I don't give 2 shits about 'romantic' holidays, or any holidays for that matter. Most people I know aren't very hung up on it either. Some, yes, but for those some it goes both ways from what I see, except maybe a couple women I know who are ridiculous.
I really think it's more because of all the damn advertising, people are brainwashed into thinking they deserve a great gift, or for men, that they had BETTER buy something or else. Advertising and sitcoms, there's your problem (well, AND stupidity).
I fucking love you.
Know what I was looking forward to this Valentines Day? The day AFTER Valentine's Day, when all of the chocolate goes on sale, half off the good stuff!
I can have chocolate and hot sex any day of the year, so why does it have to be Valentine's Day? And I know very few people that actually care about it. Romantic holidays are purely for the sake of marketing, in my opinion.
I love the day-after sales as well!! I stock right up!! And you know, that just reinforces my views on the subject-to see something that was $5 or $10 and up one day and then the next day it's like they're trying to GIVE it away....I mean, come on!! Or how roses cost like 1000% more right around Valentines....stupid, stupid, stupid!!
I'm always extremely happy to get the random "I saw this and thought of you" gift every once in a while, I do the same for my husband whenever I happen upon something that just screams 'him'. I don't ever expect it, neither does he, it's just a nice surprise once in a while whenever you see that one item that you know they'd just love. If my husband ever bought me any typical gift I'd kill him anyway! I actually had to un-brainwash him regarding this crap when we first got together.
Advertising is a very good guess. I like to constantly blame reality TV and movies as well, but I think advertising is an even more logical target.
I just dont understand it today, why cant people be happy in a simple way?? I mean what the fuck is so wrong with companionship? This day and age its like "Well the Smiths went on a romantic ski trip to the Swiss Alps, so where are we going? it better be good or else"
Yeah, it's sad that people can't just be happy. I agree. I guess maybe it's because I'm older that I know more people who don't make a big deal over this stuff. Thinking back, when I was in HS and a lot younger, I and a lot of people I knew were more into the whole flowers and candy crap, but for different reasons. As a teenager, it's more of the 'first love' or 'secret admirer' crap. I can't understand why older adults go so nuts over it.
What's the meaning behind a 'forced' gift anyway? No thanks!!
Why are relationships and dating such a hassle?
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I don't give 2 shits about 'romantic' holidays, or any holidays for that matter. Most people I know aren't very hung up on it either. Some, yes, but for those some it goes both ways from what I see, except maybe a couple women I know who are ridiculous.
I really think it's more because of all the damn advertising, people are brainwashed into thinking they deserve a great gift, or for men, that they had BETTER buy something or else. Advertising and sitcoms, there's your problem (well, AND stupidity).
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I fucking love you.
Know what I was looking forward to this Valentines Day? The day AFTER Valentine's Day, when all of the chocolate goes on sale, half off the good stuff!
I can have chocolate and hot sex any day of the year, so why does it have to be Valentine's Day? And I know very few people that actually care about it. Romantic holidays are purely for the sake of marketing, in my opinion.
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lol!! Well I love you too!!
I love the day-after sales as well!! I stock right up!! And you know, that just reinforces my views on the subject-to see something that was $5 or $10 and up one day and then the next day it's like they're trying to GIVE it away....I mean, come on!! Or how roses cost like 1000% more right around Valentines....stupid, stupid, stupid!!
I'm always extremely happy to get the random "I saw this and thought of you" gift every once in a while, I do the same for my husband whenever I happen upon something that just screams 'him'. I don't ever expect it, neither does he, it's just a nice surprise once in a while whenever you see that one item that you know they'd just love. If my husband ever bought me any typical gift I'd kill him anyway! I actually had to un-brainwash him regarding this crap when we first got together.
Advertising is a very good guess. I like to constantly blame reality TV and movies as well, but I think advertising is an even more logical target.
I just dont understand it today, why cant people be happy in a simple way?? I mean what the fuck is so wrong with companionship? This day and age its like "Well the Smiths went on a romantic ski trip to the Swiss Alps, so where are we going? it better be good or else"
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Yeah, it's sad that people can't just be happy. I agree. I guess maybe it's because I'm older that I know more people who don't make a big deal over this stuff. Thinking back, when I was in HS and a lot younger, I and a lot of people I knew were more into the whole flowers and candy crap, but for different reasons. As a teenager, it's more of the 'first love' or 'secret admirer' crap. I can't understand why older adults go so nuts over it.
What's the meaning behind a 'forced' gift anyway? No thanks!!