Can Single People Celebrate Valentine's Day Without a Significant Other?

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The discussion revolves around whether single individuals can celebrate Valentine's Day without a significant other, exploring various perspectives on the holiday's meaning and alternative celebrations such as "Anti-Valentine's Day." Participants share personal experiences, humorous anecdotes, and reflections on love and friendship.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose the idea of an "Anti-Valentine's Day" as a way for singles to celebrate the day positively.
  • Others express that love can be celebrated among friends, not just romantic partners, suggesting that Valentine's Day can be inclusive.
  • A few participants share personal anecdotes about their Valentine's Day plans, including family-oriented activities and humorous mishaps.
  • There are discussions about the significance of Valentine's Day for both singles and couples, with varying opinions on its importance.
  • Some participants reflect on their experiences of being single on Valentine's Day, while others share their perspectives as part of a couple.
  • Several humorous exchanges occur regarding gifts and gestures, including imaginary relationships and playful banter about Valentine's traditions.
  • Participants also discuss the challenges of Valentine's Day, such as forgetting the occasion or dealing with injuries that affect plans.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views on how Valentine's Day should be perceived and celebrated. There is no consensus on whether single people can or should celebrate the day in the same way as couples.

Contextual Notes

Participants express a range of emotions and experiences related to Valentine's Day, highlighting the diversity of perspectives on love and celebration. Some discussions touch on personal circumstances that may influence how individuals approach the holiday.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring alternative ways to celebrate Valentine's Day, those reflecting on the meaning of love and friendship, and anyone seeking a light-hearted take on the holiday.

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There is no reason single people can't have a good time on Valentine's day! We just need our own holiday, "Anti-Valentine's Day":

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17011635/

Happy Anti-Valentines, single PF'ers!
 
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BAH! HUMBUG! :biggrin:
 
"Love is not only made for lovers; it's also for friends who love each other better than lovers. Happy Valentine's day!"
 
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I edited it a bit:biggrin:
 
Haha awesome youtube vid. Too cute lol! Happy Vday to all us single folks out there :D
 
By the way how many of you are thinking about math and science instead of your valentine ;)
 
Hey single folks...a married couple Valentine's day perspective:

Tonight, my wife and I are taking our 4 kids plus a few (still undetermined number) of their friends to a new buffet restaurant "Fire Mountain"(?) (kids choice) then on a "family date" to a movie (some kind of chick-flick) then who knows what else they've thought of...not much "couple time" allocated.
 
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You're breakin my heart WhoWee.
 
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Glad you understand
 
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Happy Non-Valentines day G01 and all PF'ers!
 
  • #13
Evo, will you be my valentine? :!)
 
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Topher925 said:
Evo, will you be my valentine? :!)
Sure. I can never have too many. :smile:
 
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Awesome! Red or white roses?
 
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Topher925 said:
Awesome! Red or white roses?
Orange are my favorite.
 
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Did you receive an anti-valentine card G01?
 
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You choo-choo-choose me??

http://www.wavesatnight.com/patch/06-2008/images/choose.jpg
 
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Ah :!) :cry: My Imaginary BF sent me all of my favorite things! And I haven't even paid him yet! It made my day. Some people are so nice! Thank you Imaginary BF!
 
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So, I guess today must be Valentine's Day.

Hmmmm - I hadn't noticed.
 
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Astronuc said:
So, I guess today must be Valentine's Day.

Hmmmm - I hadn't noticed.
Well, grab your girls and give them a smooch!
 
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Actually, I'm working today and tomorrow, and traveling Monday.

I went out with my wife last night to Panera's, which has some nice salads, soups and sandwiches, and then we went to Barnes & Noble. We also went out earlier today to take some blankets and rugs to the local SPCA animal shelter, did some other errands, and then we went to an Indian restaurant together.

I always smooch with my wife - in the morning as one of us heads out the door to work, and in the evening when I get home from work (and usually whenever one leaves the house on the weekends). We smooch a lot. :biggrin:
 
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Kurdt said:
Did you receive an anti-valentine card G01?

No, I'm thinking about giving some out though!:devil:
 
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Yey! A holiday I like... Happy Anti-Valentine's Day! (I did give my mom a Valentine's gift)

A big shout out to all the singles out there :biggrin:

Next thing on my list, do some homework...then watch a movie with the family, while my brother goes out with his girlfriend.
 
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Oooh, it's getting even better! The Evo Child just dropped by with a cyclamen (a flowering plant) a polar bear (ceramic) and two almond joy bars (my favorite). I will post pictures after my camera batteries charge.

Oh, and she brought allergy medicine and mechanical pencils so I can do the work I brought home.

Now if a math fairy would show up and do this pile of work I brought home...
 
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Aww she's good sometimes. Math faeries ey?
 
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My wife is taking care of her mother tonight, so we're apart now. We had a wonderful anti-Valentines Day together. She fixed me up a nice breakfast of moose steak and fried potatoes. Our neighbor Al brought us a pretty blue vase filled with heavily budded fosythia branches - just add water and have a display of beautiful yellow flowers in about a week. My wife was pretty excited and called a couple of her sisters to tell them about the gift. She got busy and made a pan of chocolate/mint bars with walnuts and took those down this afternoon. Around 5:30 or so, I popped a fresh loaf of onion-rye bread out of the breadmaker and took that down, and Al returned the favor by giving me a big bag of Russian garlic (we are out, and reduced to store-bought crap until our crop comes in next summer). Noting real Valentine-y about all this - it's just the way our neighborhood operates.
 
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I had plans to go bowling, it would of been the first time in well over 10 years. But I broke my toe instead. But Hubby was nice, and made me grilled cheese and tomato soup, and a ice bag for my toe.
 
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hypatia said:
I had plans to go bowling, it would of been the first time in well over 10 years. But I broke my toe instead. But Hubby was nice, and made me grilled cheese and tomato soup, and a ice bag for my toe.
Good grief hypatia, how'd you break your toe?
 
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hypatia said:
I had plans to go bowling, it would of been the first time in well over 10 years. But I broke my toe instead. But Hubby was nice, and made me grilled cheese and tomato soup, and a ice bag for my toe.
Comfort food! My wife and I make tomato soup with our home-made chicken stock, and it is to die for. Pair that up with grilled-cheese (sharp Vermont cheddar) sandwiches on home-made onion-rye bread and I'm in mid-winter heaven.

Sorry to hear about the toe, Hy. Try to maintain a normal gait if you can take the pain - favoring a sore toe can lead to back pain. It's worse in northern climates with ice underfoot, since you can end up with a really flat shuffling gait to avoid going down. Take care!
 

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