When people say that holidays have become too commercialized, they're probably talking about Valentine's Day. (Christmas is a lost cause by now!) The greeting card industry has been pushing Valentine's Cards since the 19th century, and since the schools are now involved, kids are pretty well locked in now.
If your girlfriend says she "doesn't want anything," beware! She may think she really means it, but women all want to feel special, and when all her girlfriends are showing off the expensive gifts they received, you're going to be in the doghouse. Depending on the stage your relationship is in and your station in life, the cliche items -- red roses, boxes of chocolates, trashy lingerie, books of love poems, heart-shaped jewelry, exotic perfumes ; may either be just too cliche -- or mandatory. You'll have to figure that one out.
The thing is: you're looking for something that is both sentimental and personal. I know -- you spend sooo much time dwelling on sentimentality... Just pick something from the varied Listmania lists below, or if that doesn't work, try some More Listmania® Lists
Now, ladies: If your man says he really doesn't want anything for Valentine's Day (apart from the obvious.) He probably really does mean it, but he's forgetting something. He'd really like to get through this most sentimental and sensitive of holidays with his masculinity intact. A guy can only tolerate so many candles and love songs before he begins to focus on RED MEAT!!!
If your situation calls for a gift, consider something unromantic and utilitarian. Tools are generally appreciated, possibly a nice red Swiss Army Knife or a Leatherman tool. Then there are always performance auto parts, or barbecue accessories. Most men would appreciate just about anything, as long as it was more macho than frilly!
Kids' Valentine's Day Listmania
- Be My VALENTINE! Great Valentine Books for Children
- Valentine Delights for Lower Elementary Kids
- My Favorite Children's Valentine Books
- Valentine's Day shows for Kids
- Valentine's Day book list for preschoolers
- Kissy kissy, smooch smooch, Baby!
- Be My Valentine!
- VALENTINE HUGS AND KISSES
- Valentine's Day
Teen Valentine's Day Listmania
- Great Gifts on Valentine's Day
- Life your heart on Valentine's Day!
- Valentine gifts for daughters & nieces
- Valentine's Day Favorites: Romantic Raps
- valentine's day movies
- Be my Valentine.....
- Best Valentine's Day Movies
- V-DAY Flicks: Comedies To Make Your Black Heart Sing!
Adult Valentine's Day Listmania
- The Greatest Romantic Comedies of All Time...
- Be My Valentine: Red-hued & Heart-focused Treats
- A Guy's Ultimate Valentine's Day
- Eve Pearl's Valentine's Picks
- Romantic Valentine's Day Gifts
- My Funny Valentine
- VALENTINE BOOKS & MUSIC TO KEEP FOREVER
- Great Valentines Gifts for your Wife 2007
- HAS VALENTINE's DAY FLUMMOXED YOU? TRY THESE SOLUTIONS:
- Treat Your Valentine !
- Poems For Your Valentine
- Jazz your Valentine !
- MY FUNNY VALENTINE!
- Hearts and Flowers: Valentine's Day Pleasures
- The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift Guide
- Love is in the air! Valentine's Day!!!
- Love is in the air! Valentine's Day!!!: 2
- My Favourite Valentine Gifts for Young Women
- Valentine Love Songs
- Valentine Gifts for Her
- Things I Would Love to Have on Valentine's Day
- Valentine's Day films
- Have The Best Romantic Valentines Day Ever
- Great Automotive Valentine's Day Products
- Great Gifts for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Book Listmania
Since most people think of books when they think of Amazon.com, they are "probably" a little over-represented here.
