make new friends.
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              • EmpressSarah G 76834
                you are very kind. I am not an unsocial person but after divorceing a toxic creature I have become a recluse and I am, being stalked
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            • Martin D
              I don't need over priced gifts & cards to tell my wife that I love her, I tell her everyday. Back in 2011 I had a heart attack so tell the people you love that you love them everyday because it may be the last time you see them or them you.
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              • Imperia S
                Hey Martin I'm with you, if someone loves someone then everyday would/should be a Valentine's Day,
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            • Carolyn K 714554
              My husband won't give flowers because they die. But we have been married for 55 years. We don't celebrate VD, but the love and understanding still there.
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              • Joe B 288252
                Buy some stuff called Chrysal, food for cut flowers
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            • debra j 18701
              i remember it well , its the day i first meet my husband , back in 2004
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              • Paula J 395266
                I don't understand what was a so called Christian remembrance, also associated with Spring, has morphed into a romantic day to be celebrated with chocolates, flowers and mushy cards. Then these loved up couples will end up in the divorce court in about 5 years time. Goodness me, I think I have lived too long.
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                • Bex
                  Do people really celebrate STD's with flowers?
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                  • Missy Wyld
                    another one with a weak attempt at humor *eye rolls*
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                  • BexMissy Wyld
                    Maybe you should get your facts straight, before you start ripping on people. Perhaps you could Google VD. I guarantee it won't be Valentine's Day that pops up!
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                  • allin
                    yes bex,,, tulips and venus fly traps,,,, 🤣🤣
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                  • Bexallin
                    😂
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                • Stu J
                  Please refer to it by its full name as VD is nothing to clap about.
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                  • Missy Wyld
                    can't help it if people are soo stupid they can't see Valentines Day = (short version is 'VD') or they think they are hilarious making a pathetic joke about stds/veneral disease) seriously...either that or they have not a romantic bone in their body and are just making poor jokes..
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                  • BexMissy Wyld
                    Are you trying to infer that you are more intelligent than The Cambridge Dictionary? People are laughing at YOUR abhorrent misuse of the English language, yet we are the stupid ones?
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                  • allin
                    the gift that keeps on giving,,,
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                • Danielle R 478487
                  But can we not call it VD. PLEASE. it reminds me of the only talk my mum gave me regarding boys and sex.
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                  • Danielle R 478487
                    Lucky girl. For me simple things are what I love. My favourite meal. Music,holding hands and of course lots of chocolate.
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                    • writerrochelle
                      As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I don't celebrate holidays, but show my love by giving gifts, cards or just a hug any time of year, just because. ;-D
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                      • Dimitri T 100433
                        Celebrating Valentines is part of a good love
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                        • allin
                          first i've heard of getting flowers for VD,, what will they think of next,,,,
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                          • BLACK LIVES MATTER
                            Hilarious
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                          • Mopos
                            🤣.......the mind boggles.....
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                        • Manel 1271300
                          Yes! VD is very special for loved ones! we should celebrate 🎉 the day in the name of true love!
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                          • Pat C 618241
                            Days, grr.
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                            • Pat C 618241
                              No, my man does not give me a Valentine Day's gift but will get me anything within reason that he feels I desire. Commercialism has killed Valentine's Day to a large extent these dys.
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                              • Priscilla R 316016
                                Although my man is no longer here, we always celebrated Valentine's Day and gave each other a gift.
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                                • Joe B 288252
                                  Yep yep yep, most definitely yep. Any excuse to express your love and blow some money on something yummy
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                                  • Daniel A 2
                                    I don't know much about it.
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                                    • Glenyse H
                                      Yes I am 87 years old and grew up in war years but had no idea of Valentines Day.
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                                      • Greg B 520364
                                        Yes I have been told you can get VD from being romantic. But I never thought you felt special about it.
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                                        • Missy Wyld
                                          what are you on about? VD = Valentines Day? oh wait your feble attempt at some humor? 🙄
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                                        • Greg B 520364Missy Wyld
                                          Wrong it = something completely different. Check any medical book On the subject
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                                        • Joe B 288252Missy Wyld
                                          Dang, I think you stepped into a barkers nest with that question but good on you for asking and good on you for being romantic…….and you other lot, Really????……lol
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                                      • Felicity V
                                        My husband and I have had a love story going on for 43 years, we have never celebrated Valentine's Day though. Tomorrow is our Ruby Wedding Anniversary, now that's worth celebrating!
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                                        • Greg B 520364
                                          Well done
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                                        • Missy Wyld
                                          my partner and I have been together 41 years, and I guess thats why I also like to stop and appreciate my love for him and his love for me...even though we tell each other every day we love each other.
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                                        • Greg B 520364Missy Wyld
                                          My wife and I have been married for 56 years and we still play like newly weds.
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                                      • Christine 1444620
                                        Expressing your love for somebody needs to be done more than once a year
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                                        • Colin L 88398
                                          So are you saying Venereal Diseases are Romantic? Or the day it is named after when the Organized Crime Ganges went crazy gunning down so many people in the US? As for the wife I never buy her anything these days as the last time I did I was grilled for hours on end about what I had done wrong thing time so it is easier to let her go and buy what she wants and I go buy what I want.
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                                          • Missy Wyld
                                            sad
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                                          • Colin L 88398Missy Wyld
                                            Why she gets exactly what she wants or needs and better still can not complain how much I spend on her Classic Mercedes. Works well for me.
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                                        • stephen m 596524
                                          Ummmm. If your heart is in the right place for the right person yes
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                                          • Elizabeth A 807208
                                            Every day together should be special - my husband of sixty-two years also passed away last year and we didn't have to wait for a special date to express our love for one another
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                                            • Missy Wyld
                                              sorry for your loss. not waiting, a special day on top of the every day.
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                                          • Elizabeth 1354187
                                            For me it’s overrated and a money making thing . You can celebrate love anytime with your partner
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                                            • Wendy Q
                                              If you're in love and you want to spoil someone, so do it!
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                                              • Henrietta
                                                I still like to look for a car for my hubby even though he doesn't believe in it any more but I still do the card thing every year.
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                                                • Jan H 753322
                                                  My favourite memory is when hubby picked me a rose from his mums prize rose garden when we were dating!
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                                                  • Gaza
                                                    I always give a card, myself.
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                                                    • Shawn B 1061185
                                                      For me, VD day is everyday!
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                                                      • Greg B 520364
                                                        Oh have you got VD what a shame
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                                                      • Shawn B 1061185Greg B 520364
                                                        I've got so much VD I'm going to send you some. It's attached to the enclosed e-mail. Just double click on the app and you'll have the worst dose of the clap your doctor has ever seen.
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                                                    • Mr Blobby
                                                      Unfortunately, I will not be able to celebrate it this year as my partner of 9 years passed away a couple of weeks ago. However, I still believe that you should show your loved ones that you love them.
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                                                      • Missy Wyld
                                                        my condolences to you, may she RIP xx
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                                                      • Felicity V
                                                        I would like to add my condolences as well, so sorry for your loss.
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                                                      • Mr BlobbyMissy Wyld
                                                        Thank you for your kind words.
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                                                      • Mr BlobbyFelicity V
                                                        Thank you for your kind words.
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                                                    • bintou 1461477
                                                      moi je suis celibataire, mais ca ne veux pa dire que je suis contre la saint valentin, car c est le jour ou les amoureux montrent leurs amour a leur conjoints
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                                                      • Sonya F 68771
                                                        Its only one day what about the other 364 days does he think your special, its a waste of money
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                                                        • Missy Wyld
                                                          yes he does as a matter of fact, even after 41 years.
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                                                        • Sonya F 68771Missy Wyld
                                                          I have been married for 40 years
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                                                      • Jenny L 591463
                                                        Oh that's sweet, my hubby is doing up our house right now so any money we get goes into that. He doesn't need to send me flowers for me to know how much he loves me because I already know. He's 70 and he just wants a house he can be proud of and comfortable in. We are slowly getting there. Besides if I want some flowers I can always go in to our garden and pick some for my self, without the expense.
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                                                        • Paul J 94868
                                                          I've heard that VD will end a relationship...
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                                                          • Mrs R
                                                            I agree real love should be celebrated and cherished but one doesn’t need the pressure in tough financial times to do expensive grand gestures! A bunch of flowers 💐 picked from our garden with a card (even hand made) would mean so much! Any day of the year!
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                                                            • Samuel K 1157045
                                                              I do enough to let my wife know that I love her throughout the year that I get a pass on valentines day
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                                                              • Barbara T
                                                                Hubby and I just wish each other a Happy Valentine's Day. During the year, we treat each other - usually a trip into 'town' (Swan Hill; an hour away), and have lunch. Truly, VD is just another day.
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                                                                • Kristina L 134251
                                                                  Yes agree
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                                                                  • Cathy S 315728
                                                                    just another money making day for all the shops etc. why do we have to have a 'special' day to show you care/love someone. over it all mothers day fathers day kids day grandparents day are you ok day what the f... is next, she day he day alien day etc etc etc etc
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                                                                    • Larry S 382961
                                                                      V D is a great con by the makers of cards,flower seller,chocolate makers etc. Go to the USA and they go crazy over it. Been there and it’s overkill full time
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                                                                      • Linda 3
                                                                        If people want to celebrate, that is great. If they don't that is great too. We just have dinner delivered on V Day. We will be celebrating my birthday later in Feb, and our 46th wedding anniversary the following month.
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                                                                        • Biscuit
                                                                          Plenty of perfectly happy single people that don’t appreciate “I feel for those that are single” comments.
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                                                                          • Elizabeth 1378480
                                                                            Dont really celebrate VD as I do think its everyday you think of your loved one daily. He is my best friend and we do most things together but we also have separate interests which keeps our relationship strong.
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                                                                            • Toni 1416358
                                                                              Congratulations on having a romantic man. Love should be celebrated and Valentine's Day can be overdone so let them know in your own way.
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                                                                              • Tricia 1381467
                                                                                I think all love should be celebrated
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                                                                                • Denise C (Qld)
                                                                                  It's also a good time for people to fess up their true feelings about relationships that haven't quite got there romantically.
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                                                                                  • Lori 1458056
                                                                                    Everyone has the right to enjoy Valentines Day as they please.
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                                                                                    • Pam G 449028
                                                                                      It would be nice, but not happening here.
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                                                                                      • Kathy 1270954
                                                                                        My husband does not even acknowledge that this day is our wedding anniversary. So, when people ask if I'm married I say yes, but then add but I didn't say happily.
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                                                                                        • Bugalugs
                                                                                          It's harmlessand, thankfully so far it has not been made the commercial farce which has destroyed Christmas ans Easter, not that we follow that religion but more the pagan origins of both such as the Fun, the Food, the Presents and, yes, the love that goes with all of it.
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                                                                                          • Terri 1451282
                                                                                            My man doesn't celebrate Valentine's, Birthday s or Christmas ,well not for me anyway
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                                                                                            • kristian s 513441
                                                                                              I don't celebrate Valentines Day.
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                                                                                              • Maria B 89860
                                                                                                If you have no-;one just make if hug a pet day but don't share your chocolates with them, give them big aucer of milk and pet friendly treat!
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                                                                                                • Paul B 522937
                                                                                                  It’s a great time to think about your special person in your life an to show you care for them It doesn’t have to be expensive ITS THE THOUGT THAT COUNTS
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                                                                                                  • Cher
                                                                                                    Happy Valentine’s Day to you if you celebrate it! Happy Living Day to the rest of us!
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                                                                                                    • Tiffany H 116708
                                                                                                      Happily single...just another day
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                                                                                                      • Mary M 329762
                                                                                                        What works for you may not work others.
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                                                                                                        • Gunter L
                                                                                                          You ask: "Is it really that bad?" It is worse. Just another occasion for businesses to exploit. Thanks,but no, thanks.
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                                                                                                          • Robert T 597718
                                                                                                            please be happy
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                                                                                                            • Victoria 1437259
                                                                                                              I think its great. But I also think if u really love someone u should show them all the time, not just one particular day of the year. Also I think there should be celebrating single people too.
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                                                                                                              • Kirsty
                                                                                                                Last year I went to a cafe for a 'coffe & cake' treat with my female workmate & that felt special & was fun - must do it again next month! Everyone should share some love, doesn't matter if you're single.
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                                                                                                                • Susanne J 766654
                                                                                                                  No. Not for me.
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                                                                                                                  • teresa b 607654
                                                                                                                    I have 3 birthday parties on that day.
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                                                                                                                    • Paul W 383502
                                                                                                                      .Not interested.
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                                                                                                                      • Michelle 1281734
                                                                                                                        I am a romantic too but I am single so it's a hard day.
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                                                                                                                        • JANN R
                                                                                                                          I used to when I had a partner but now I am single but my daughter was born on Valentines day so I always make it speceil for her
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                                                                                                                          • Lachelle B
                                                                                                                            My Nan died when I was 14 on Valentine's Day so I never associate it with romance but a day of remembrance and how much I loved visiting her.
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                                                                                                                            • Elizabeth T 396096
                                                                                                                              Valentine's Day, like all other "celebrations" is as meaningful to me as "Today is National BS day" or it is "National Whatever Week" just another day that has either been made up or exploited in order to increase retail sales.
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                                                                                                                              • BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                                                                                                True - still HILARIOUS!
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                                                                                                                            • Andrew C 287196
                                                                                                                              Like every other 'celebration', I don't bother with it, it's just another normal day. 🙂 (Edit: I should say, I have never had, nor wanted, a "partner", so have never needed to bother with Valentine's Day anyway.)
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                                                                                                                              • Kane S 440948
                                                                                                                                I think it's a beautiful thing. I'm ugly and split up with my last partner 8 years ago and only the first 2 of the years we were together did she give ,me anything to represent Valentine' Day. I'm 50 now and have had maybe 5 in my life(Valentine's cards or presents), but I think the thought is a beautiful thing and think it is a great day that should be recognized!
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                                                                                                                                • Daniel T 626103
                                                                                                                                  Its also my sons Birthday.
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                                                                                                                                  • Sheree T
                                                                                                                                    To me it is just a money making racket. Tomorrow is never promised to anyone so I make sure I show my love to my husband every day of the year. But if it makes you happy to celebrate Valentines Day then go for it.
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                                                                                                                                    • Jeanine R
                                                                                                                                      I buy a small gift and have a special dinner on whatever weekend that is and that is enough for us. I think there are to many things to celebrate so we do not overdue.
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                                                                                                                                      • Susan KTC
                                                                                                                                        Celebrate as you wish too, for us the day you were born, birthdays are special…
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                                                                                                                                        • Tina 423889
                                                                                                                                          Its fine, dont participate if you you dont like, otherwise leave people alone
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                                                                                                                                          • pam rae
                                                                                                                                            A SPECIAL, SWEET DAY I FIND ESPECIALLY CELEBRATING PARENTS WEDDING DAY AND RECEIVING CARDS AND FLOWERS FROM ALL I LOVE..
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                                                                                                                                            • Tupulua S
                                                                                                                                              The flavour has gone out of valentine day. I not too sure, but the origin of Valentine day is a bit cloudy. Might not have anything to do with romance
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                                                                                                                                              • david j t
                                                                                                                                                love to participate but i have bills to pay
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                                                                                                                                                • Ernie 67
                                                                                                                                                  Each to his/her own
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                                                                                                                                                  • Sandra C 12043
                                                                                                                                                    It's only become a big thing in Australia in later years. Would prefer to have something unexpected than being given something simply because commercialism said to. It goes way over the top these days.
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                                                                                                                                                    • APB
                                                                                                                                                      Valentine's Day was a special day when secret admirers left cards and gifts...you were not supposed to know who they were from...something exciting....now all of that is lost and its another commercial nightmare and making money is the only purpose...sad....
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                                                                                                                                                      • Catharina 1274733
                                                                                                                                                        🥳😘😍🥰😻
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                                                                                                                                                        • Marisa 1367299
                                                                                                                                                          My husband is my full time caregiver and waits on me hand and foot. Every day is Valentine's Day for me 😍
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                                                                                                                                                          • Tania NSW
                                                                                                                                                            Hubby is off work that day so I’m hats the best present for me. We might have coffee together and go for a walk. No need to make it a huge expense day.
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                                                                                                                                                            • Izabelle 1457992
                                                                                                                                                              Usually buy my kids stuff, they're true love!
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                                                                                                                                                              • Holly Cat
                                                                                                                                                                I stay in because it's a day restaurants charge more for a Valentine's Day meal. But even though I'm not into it, it's ok if others are. I'd rather cook a nice meal at home. Also, no need to feel for people who are single lol. Single doesn't mean someone's unhappy or sad about Valentine's Day!
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                                                                                                                                                                • Missy Wyld
                                                                                                                                                                  I've said that bc many singles I know get depressed on VD (and its those I feel for). I'm not saying all singles are sad about being single.
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                                                                                                                                                              • BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                                                                                                                                I was never into Valentine Day. In the USA - it is something that WASP (Americans) celebrated!
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                                                                                                                                                                • Mickook
                                                                                                                                                                  Enjoy it while it lasts.
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                                                                                                                                                                  • Missy Wyld
                                                                                                                                                                    its been 41 years.....so I hope it lasts lol
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                                                                                                                                                                • Chin C
                                                                                                                                                                  Hubby got me a bunch of beautiful yellow roses 2 days ago, it was not a special occasion. He bought them because they were beautiful and he wanted to show me that he loved me.
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                                                                                                                                                                  • Val 1394045
                                                                                                                                                                    No Valentine for me
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                                                                                                                                                                    • Linda C
                                                                                                                                                                      It was always an American thing and only the past 20 years or so has it become another commercialised event here in Australia. It seems like everyone has to put on a big show about their relationship and how wonderful it is for others to see, approve or whatever. I would prefer, if I had a partner, to bring me flowers on days that are not special but just because he wanted to. That would have more meaning for me than this ostentatious show for VD. I think saying you feel for those that are single is a bit patronising. I am single but I have been married and or had partners. I prefer to be single now and more than happy to be so. If you love all the razzle dazzle of VD then good for you but I do not think one needs a special day for it to be celebrated. It should be shown in small ways all year round.
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