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Do you think it is the most romantic day of the year or just a marketing manouevre to part you from your cash?!...with red roses at over £ 2 each and cards etc through the roof, will you spend or not?

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No its a money making scam.

If you are in a loving relationship then being romantic comes natural to most of us.

Rio

I never do Rose.......have been known to give a hand made heart felt card in the past.....or made a little gifty.....it's just a big rip off I think.
Amanda xx

Just another attempt to part people from their money! Such a big fuss is made of it these days - it used to be just a card, now it's Valentine weekends, complete with romantic dinner, gazing into each other's eyes over soup and heart-shaped croutons...

Pass the bucket, please!

I think Valentines day is bit of a marketing gimmik.

Me & my OH dont need a special day to show we love each other.

We always make romantic jestures to each other every day, whether via a nice text message or a sneaky love note sneaked into his sandwich box or him sneaking a note into my bag or a note placed on the fridge door.

He went fishing this weekend & left me a bottle of champagne in the fridge, with a small box of chocolates and lovely note.

Romance can happen every day and not just once a year.
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Oh just to add, I won't be saving a glass for him......well, it'll go flat!

I love buying my partner flowers and gifts when she is least expecting it at various times through the year, To show her she is in my thoughts and i want to shower her with gifts, Not just on a day when they say you should do it! But you dont have to spend money on your partner to show them how much you love them.

Rio

it's over the top now,
i think a hand made card personal card says it all,

stella xx

Afternoon Rio and Amanda...

was in Woolies shopping which is what prompted the question lol...a lot of very over priced cards, gifts etc ,,,, the local shop is selling 24 red roses for £28 ...
(hate red roses out of season lol they don't smell!)

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Hi there Rose. Hope you are well?

Rio

I suppose people just believe they have no choice but to go along with it all.....sad really.......lol

Amanda

hello all, so the general concensus so far is over priced and over rated! lol

I would much rather have a hug and a kiss from someone I loved than a bunch of roses or a card anytime! lol

Rose xx

i think perhaps just one red rose is romantic !

Hello Stella....depends who it is from! lol

xx

well a card and a red rose from someone special would make me very happy!

I hope you get one Stella!

I remember the last time I was given a single red rose.....lol think it was about 1981!! lol

xx

Yes a money making scam,
but a bit of romance in life is good...........oh if only LOL

My daughter was working in japan last year and her students told her they have two valentines days. The girls send a card to the boy they like on Feb 14th , then a month later if he likes the girl he sends her a card and a small gift like chocolate. But they said the girls don't want this, they are wanting more and more expensive gifts now. Carole x

No I believe you should say it with flowers....deadly nightshade on order for her indoors

LOL Colin !!

Thats says it all Colin lol