It is just not romantic if you are told to do it.
It is not romantic if you can buy it in Poundland.
It is not romantic if you only do it so you don't get a bollocking.
It is not romantic if it's the last sad specimen from a garage forecourt.
It is not romantic if they have doubled, even tripled the price because of the date.
It is not romantic if it is printed on pants, socks, or directly on your arse.
It is mass consumerism masquerading as romance.
It is mass consumerism masquerading as romance.
Also - What the feck is the point of cuddly toys? Valentines or otherwise? They barely interest children, such is their innate dullness, so why do grown people buy them for each other? Why?
I am not devoid of a romantic streak. I just like my romance to have at least a modicum of spontaneity!
It is romantic when my boyfriend buys me unexpected flowers.
It is romantic when he sews the owl back on my slipper unasked, just because he has noticed it is loose.
It is the many little ways he shows he is thinking of me that are romantic.
So we won't be paying a visit to a card shop, or buying overpriced roses, or sitting in a packed restaurant, we will be at home, where our love weaves its way through our lives together,
I think it's twice as romantic to buy the half-price chocolates the next day, but get twice (or even three times) as many, personally.
ReplyDeleteWe're the same, no valentines for us - though it's my brother-in-law's birthday so we'll be celebrating something. I fully expect H to come home with a card for us tomorrow having been taught about it at nursery, mind...
true, twice as much choc is definitely twice as romantic!! And handmade cards from kids are perfect!
DeleteHehe I used to get the odd v day card at school...from a secret admirer (always from my friends!), how romantic is that!' I can't say it has fantastic memories for me, and my OH always tends to forget anyway. Bah humbug to v day!
ReplyDeleteI think lots of men forget it, causing grumpiness up and down the land!! Mine is relieved I dont like it! x
DeleteLovely post, you've hit the nail right on the head, garage forecourt roses, doleful looking teddies, overpriced restaurants with crummy "special" menus. I've just got no bottle myself and will probably start panic buying later today (sadly OH has a record of going back on not-buying-one agreement, and it's still me who feels bad!).
ReplyDeleteI had an ex like that, why cant they stick to the deal!! :)
DeleteI'm with you! I'm sure it gets more commercialised and tacky every year. We go out for a meal, just because, along with our birthdays, it's the only time babysitting is offered. We don't go out on the actual day though because you are paying more for less choice and you have to do a 7pm sitting or a 9pm one! Love that your OH sewed your owl back on :)
ReplyDeleteI entirely agree. The only Valentine I in my youth (featuring a double bed on the front) turned out to be from an incontinent octogenarian I'd made smalltalk with on a holiday. Today, however, will be different. The Vicar, in a fit of romance, has invited all eight Sunday School teachers round this evening for a strategy meeting!
ReplyDeleteIt is a good excuse to make a yummy cake :-)
ReplyDeleteand cake is always good!!
DeleteI full agree with you on all points. I tried to reply to this the other day!
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