bickster Posted February 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2014 Whats romantic about being forced to be romantic at the whim of card manufacturers?Generally men think of Valentines Day as a chore, generally women are the ones who get the hump if its forgotten or they aren't satisfied with the outcome of the day.Totally bogus day Ahh, the traditional response of someone who wants a reason to not have to do it. "I know! Let's get mad at the commercialism of it." or "Why do I need to be told when to do it" or "I do it at other times of the year" - which is the most ironic, because the people who say that are the ones that never do. Why not join it with it? Guess what, you might enjoy it.No, its the truth. My partner of 20 years agrees. We've never once ever bothered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Whats romantic about being forced to be romantic at the whim of card manufacturers? Generally men think of Valentines Day as a chore, generally women are the ones who get the hump if its forgotten or they aren't satisfied with the outcome of the day. Totally bogus day Ahh, the traditional response of someone who wants a reason to not have to do it. "I know! Let's get mad at the commercialism of it." or "Why do I need to be told when to do it" or "I do it at other times of the year" - which is the most ironic, because the people who say that are the ones that never do. Why not join it with it? Guess what, you might enjoy it. No, its the truth. My partner of 20 years agrees. We've never once ever bothered Shit. Now you've passed off your opinion as truth, I'm stumped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2014 Romance is about spontaneity. Being romantic to order simply isn't romantic, it cannot be 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Romance is about spontaneity. Being romantic to order simply isn't romantic, it cannot be Don't be ridiculous. So when a couple who lead very busy lives plan to spend a date night once a fortnight together, that's automatically not romantic because it's not 'spontaneous'? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I don't think being romantic is about one thing or another. That is part of the problem with the Valentine's Day, another is that it sort of... infantalizes complex emotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 have to agree with Bicks, me and mine have agreed we don't buy anything Valentine's Day themed anyway, I just remembered a lovely piece of prose that I think Rob might first have posted in the jokes thread: roses are red, violets are blue, I've got a knife, now get in the van 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 13, 2014 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2014 Romance is about spontaneity. Being romantic to order simply isn't romantic, it cannot be Don't be ridiculous. So when a couple who lead very busy lives plan to spend a date night once a fortnight together, that's automatically not romantic because it's not 'spontaneous'?The date isn't romantic in itself, the actions contained therein might be, they would however have some degree of spontaneity to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Romance is about spontaneity. Being romantic to order simply isn't romantic, it cannot be Don't be ridiculous. So when a couple who lead very busy lives plan to spend a date night once a fortnight together, that's automatically not romantic because it's not 'spontaneous'? The date isn't romantic in itself, the actions contained therein might be, they would however have some degree of spontaneity to them. Why would a Valentines Day date therefore be any different, as it is just as 'planned' but then also potentially 'spontaneous'? Romance can happen on any day of the year, all I'm saying is that I'm happy to participate in a day that is also dedicated to it. Just like Mother's day isn't the only day that I show my mum how much I care about her. But by the same token, I'm still totally up for getting involved in the day and appreciating her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I've bought the wife some roses for £5 from Tesco because I thought I probably should. I was genuinely shocked when I gave them to her and her face lit up. I don't understand any of this stuff. Spose I'd better write the card in a minute that has some passage I didn't write or recognise, but still put my name to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I heard on the radio that either Aldi or Lidl, don't remember which are selling roses for £3. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Women are easily pleased. Like magpies like shiny things. Edited February 13, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 13, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2014 Women are easily pleased. Like magpies like shiny things. That's why I attach mirrors to my penis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Didn't know they made mirrors that small. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I once managed to hypnotise a girlfriend into thinking my fella was a delicious lollipop. Like really. I could actually do it, not like Kenny Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I once managed to hypnotise a girlfriend into thinking my fella was a delicious lollipop. Like really. I could actually do it, not like Kenny Craig what's really impressive is that he had you convinced he was a 20 year old woman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Do you fancy her? She'll think you do. Nope! She's like a really good mate, almost sister like... it would just be...weird. See you in the confessions thread on Saturday morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StefanAVFC Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) have to agree with Bicks, me and mine have agreed we don't buy anything Valentine's Day themed anyway, I just remembered a lovely piece of prose that I think Rob might first have posted in the jokes thread: roses are red, violets are blue, I've got a knife, now get in the van My dad told me this one. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I've got Alzheimers, Cheese on toast. Edited February 13, 2014 by StefanAVFC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 And here it is all ready to go for tomorrow :-) Not quite the frame I wanted, but it'll do for now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 have to agree with Bicks, me and mine have agreed we don't buy anything Valentine's Day themed anyway, I just remembered a lovely piece of prose that I think Rob might first have posted in the jokes thread: roses are red, violets are blue, I've got a knife, now get in the van My dad told me this one. Roses are red, Violets are blue, I've got Alzheimers, Cheese on toast. Your dad sent you a valentine's card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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