Real-life tales of the worst Valentine's Day gifts

Last year my boyfriend got me a dozen roses... One of which was a silk rose... On the card he wrote "I'll love you till the last one dies" <3

in 2010 my fiancee had her bridal shower on Valentines Day, when I left her at the shower everything was fine, when I saw her after the shower, the wedding was cancelled and we were through??????? WTF!!

You know, I can't feel bad for any of the women on here that get nothing for Valentine's Day year after year but stay with the loser boyfriend. Stop being with losers that don't appreciate you and you would'nt have that problem! If a guy is too lazy to get you something or make you something for Valentine's Day then he is a bum! It is one thing to be strapped financially and unable to purchase a gift but with a little creativity, a piece of paper and something to write with anyone can make a card. My fiance and I are strapped, we made each other cards and it was sweet.

How about no gift or acknowledgment at all from your very own wife of 5 years. That is what I got or better yet "what I didn't get".

Sorry everyone, look up the real reason for Saint Valentine's Day. The guy was a Christian martyr and 2/14 was the day he died. No reason to celebrate this day.

I HATE VALENTINES DAY........................

My boyfriend of 2 years has always went out of his way to get me something. But it never matters to me if he does or not. The best gift i got this year for V-day was sitting on our couch watching big mommas house, and mind you i got chocolate, a stuffed animal, and a rose bush to plant in our front yard. People need to see how much you love each other isnt showed by what gifts you buy each other. Its the gift of loving each other everyday and not just on v-day!!

For years my husband forgot Valentine's day AND our Anniversary which came a week later. I got to the point it was a joke IF he remembered.Later years he did remember, but I had passed caring, and he couldn't understand and was hurt becauseI was un-impressed.... I had just stopped caring. I did get some lovely gifts later though. Patience helped keeping us going 40 plus years

Valentine's Day isn't about buying "stuff"...that's just retailers trying to capitalize on an occasion, and some offer convenient items that many people appreciate and purchase [if I'm moved to buy jewelry or lingerie, I'm not going to make that myself!].

The thing is, Valentine's Day is a day to honor, display and communicate your appreciation for someone significant in your love life. If not for a "special day" commemorating this, most people would forget to do anything at all for their love partner throughout the year. Some are the exception and do thoughtful things year-long. Nonetheless, it is the thought that counts: showing your loved one that they are worth the effort and not leaving them hanging while those around them bask in the love-light that shines in their relationships.

Buying a gift isn't necessary...a handmade card or note, a poem or declaration of feelings/appreciation, cooking a thoughtful little tidbit...these are the little things that really are big things that sustain romance and a relationship. How can one be stingy and reluctant to show appreciation? Otherwise, it sends a clear message that your partner is insignificant, not worth the thought/effort and a declaration to them and the world that you don't care and they don't matter much.

next time give him or her a little advice about what you like, it is not rude to tell when you are realy couple.

my husband first time he does somthing good and i loved it been boyfriend and girlfriend for 4 years and yesterday he put roses on the bed saying i love you and bought my a ring i been wanting and card and a rose great and best v-day every one should be happy with what they get and if he does not give you anything get the card and buy it yourself remember that men forget everything and they try not to remember. give yourself and shopping day that will make him remember lol.

ugh. i got a pretty ridiculous gift one year from an EX. its one thing if you want to give your girl a cheap useless stuffed animal, its another if you give her a musty old dirty bear that you found in your attic. i guess i can give him props for TRYING to cover up the foul musty scent by bathing it in putrid cologne..

My worst Valentines Day consisted of my beau inviting me over with the intentions of taking me out to dinner but instead played video games for hours. I ended up falling asleep on the couch waiting..

Blah blah blah, today, and everyday, should be about LOVE and nothing else. Stop making the industries rich and stop feeling that you have to BUY gifts when you can GIVE love. Where the hell did all these expectations come from???

Well this is my second Valentines Day with my b-f and the first year I made him a dinner, something he didn't expect and all I said I wanted was Chocolate covered strawberry for dessert. Didn't get anything not even a card. This year I wanted to get him a little something, so I got him a wallet, a card with this corny love cards game for lovers and cooked him a meal again. I had to tell him to get me something cute, nothing major, I am not materialist in any way.. So he picked out a little teddy bear for me which I liked, but I said a card too to express how he feels about me. He refused and I haven't heard from him all day. So not even a Happy Valentines Day. I am giving up on this "holiday"

you know i got a card and a box of candy but i didnt need a thing because i already had the best thing i could ever want my wonderful husband

One year my husband (at that time) brought me to the floral deptartment of a grocery store. He told me to pick out a beautiful rose bouquet with a collectible vase that I could keep. I thought it was pretty romantic...until we got to the register. As we were checking out, he turned to me and very loudly said "Keep the vase and buy your own damn flowers from now on". I was mortified as all clerks were staring at me. He walked out of the store ahead of me, as I grabbed my flowers with tears in my eyes. Needless to say I walked home with my flowers. Funny thing is I still have the vase but got rid of the husband!

you know,mine ask me if i wanted anything for valentine.i feel like if a man has to ask that .then just leave me alone.they need to act like a man.there no intiative at all.so now I do my own thing.

Alex you made me laugh. Thank you!

I think it takes all kinds. I hate, let me repeat that, HATE being fussed over. So getting a single rose (bought at a convienence store) along with a bag of M&M's really didn't offend me, that's about right for me. Too much more gooey and I start gagging at all the sweetness.

I'd rather hear "I love you" often, than save it all up for one day.

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