Comments on: Get Real Valentine’s Day http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/ the blog for ambitions young professional women. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5903 Nicole Crimaldi Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:46:17 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5903 Mark, Now that I know exactly which Mark wrote this I'm kind of LOL'ing! haha. I completely see your point about V-day being a one-sided holiday. Although, I guess it depends on who you're dating. I had never heard about this Steak holiday- are you sure you didn't make that one up?! haha! Mark,

Now that I know exactly which Mark wrote this I’m kind of LOL’ing! haha. I completely see your point about V-day being a one-sided holiday. Although, I guess it depends on who you’re dating. I had never heard about this Steak holiday- are you sure you didn’t make that one up?! haha!

]]> By: Mark http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5819 Mark Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:02:03 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5819 Amber and Heather make great points. However, are you aware of the Holiday "Steak and BJ Day" on March 14th? I don't mean to be inappropriate but in a man's mind, although be it perverted and immature at times, this holiday is the equivalent of the one-sided Valentine's Day. I love cuddling and showering my gf with presents and trips for Vday, but I find myself comforted knowing the "Steak and BJ" holiday exists. I know I am opening myself up to tons of ridicule but women you can have the 14th of each February, I'll take the one in March! Amber and Heather make great points. However, are you aware of the Holiday “Steak and BJ Day” on March 14th? I don’t mean to be inappropriate but in a man’s mind, although be it perverted and immature at times, this holiday is the equivalent of the one-sided Valentine’s Day. I love cuddling and showering my gf with presents and trips for Vday, but I find myself comforted knowing the “Steak and BJ” holiday exists. I know I am opening myself up to tons of ridicule but women you can have the 14th of each February, I’ll take the one in March!

]]> By: Heather http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5598 Heather Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:17:04 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5598 This is a GREAT point here. Why is it all about what the guy does for his woman? Seriously? How selfish does that make us look! This is a GREAT point here. Why is it all about what the guy does for his woman? Seriously? How selfish does that make us look!

]]> By: Colleen http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5537 Colleen Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:22:05 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5537 So (very, very) true! So (very, very) true!

]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5530 Nicole Crimaldi Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:02:40 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5530 Colleen, I see your point about the spoiler. In my Valentine's rage, I didn't think of it like that. The sentence has been modified so that people can click to www.realitysteve.com if they want to know the ending. Even though we know the winner I'm still so pumped about the upcoming episodes. Not only was it sad that I spoiled it for you and other readers, it's even sadder who ends up winning. Colleen, I see your point about the spoiler. In my Valentine’s rage, I didn’t think of it like that. The sentence has been modified so that people can click to http://www.realitysteve.com if they want to know the ending. Even though we know the winner I’m still so pumped about the upcoming episodes.

Not only was it sad that I spoiled it for you and other readers, it’s even sadder who ends up winning.

]]> By: Colleen http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5528 Colleen Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:44:50 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5528 Hi Nicole, I love your blog! I think it depends how you look at valentines day, though. I think you're right that it shouldn't be taken too seriously and that it is a glorified marketing ploy to get guys to buy diamonds, flowers, and other fancy things for women. But I also think it's nice to have a day of "us" if you're in a relationship. I don't think it even necessarily needs to happen on valentines day, but I think the day serves as a reminder to take a look at the person you're spending time with, and recognize that person in your own way. I don't think strong couples probably *need* valentines day-- I also don't think confident couples feel like they need to even do something special that day if they don't want to. Romance makes some people happy. If it's not you (or me), then that's okay. I have one sincere piece of two-cents: the spoiler in your post was really disheartening and alienating to me. I understand what you're talking about in regard to the girls because I watch The Bachelor (like other readers who know what you're talking about)-- but I (we) watch it because I'm excited to see how it plays out. It's just a bummer that my desire to read your blog necessitated the surprise spoiling of a show that I enjoy watching (for all of the crazy reasons you recall in your post)! It was just a really sad "oh shoot...." moment for me. Hi Nicole, I love your blog!

I think it depends how you look at valentines day, though. I think you’re right that it shouldn’t be taken too seriously and that it is a glorified marketing ploy to get guys to buy diamonds, flowers, and other fancy things for women. But I also think it’s nice to have a day of “us” if you’re in a relationship. I don’t think it even necessarily needs to happen on valentines day, but I think the day serves as a reminder to take a look at the person you’re spending time with, and recognize that person in your own way. I don’t think strong couples probably *need* valentines day– I also don’t think confident couples feel like they need to even do something special that day if they don’t want to. Romance makes some people happy. If it’s not you (or me), then that’s okay.

I have one sincere piece of two-cents: the spoiler in your post was really disheartening and alienating to me. I understand what you’re talking about in regard to the girls because I watch The Bachelor (like other readers who know what you’re talking about)– but I (we) watch it because I’m excited to see how it plays out. It’s just a bummer that my desire to read your blog necessitated the surprise spoiling of a show that I enjoy watching (for all of the crazy reasons you recall in your post)! It was just a really sad “oh shoot….” moment for me.

]]> By: Amber Sosa http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5495 Amber Sosa Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:01:40 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5495 Great post! I do like Valentine's Day but hate what it has turned into, especially being so one sided. Society puts so much more pressure on men to make it special for woman. I believe that is should be an equal expression of love that does not necessarily include a price tag. One year I got a pb&j sandwich cut into a heart and I have to admit, it is still probably my favorite story! Great post! I do like Valentine’s Day but hate what it has turned into, especially being so one sided. Society puts so much more pressure on men to make it special for woman. I believe that is should be an equal expression of love that does not necessarily include a price tag. One year I got a pb&j sandwich cut into a heart and I have to admit, it is still probably my favorite story!

]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5491 Nicole Crimaldi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:43 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5491 I've learned from a lot of books- and perhaps a bit of therapy :-)- that unrealistic expectations are the root of a lot of issues- anxiety, depression, disappointment, failed relationships, job unhappines. It makes sense. Not saying one should go into situations assuming the negative. Rather, hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. I’ve learned from a lot of books- and perhaps a bit of therapy :-) - that unrealistic expectations are the root of a lot of issues- anxiety, depression, disappointment, failed relationships, job unhappines. It makes sense. Not saying one should go into situations assuming the negative. Rather, hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.

]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5490 Nicole Crimaldi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:58:42 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5490 Aww Sean. What a guy! I feel the same way- we try to do date nights every Friday since he works out of town during the week. I honestly feel like a kid at Christmas every Friday because he is home and because I get to go on a date with him. Today he asked if Valentine's Day was a big deal for me, and I said no because we have Valentine's Day ever Friday. Aww Sean. What a guy!

I feel the same way- we try to do date nights every Friday since he works out of town during the week. I honestly feel like a kid at Christmas every Friday because he is home and because I get to go on a date with him. Today he asked if Valentine’s Day was a big deal for me, and I said no because we have Valentine’s Day ever Friday.

]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/02/09/get-real-valentines-day/#comment-5489 Nicole Crimaldi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:35 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2060#comment-5489 Hey Ingrid! Thanks for coming by. I agree that effort should be made regularly. I'm glad you see my point on this- the media has made relationships (and Valentine's day) out to be silly. On that note, we should all get together again soon! Maybe Mr. "Perfect" himself can grace us with some more "Loud Mouth Soup" humor at The Sofitel! haha! Oh, and I really want to try the jumbo metabll at Socca now that I met Chris! :) Hey Ingrid! Thanks for coming by. I agree that effort should be made regularly. I’m glad you see my point on this- the media has made relationships (and Valentine’s day) out to be silly.

On that note, we should all get together again soon! Maybe Mr. “Perfect” himself can grace us with some more “Loud Mouth Soup” humor at The Sofitel! haha! Oh, and I really want to try the jumbo metabll at Socca now that I met Chris! :)

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