Posts Tagged ‘Valentine’s Day’
Valentine’s day. Still the most important day of the year for lovers?
Feb 14th is liked and loathed in equal measure by my coupled and uncoupled friends. It’s either a day to celebrate the joys, or potential joys, of a loving relationship, or yet another reminder that one’s other half is a) non-existent b) not given to gift giving. I confess I’m a fan. Not necessarily of…
Read MoreRemember what really matters on Valentine’s Day
This article first appeared in Scotland on Sunday. For many couples, Valentine’s Day is simply something to be ignored – an overly commercialised and artificial event designed to encourage us to spend money that we can ill afford. This perhaps understandable reaction fails, however, to make the most of an opportunity for couples to take…
Read MoreAre Aberdeen Men Really The UK’s Valentine’s Day Cheapskates?
While Valentine’s Day spending in 2013 is likely to be at its highest since the recession began in 2008, not all parts of the country will be spending equally. New figures from Travelodge show that the men of Sheffield will be splashing the cash on their partners this February, while Aberdeen’s men folk will spend…
Read MoreVive la Romance!
Christmas brings out the bah humbugs in some people. Valentine’s Day can get a similar response, with people saying: “It’s a waste of time!”, “I ignore it because it’s so commercialised” or “The only people who like Valentine’s Day are the florists and the card manufacturers and sellers.” But are they reasons to avoid Valentine’s,…
Read MoreValentine’s Day: How It All Began
Having been asked to contribute a piece on Valentine’s Day, my initial reaction was: “Oh no – not another commercially driven ‘celebration’!” So I did a quick and completely unscientific poll of male and female friends of different ages and stages. The results are in. No one over the age of 21 seems to take…
Read MoreHow Divorcées can Survive Valentine’s Day
This is a special guest post from Maggie Currie. Going through divorce often leaves you feeling that you have nobody to rely on, other than yourself. So take advantage of you and really look after yourself on this day. Turn the focus of your attention to you. Buy yourself something special, something you will really…
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