Things Not to Get Your Sweetie for Valentine's Day

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1. Posted by Chloey on Wed, Feb 06, 2008, 2:15 pm PST

Not true, depends on the relationship you have with your partner. It's only valentines day to most ppl
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2. Posted by LHM on Thu, Feb 07, 2008, 9:14 am PST

I agree with all except number 2 for the ladies... I may be incredibly old-fashioned, but I love roses/flowers for V-day. The rest are pretty spot-on and humorous.
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3. Posted by Jessica H on Thu, Feb 07, 2008, 10:27 am PST

We split this holiday. He buys for me on Valentines and I buy for him on Sweetest Day. That way we both aren't raking our brains when the day comes. I don't feel the need to over analys every detail of the day. I know he loves me and I, him. the dollar amount of a gift can't express that.
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4. Posted by felonyboy on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:13 am PST

The editor says neither gender should give food or cook dinner, yet the same page boasts "6 No-Reservations-Necessary Valentine's Day Menus That Won't Break the Bank." Pick a side and stick to it.
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5. Posted by m r on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:13 am PST

well considering that his birthday is the next day, he's lucky if he gets candy. and i'm lucky if he remembers at all and that's ok. because it's not about the gifts.
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6. Posted by Summer on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:13 am PST

I couldn't disagree more.
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7. Posted by juliabaxiom on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:13 am PST

oh man. that was hilarious.
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8. Posted by Vaga on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:13 am PST

I wonder why a swift kick to the nuts failed to make the list.
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9. Posted by Dan Jackson on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

Stupid article. Sounds more like the rants of a girl who never got what she wanted because she's too picky and stuck up.
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10. Posted by kamaraj4336 on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

beauty ok
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11. Posted by Ikari on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

It's nice to know that women are as materialistic, vain, and shallow as ever. So much for liberation and equality, it's all about having copious amounts of cash spent on you.
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12. Posted by ndelian on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

Always love these pseudo-articles that hide advertisement.
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13. Posted by tralkar on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

umm # 2 for the ladys is not flowers.... Thats for the men
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14. Posted by BMan on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

That's amazing that you indicate HOMEMADE COUPONS are a NO-GO. In such a materialistic world, the fact that someone would make an effort to personalize something which can be kept forever should be commended, not shunned. Without question, you are wrong on #4.
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15. Posted by jovi on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:14 am PST

I like a lot of these things on the list so I don't think anyone should listen to others. I think it's the thought that counts. Something is always better than nothing. Plus if you truly love your significant other you won't over analyze the gift or the day.
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16. Posted by kamaraj4336 on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

marveles
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17. Posted by Lindsay C on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

wow ok if these are the "do not" gifts, what CAN i get?
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18. Posted by Sinful on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

No offense but some of theseare just plain ridiculous. Generalizing all men and women as to what they'd like or not like is a complete waste of an article. I'd love some of the ideas that she mentioned not to ger "HER" so I guess that means this article doesn't apply to me or my him. Besides Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday that is plainly outdated in my opinion. Me and my fiancee give eachother little gifts for no special reason what so ever and those are much mor meaningful than being like sheep and buying something for V-Day
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19. Posted by Scott H on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

Yeah, I totally disagree with guy gift #4 -- if you both work all day and are tired at night, a special dinner can be so much more of a gift than "something that comes in a box". Seriously . . . be really romantic this year, take Friday the 15th off and go away for a really long weekend that simply *starts* with dinner.
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20. Posted by jaredawalters on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

I've got a big problem with "for her" when it comes to toys... My wife actually told me to get her a video game.. and which one to get... now of course I'm putting more with it... but you have to admit guys, I have an awesome wife.... That was her that kicked you butt on Halo 3 Live last night.. ha ha...
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21. Posted by Canca on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

I think the things you wrote are right on the money I have been with my husband for 20 years and this will be our first Valentine that we dont get each other anything we both agreed on that. I guess its because our Wedding Anniversary is a week later on the 21st and that is more important to us than any man made date.
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22. Posted by hayleyh36 on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

As far as the no vacuum and stuff like that... If I need a vacuum, I'd love to get one. I'm all about making the gifts pracitical. I know.. I'm the only girl in the world who thinks that way... If I need something, whether a vacuum or something more 'fun' like a dvd player, I'd like him getting it for me... It's something I'll use all the time, and I don't have to go out and spend the time to shop for it.
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23. Posted by veronica.koci on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

#8 for her is so wrong. i would love tickets to the big game. sporting events are always fun and its nice that he decided to take her and not his buddies
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24. Posted by Elyse C on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

Are you kidding me? if my guy got me practically any videogame: I would be SO happy. Maybe because im a gamer girl: but a lot of these seem to be off, and only apply to prissy prudish chicks.
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25. Posted by Teryan on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

and don't buy her candy
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26. Posted by ricki on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:15 am PST

what a load of crap and full of sexist cliches. i'll take 2 tickets to any football game as well as a good video game over a bunch of roses or candy anyday! happy valentines day!
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27. Posted by chitownee on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:16 am PST

It's just a Hallmark Holiday... I love my man 365 days a year. This is a fun time to share that love, but are gifts absolutely necessary? Personally, I nice mushy card with his hand written "I Love You" at the end is absolutely perfect for me.
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28. Posted by hello kitty on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:16 am PST

Please stop letting 15 year old girls write your articles.
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29. Posted by hgmgj5 on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:16 am PST

we have agreed not to buy each other anything. It's just a huge waste of hard earned money!
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30. Posted by mrtyda on Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 8:16 am PST

Guys - bomb your lady's mailbox with a dozen valentines. Ladies - be attentive and let your guy know "he's the one"
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