V-Day Engagements

JCbride2015

I saw on the news this morning an interview with the owner of a jewelry shop, who had chosen to close up because of the ridiculous storm on what must obviously be a big business day for him.  The owner said he was holding about "half a dozen" engagement rings to be picked up by tomorrow!

Personally, I'll never understand why V-Day is so important to people.  It's a fun excuse for a date, but not the be-all end-all of romance.

I keep hearing about the impending wave of noobs after V-Day... it seemed pretty bad after Christmas, so I'm steeling myself for this.

MobKaz

JCBride2014 said:

I saw on the news this morning an interview with the owner of a jewelry shop, who had chosen to close up because of the ridiculous storm on what must obviously be a big business day for him.  The owner said he was holding about "half a dozen" engagement rings to be picked up by tomorrow!

Personally, I'll never understand why V-Day is so important to people.  It's a fun excuse for a date, but not the be-all end-all of romance.

I keep hearing about the impending wave of noobs after V-Day... it seemed pretty bad after Christmas, so I'm steeling myself for this.

For some reason, I think half of the new posters are here simply in an attempt to stir the pot. They are usually fairly obvious.  But I have to agree that the new posters are indeed a rare breed.  Brace yourself for the influx.

FiancB

JCBride2014 said:

I saw on the news this morning an interview with the owner of a jewelry shop, who had chosen to close up because of the ridiculous storm on what must obviously be a big business day for him.  The owner said he was holding about "half a dozen" engagement rings to be picked up by tomorrow!

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Stuck in box

Not gonna lie, I'd be kind of bummed to be proposed to and get all excited and see the exact same thing happening with the couple at the table next to us, stealing my thunder! Or what if rings get mixed up or something? 

pinkcow13

I was never a fan of Vday, ever since a terrible Vday I had when I was 15 (I know, I know I was a kid, but things are like doubly traumatizing at that age! lol). I do like having an excuse for a date night, and a holiday, and doing something fun with FI, but yea it is def not the epitome of romance for me. I personally would hate to be proposed to on valentine's day.

HisGirlFriday13

I had an ex-boyfriend who had planned to propose on V-Day, despite knowing that I don't like the holiday and I think V-Day proposals (or any holiday proposals, for that matter), are cliche.

Needless to say, there are (many, many) reasons he's an ex. That's just one of them.

Meanwhile, so far as I know, BIL and FSIL are still planning on getting married tomorrow, despite the 17+ inches of snow.

And DH and I have big plans for funny gifts for each other (I bought him a Chelsea FC scarf), then the wedding, then dinner and board games and drinking with good friends. 

JCbride2015

@HisGirlFriday13 I forgot about BIL's wedding tomorrow!  Just got off the phone with a friend who lives in Bellefonte and she confirmed the snow is awful over there.  I hope you guys can make the best of it and have fun. 

Cookie Pusher

I just don't get why Valentine's Day is the be-all-end-all of days to be romantic. I mean, if you love someone, why should you wait for one specific day to show/tell them? And what if your boyfriend treats you super well on Valentine's Day but he's a douchecanoe the rest of the time - is it okay because he did the ultra-romantic stuff on that ONE day? If you were iffy about him before 2/14, what on Earth would a Hallmark Holiday do to change that?

I'm so glad FI waited until Pi Day to propose!

JCbride2015

Cookie Pusher said:

I just don't get why Valentine's Day is the be-all-end-all of days to be romantic. I mean, if you love someone, why should you wait for one specific day to show/tell them? And what if your boyfriend treats you super well on Valentine's Day but he's a douchecanoe the rest of the time - is it okay because he did the ultra-romantic stuff on that ONE day? If you were iffy about him before 2/14, what on Earth would a Hallmark Holiday do to change that?

I'm so glad FI waited until Pi Day to propose!

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Cookie Pusher

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

WinstonsGirl

Don't forget twat-waffle. Variety is the spice of life

Cookie Pusher

I usually reserve twat-waffle for internet forums! The rest, though, I use verbally on a regular basis!

pinkcow13

HisGirlFriday13 said:

I had an ex-boyfriend who had planned to propose on V-Day, despite knowing that I don't like the holiday and I think V-Day proposals (or any holiday proposals, for that matter), are cliche.

Needless to say, there are (many, many) reasons he's an ex. That's just one of them.

Meanwhile, so far as I know, BIL and FSIL are still planning on getting married tomorrow, despite the 17+ inches of snow.

And DH and I have big plans for funny gifts for each other (I bought him a Chelsea FC scarf), then the wedding, then dinner and board games and drinking with good friends. 

That's right, their wedding is tomorrow! Ugh what a day to have a wedding, with this horrible, crappy weather!

HisGirlFriday13

@JCBride2014 and @pinkcow13: Yep! 17+inches of snow on the ground and DH and I get to deal with snow and traffic and BSC granny.

I even braved the grocery store tonight to buy them a card and a gift card (on top of the photographer we hired for them and the photo albums we bought them).

I need alcohol.

Rebl90

Tonight my FI informed me that our good friend is proposing to his GF tomorrow (who is also one of my closest friends and a BM).  I guess he was back and forth about doing it tomorrow because he didn't want it to be cheesy, but he didn't want to wait any longer (my FI said he felt the same way as soon as he bought my ring, lol).  I'm so excited for them though, she's been a doll to have as a BM (I didn't give out "responsibilities", but she's just so enthusiastic for us) and I am so happy that she's joining the club!

MobKaz

HisGirlFriday13 said:

@JCBride2014 and @pinkcow13: Yep! 17+inches of snow on the ground and DH and I get to deal with snow and traffic and BSC granny. I even braved the grocery store tonight to buy them a card and a gift card (on top of the photographer we hired for them and the photo albums we bought them). I need alcohol.

Have a safe weekend!  Prosit!

jenna8984

Cookie Pusher said:

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

I usually use dickbag

 

But I agree about V-day. On the radio each morning they do a prank phone call set up by the person's friend/ spouse. They called this girl and said "We're calling to deliver your wonderful Valentine's Day present from Steve. He named a star after you, it's a wonderful gift for your future to enjoy for generations" The girl's best friend had this set up because then they had the best friend call her and say what's up and the girl freaked out yelling "Steve got me a stupid fucking star, what the fuck is that?! I need jewelry, I'm WORTH jewelry" It was a joke and all but man oh man why is some poor sucker with this leechy bitch?!??!

JennyColada

Hey I got engaged on Christmas. >:(

(Lol)

APDSS22

DH almost proposed to me on April Fools' Day. Luckily he held himself off for a day. Still can't decide if Valentine's Day would be worse because it's cheesy or if it's better because at least people would believe you're actually engaged.

firebabe6519

FI proposed on Feb. 13th. Not because it had anything to do with Valentines. It just happened to be the one weekend I could get away from school and my research program to visit until April.

pumpkinsandturkeys

Cookie Pusher said:

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

I'm a big fan of asshat, and as always, douchecanoe.

I also frequently use: asswipe, fucktard, nutterbug, and a few others I can't think of right now.

Edited because caffeine hasn't kicked in.

SlothGoals

pumpkinsandturkeys said:

Cookie Pusher said:

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

I'm a big fan of asshat, and as always, douchecanoe.

I also frequently use: asswipe, fucktard, nutterbug, and a few others I can't think of right now.

Edited because caffeine hasn't kicked in.

I really don't care for the bolded word; people need to stop using the word "retarded" as an insult.

HisGirlFriday13

One of my go-to words is 'fuckwit.' Like nitwit, only with fuck.

I agree with @krisbot that I hate seeing 'tard' used in any insult and I hate seeing 'retard' used in any non-scientific way. (I.e., brake retarders doesn't bother me).

JCbride2015

I also hate using retard as an insult. I feel like in a few years, "that's retarded" will be like saying "that's gay."

Fucktard never bothered me as much because it's just so ridiculous, but now that I think about it as a portmanteau I'm also not a fan.

PrettyGirlLost

JCBride2014 said:

I saw on the news this morning an interview with the owner of a jewelry shop, who had chosen to close up because of the ridiculous storm on what must obviously be a big business day for him.  The owner said he was holding about "half a dozen" engagement rings to be picked up by tomorrow!

Personally, I'll never understand why V-Day is so important to people.  It's a fun excuse for a date, but not the be-all end-all of romance.

I keep hearing about the impending wave of noobs after V-Day... it seemed pretty bad after Christmas, so I'm steeling myself for this.

Yep, INC!!!!!

SmileDamnit

My engagement fell between Christmas & NY - does that make it a holiday mutt??

pumpkinsandturkeys said:

Cookie Pusher said:

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

I'm a big fan of asshat, and as always, douchecanoe.

I also frequently use: asswipe, fucktard, nutterbug, and a few others I can't think of right now.

Edited because caffeine hasn't kicked in.

I also love asshat, but my favorite is bullfuck, as in "that 4-hour gap during the snowflake's PPD is just bullfuck".

hikebikebemerry

pumpkinsandturkeys

kristbot said:

pumpkinsandturkeys said:

Cookie Pusher said:

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

I'm a big fan of asshat, and as always, douchecanoe.

I also frequently use: asswipe, fucktard, nutterbug, and a few others I can't think of right now.

Edited because caffeine hasn't kicked in.

I really don't care for the bolded word; people need to stop using the word "retarded" as an insult.

I do agree with the above. As @JCBride2014 said, for whatever reason, I've never connected fucktard with 'retard' (which is a word I hate, along with 'tard'). I should stop using it, but I know that it slips out more often than it should.

SlothGoals

pumpkinsandturkeys said:

kristbot said:

pumpkinsandturkeys said:

Cookie Pusher said:

JCBride2014 said:

Please, let's never allow "douchecanoe" to die.

Douchecanoe, douchenozzle, cuntwaffle, asshat, and fuckwad are staples in my vocabulary. I try to use them each at least once a week.

I'm a big fan of asshat, and as always, douchecanoe.

I also frequently use: asswipe, fucktard, nutterbug, and a few others I can't think of right now.

Edited because caffeine hasn't kicked in.

I really don't care for the bolded word; people need to stop using the word "retarded" as an insult.

I do agree with the above. As @JCBride2014 said, for whatever reason, I've never connected fucktard with 'retard' (which is a word I hate, along with 'tard'). I should stop using it, but I know that it slips out more often than it should.

"Fucktard" is a portmanteau like @JCBride2014 said melding the words "fucking" and "retard" 

NavyBlue143

"Fuckwit" is a perfectly acceptable substitute.

erinlin25

I always told H he was not allowed to propose on any holidays or my birthday, lol. Good thing he got the message My best friend got engaged  2 days before Vanentine's Day-- much better because it was such a surprise (she thought it was happening on V day).

xxBrittanyLB

I stumbled across this post.. and kinda chuckled. I was SO thankful that my FI didn't propose to me on Valentines day or any other holiday at that.. But after he DID propose to me, I realized it was the opening day of Rifle season in our state. HAHA! So a hunter's holiday....still a holiday...

But I did see a funny post on Pinterest that should make you all get a good laugh...

It was written by a person that said.."This Valentines day, I should go to the fanciest restaurant in town and put fake engagement rings in each woman's glass before she gets it and sit back and watch the show as it all unfolds..."