February 14, 2002
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What is your worst / best Valentine's Day memory?

Many years ago, my daughter's father actually chose Valentine's Day to move out. The break-up was a mutual decision, but I thought his choice of days was a bit tacky. As for the best? I really can't be sure, but probably the first one my fiance and I celebrated together a few years ago. He sent me flowers at the office which was something I'd never experienced before.

Fisch, 46
Preston
, CT   USA

My worst one is probably when I wanted to break up with the guy I was going out with but wouldn't do it because it was Valentine's Day--and he brought me flowers and stuff. I'm hoping this one will be my best one.

Karen, 22
Ames
, IA   USA

I remember when I was in Junior High School. My Mom told me that a boy called for me. I was real excited and wanted to know who it was. She said that he didn't leave his name. I realized much later in life that my Mom must have made up about the phone call, that she did it lift my spirit.

Another one was one year my husband brought home the dozen red roses. I put them in my Lenox vase on the table. We went out to dinner. When we came home, the cats had knocked over the vase and ate the tops off all the roses.

Janet, 44
E. Brunswick
, NJ  USA

I don't know about best or worst, but I do remember a high school crush I had and leaving a valentines day card in his car. He never acknowledged it and I felt like a complete ass and was totally embarrassed. I suppose worse was the Valentine's Day where the German Shepard ate the handmade card my boyfriend had made me. There were a few other circumstances that I don't dare to get into in this forum.

Felicia, 36
Lowell
, MA   USA

My husband brought me a dozen red roses for Valentine's Day, and soon thereafter I learned he was having an affair.

Jane, 62
West Linn
, OR   USA

i haven't had a best valentine's day, but i sure have had a horrible one. last year i got dumped. my boyfriend and i used to always get in huge fights and our biggest happened to be on valentine's day in the middle of the mall. he said, ill save you the trouble and walked away from me. hmmm.

Karen2, 16
Boston
, MA   USA

I can't think of one. We never made a big deal of Valentine's Day. Why pick just one day to show love when you can do it every day?

Judy, 62
Easton
, KS   USA

Seeing that I have broken up with two different girls within a week of Valentine's Day (different years at least), I really don't know which one to pick. Nor, do I know if those would make my best or worst list at this point.

Ryan, 28
Riedlingen  GERMANY

The best valentines day I ever had, was when I just started dating this guy and valentines was our first date, he bought me a huge teddy bear, and we went for dinner. we had such a great time. I'll never forget that guy.

stickman, 27
SOUTH AFRICA

Today. My boyfriend is at hope cooking me a romantic dinner bought me roses and candy cant get better then that/

Nicole2, 20
FL  USA

Ugh.. Valentine's day has been cancelled due to a severe lack of interest. Therefore, all memories have been erased.

Nicci, 27
Las Vegas
, NV   USA

My worst memory has to be from last year. My ex and I broke up a couple months prior and I had had enough and didn't want to get back together with her. She kept trying and wanted us to get back together. So, she asked me to come over on valentines day to "get some closure". Well, when I got there, she had bought me a couple things, some flowers, etc... I had nothing for her as I didn't want to be with her anymore. When she saw that I was empty handed, she realized how serious I was and I've only talked to her couple times since. Just a bad day all around. Mybest Valentine's Day memory is from this morning, waking up next to my beautiful fiance and knowing I'll never have another bad Valentines Day.

Doug2, 29
Overland Park
, KS  USA

Not my top memory, but very satisfactory was the first Valentine's Day after my divorce when I realized that I didn't have to have a very insecure man orating about a meaningless holiday--that I never had to listen to that insecure man orating again.

Jill, 61
Saylorsburg
, PA  USA

Last year my little cousin got me a big box of candies and one of those garfields that you stick on your car windows because I didn't have a valentine and he wanted me to be happy.

Angela, 18
Bella Vista
, AR  USA

Every Valentine's Day has been great. Nearly always get my favorite flower, yellow roses.

Laney
TX  USA

My worst and best is pretty much the same. Valentines Day has always sucked for me. I hate cards, I hate chocolate and I hate made up occasions.

Keri-Jade, 21
Brampton, Ontario  CANADA

Hmmmmm... don't really have one.

Derya

I don't have any significant Valentine's Day memories. I wanted to get married on Valentine's Day but my fiance didn't. I eventually broke up with him.

Laura, 37
Lowell
, MA   USA

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