It's "Glad I'm Single" Day!

sabotai · 02-14-2006, 04:09 PM

That's right. I didn't even realize til about an hour ago that it was Valentine's Day. Guess how much money I had to spend today? $0. Came home from work, took a nice, warm shower, watched Fastlane on G4. Hopefully will run Zul'Gurub with my WoW clan tonight. Get some work done on my tennis sim. Pretty much a good, easy standard day.

What are you all doing? Having to spend money on flowers. Having to spend money on cards? Having to spend money by taking your girl or man to a nice place to eat with...good food and not cheap food....and tonight...having sex?....I'm playing a video game...

ah fuck

Desnudo · 02-14-2006, 04:16 PM

*pats sabotai on the back*

At least your girlfriends' relationship thread isn't on page one of this message board.

DanGarion · 02-14-2006, 04:37 PM

Steak and BJ Day is better.

hxxp://www.steakandbjday.com/

sabotai · 02-14-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

*pats sabotai on the back*

At least your girlfriends' relationship thread isn't on page one of this message board.

Very true.

Raiders Army · 02-14-2006, 05:01 PM

I'm married and I spent $0. My wife's valentine is that I say thank you when she serves me dinner.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 02-14-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

Steak and BJ Day is better.

hxxp://www.steakandbjday.com/

It's only one day? I thought it was every day...

Edit to add - Diamonds, so I pretty much have to.

CamEdwards · 02-14-2006, 05:03 PM

also spending zero on valentine's day this year. but I will get sex anyway.

Have fun with your video game!

astrosfan64 · 02-14-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I'm married and I spent $0. My wife's valentine is that I say thank you when she serves me dinner.

LOL classic.

oliegirl · 02-14-2006, 05:05 PM

We set a dollar limit to gifts, $25 each, and are taking each other out for dinner at our favorite restaurant...The Melting Pot - we go twice a year, for Valentines and for our Anniversary

oliegirl · 02-14-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I'm married and I spent $0. My wife's valentine is that I say thank you when she serves me dinner.

And your Valentine's Day Gift will be that she doesn't divorce you after I tell her you said that!

Ben E Lou · 02-14-2006, 05:07 PM

My wife hates "compulsory" holidays. We both spent zero on this one, and show one another how much we love each other 365 days a year.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-14-2006, 05:07 PM

We also set a limit of 25. I got her some earrings that she likes that are just "cute." She had dropped hints that she wanted them for a week. Also, I got her a card and some flowers. She is sick with the flu so no dinner or other plans for tonight, but we'll do the rain check on those in a few days..

Groundhog · 02-14-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

My wife hates "compulsory" holidays. We both spent zero on this one, and show one another how much we love each other 365 days a year.

Hm, see, I tried this argument this year and did not get a very warm response.

Celeval · 02-14-2006, 05:10 PM

Nice dinner (steak) at the table rather than in front of the television. Flowers, maybe the Melting Pot this coming weekend. Mmmmm.

Ben E Lou · 02-14-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Hm, see, I tried this argument this year and did not get a very warm response.

Here's a hint: never, ever, try this argument yourself. Much better to do something for her for several consecutive years, then get let off the hook finally. SHE needs to be the one to come to this conclusion on her own. You cannot help her do so without great risk.

Eaglesfan27 · 02-14-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

Here's a hint: never, ever, try this argument yourself. Much better to do something for her for several consecutive years, then get let off the hook finally. SHE needs to be the one to come to this conclusion on her own. You cannot help her do so without great risk.

I completely agree. I made the mistake of trying to bring up this argument, and it didn't go well. It was our 3rd year of marriage.. she still brings it up almost 4 years later

Raiders Army · 02-14-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oliegirl

And your Valentine's Day Gift will be that she doesn't divorce you after I tell her you said that!

She won't do it for another couple months. After June, it will be 10 years and she gets half of my retirement...no matter what.

tarcone · 02-14-2006, 05:45 PM

i did nothing....i am such a great husband that a one day celebration of Love isnt enough for my wife. so we spend all 365 days in a loving and happy marriage

vtbub · 02-14-2006, 05:56 PM

Did the dinner thing Saturday. Been together 10 years last week.

sterlingice · 02-14-2006, 06:32 PM

Watching the excitement of Olympic curling until my wife and I have to go to CERT (community emergency response team) training and then grab groceries. It's so awful.

SI

duckman · 02-14-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

I'm playing a video game...

There's always masturbation.

sabotai · 02-14-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by duckman

There's always masturbation.

Well DUH!

Swaggs · 02-14-2006, 07:08 PM

Mmmmmm... the Melting Pot.

kingfc22 · 02-14-2006, 07:10 PM

Spent a whooping $0 today.

Buccaneer · 02-14-2006, 07:11 PM

I get and do all that...plus I play a game tonight. One can have the best of both worlds.

sabotai · 02-14-2006, 07:23 PM

And there's not enough people in my guild on WoW, so no ZG tonight....

Oh well, I'll get some TB2 or R:TW in. All is still good. Plus, new episodes of House and The Shield!! Still a good day!

ISiddiqui · 02-14-2006, 07:43 PM

I had Chick-Fil-A sandwich with a TOMATO and slice of CHEESE! That's right, I actually wanted one not on a Sunday and found out about the new bonuses (well, they cost money, but still bonus!). This Wilmingtonians are spoiled (wait, maybe they have these new fangled things in Atlanta... must check it out when I get back)

oliegirl · 02-14-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I had Chick-Fil-A sandwich with a TOMATO and slice of CHEESE! That's right, I actually wanted one not on a Sunday and found out about the new bonuses (well, they cost money, but still bonus!). This Wilmingtonians are spoiled (wait, maybe they have these new fangled things in Atlanta... must check it out when I get back)

Yes they do and the bacon and cheese on an original sandwich is YUMMY!!!!

As for the Valentines Day is just another stupid holiday...then wouldn't that make Birthdays the same thing? Shouldn't you celebrate the people you love every day and not just once a year? But I have never heard anyone on here saying "I am not celebrating mine or my wife's birthday because I celebrate her the other 364 days a year". Same thing with Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc...

Edit to add: I will concede that V-day is an over-hyped holiday, but that doesn't mean you have an all or nothing deal...a card is enough for most women. Or something small that they said "oh, that is cute"...just to show you actually pay attention to what we say and are willing to put a little effort into it...

Lorena · 02-14-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I'm married and I spent $0. My wife's valentine is that I say thank you when she serves me dinner.

My first thought after reading this:

YOU JERK!!!!

But then I couldn't stop laughing. OMG, I'm still laughing!! Ya know what? I'm keeping this as my signature... nice one RA!!

Karlifornia · 02-14-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oliegirl

Yes they do and the bacon and cheese on an original sandwich is YUMMY!!!!

As for the Valentines Day is just another stupid holiday...then wouldn't that make Birthdays the same thing? Shouldn't you celebrate the people you love every day and not just once a year? But I have never heard anyone on here saying "I am not celebrating mine or my wife's birthday because I celebrate her the other 364 days a year". Same thing with Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc...

Edit to add: I will concede that V-day is an over-hyped holiday, but that doesn't mean you have an all or nothing deal...a card is enough for most women. Or something small that they said "oh, that is cute"...just to show you actually pay attention to what we say and are willing to put a little effort into it...

Birthday's weren't created by Hallmark.

oliegirl · 02-14-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Birthday's weren't created by Hallmark.

Was Mother's Day? Father's Day? Do you buy your parents cards for those occasions or do you tell them it's a manufactured holiday?

Galaxy · 02-14-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oliegirl

Was Mother's Day? Father's Day? Do you buy your parents cards for those occasions or do you tell them it's a manufactured holiday?

I agree, but he was responding about Birthdays.

tarcone · 02-14-2006, 10:17 PM

cant compare a birthday( the BIRTH of the person) to V-Day. unless of course you were born on V-Day

Joe · 02-14-2006, 10:24 PM

Valentines day is always cool. I can start dating again tomorrow.

sterlingice · 02-14-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliegirl

Yes they do and the bacon and cheese on an original sandwich is YUMMY!!!!

As for the Valentines Day is just another stupid holiday...then wouldn't that make Birthdays the same thing? Shouldn't you celebrate the people you love every day and not just once a year? But I have never heard anyone on here saying "I am not celebrating mine or my wife's birthday because I celebrate her the other 364 days a year". Same thing with Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc...

Edit to add: I will concede that V-day is an over-hyped holiday, but that doesn't mean you have an all or nothing deal...a card is enough for most women. Or something small that they said "oh, that is cute"...just to show you actually pay attention to what we say and are willing to put a little effort into it...

Well, to put a finer point on it than just the canned "it's a giant, stupid commercialized holiday", birthdays are personal. It's a day that's very special to the person and isn't just a giant "buy me" holiday. It's a day where the world can revolve around that person and not just "every person who has someone".

Then there's also the obvious sexist nature of the holiday. Let's be honest, it's marketed and tends to mean much more for girls than guys. There aren't any guys going around bragging about how they got their girl to spend four times the usual value on a bouquet of flowers that dwarfs their desk for the sake of making all their other guy friends jealous.

SI

thetrilogy · 02-15-2006, 08:10 AM

MY FAVORITE VALENTINES:

THESE 2 ARE MY LIFE. PURE JOY.

Samdari · 02-15-2006, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

My wife hates "compulsory" holidays. We both spent zero on this one, and show one another how much we love each other 365 days a year.

364, since you apparently go out of your way to NOT show one another today in protest of the compulsory holiday.

WebEwbank · 02-15-2006, 02:06 PM

I just asked my wife to read this thread. So those of you who... need to consider relocating to Argentina or Pluto ASAP. She's a tough one.

sterlingice · 02-15-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WebEwbank

I just asked my wife to read this thread. So those of you who... need to consider relocating to Argentina or Pluto ASAP. She's a tough one.

Well, as we saw with the recent LSG thread, clearly people on this board are afraid of significant others posting and their general feelings...

SI

Telle · 02-15-2006, 02:43 PM

Basically, we both forgot. He made plans to go gaming that night.. and neither of us realised what day it was beforehand. So, I stayed home with the baby and watched American Idol while he went out and tried to conquere an imaginary world with little bitty plastic men.

02-14-2006, 04:37 PM	#3
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02-14-2006, 05:03 PM	#7
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	also spending zero on valentine's day this year. but I will get sex anyway. Have fun with your video game! __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

02-14-2006, 05:07 PM	#11
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02-14-2006, 05:07 PM	#12
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	We also set a limit of 25. I got her some earrings that she likes that are just "cute." She had dropped hints that she wanted them for a week. Also, I got her a card and some flowers. She is sick with the flu so no dinner or other plans for tonight, but we'll do the rain check on those in a few days.. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-14-2006, 05:56 PM	#19
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Did the dinner thing Saturday. Been together 10 years last week. __________________

02-14-2006, 04:16 PM	#2
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	pats sabotai on the back At least your girlfriends' relationship thread isn't on page one of this message board.

02-14-2006, 05:01 PM	#5
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I'm married and I spent $0. My wife's valentine is that I say thank you when she serves me dinner.

02-14-2006, 05:10 PM	#14
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Nice dinner (steak) at the table rather than in front of the television. Flowers, maybe the Melting Pot this coming weekend. Mmmmm.

02-14-2006, 05:45 PM	#18
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	i did nothing....i am such a great husband that a one day celebration of Love isnt enough for my wife. so we spend all 365 days in a loving and happy marriage

02-14-2006, 06:32 PM	#20
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Watching the excitement of Olympic curling until my wife and I have to go to CERT (community emergency response team) training and then grab groceries. It's so awful. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

02-14-2006, 07:08 PM	#23
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Mmmmmm... the Melting Pot. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

02-14-2006, 07:10 PM	#24
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Spent a whooping $0 today. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

02-14-2006, 07:11 PM	#25
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I get and do all that...plus I play a game tonight. One can have the best of both worlds.

02-14-2006, 07:23 PM	#26
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	And there's not enough people in my guild on WoW, so no ZG tonight.... Oh well, I'll get some TB2 or R:TW in. All is still good. Plus, new episodes of House and The Shield!! Still a good day!

02-14-2006, 07:43 PM	#27
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I had Chick-Fil-A sandwich with a TOMATO and slice of CHEESE! That's right, I actually wanted one not on a Sunday and found out about the new bonuses (well, they cost money, but still bonus!). This Wilmingtonians are spoiled (wait, maybe they have these new fangled things in Atlanta... must check it out when I get back) __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-14-2006, 10:17 PM	#33
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	cant compare a birthday( the BIRTH of the person) to V-Day. unless of course you were born on V-Day

02-14-2006, 10:24 PM	#34
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	Valentines day is always cool. I can start dating again tomorrow.

02-15-2006, 08:10 AM	#36
thetrilogy Mascot Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio	MY FAVORITE VALENTINES: THESE 2 ARE MY LIFE. PURE JOY.

02-15-2006, 02:06 PM	#38
WebEwbank High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Natick, MA	I just asked my wife to read this thread. So those of you who... need to consider relocating to Argentina or Pluto ASAP. She's a tough one.

02-15-2006, 02:43 PM	#40
Telle College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY	Basically, we both forgot. He made plans to go gaming that night.. and neither of us realised what day it was beforehand. So, I stayed home with the baby and watched American Idol while he went out and tried to conquere an imaginary world with little bitty plastic men.

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