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Hi Cloe,
Keep in mind men are just a different breed from us woman. I truely believe my husband only brings V-day gifts home if it is right in front of him. Some times I get roses, but I think someone brings them to the store and sells them to him. They are never in a vase and delivered. Another year he brought me a Jafra gift basket. One of the guys wives sells Jafra and she sold gift baskets at the store. This year I didn't get anything. Men work by convenience.

Actually, I like the fact that he got involved with something creative with the kids. So many men don't do any of that with their kids.

In any event, you do have to let him know that you enjoy that stuff, but be nice. And yes, sometimes I pick up a bouquet of flowers and put them in a vase for the family to enjoy.

C.

You have to really appreciate this guy. Most guys are not romantic at all. That he did the poster board thing with the kids is such a beautiful gesture. You are more blessed than you know. My advice is to turn the tables on him, instead of expecting something next time, just go out and get HIM some strawberries and/or flowers, the kinds of things you enjoy. This will let him know how much you appreciated and remembered these things (and maybe even that you miss receiving them!) And always, always, always get yourself some flowers every time you think of it.

This is probably not what you want to hear but I think the posterboard thing was very thoughtful of him. Holidays are so commercialized and what really counts is something that comes from the heart. This is exactly what your hubby gave you. Some of those "spoiling" husbands are great for material items but lack significantly when it comes to being a life partner, friend, lover etc. If you have a great man year round then I say just be grateful for that! :)

I feel like I "taught" my husband over the last 20 years by doing these things for him and he kind of learned by example. Remember all those books say that, men are not mind readers, and so we either need to tell them or show them!

I have to admit I was listening to Dr. Phil's book on tape a long time ago (it was about marriage/relationships) and it gave me a lot of new ideas on how to let my hubby know that he is loved & appreciated. Good Luck!

I was given a wipe off board made out of ceramic. I placed it on our counter in our bathroom. My husband and I write love messages to each other, like... I'll miss you today.... or thank you for mowing the lawn. Then he would write back a thank you and how much he is going to miss me or how he loves me. We have been married for 28 years this July. I have tried to look for oppertunities to praise him. Also I take 5 min to 30 and lay next to him and watch t.v. with him, the news or what ever. It's being together, we hold hand while I lay on his shoulder. Then I go down stairs and do dishes or laundry or other stuff like dinner. I think we need a few minutes of time alone like that. I have four kids at home that all need our time. It is easier if we give our time to each other first. Good luck. MR

There is a brand new dance place opening in the Ralph's Shopping Center off of Washington (corner of Calle Del Oso Oro & Washington) it's called Murrieta Dance Studio. I'll try to find the number for you :)

Well, I haven't read the other reponses, but my husband has died and I regret how I handled the gift thing. I think people tend to get stressed when they know you might be hard to please. I would suggest thinking about exactly what you want to do to celebrate things and helping him make it happen even if it means selecting things yourself from him, and being open to his ideas as well. I would make his occasions special. Warmly, C

Chloe,

I think it depends on how he treats you throughout the year. Does he do things (even if it is in a way that you may not have wanted) to show he cares? If so, then don't worry about Valentine's Day... My husband is pretty good with holidays but I on the other hand am not. I just don't do well with gifts and stuff (I do cards though). I am just not very good at it and he understands. I do other things though--that let him know how much he means to me, but those things generally don't occur on an appropriate holiday. I think that if you want to do something for yourself, like buy flowers, then you should definitely do it. And it doesn't have to on Valentine's Day-- My sister's husband doesn't do anything for holidays, so one year my sister registered (for Christmas) and he actually used it!!! Kind of lame but it worked for her! good luck.

Show him this, and the replies. Perhaps he is really at a loss of what to do? But, yes, that can happen when after children, the "spice" mutates into routine and generic greetings etc. But, have faith, perhaps just really explain to him, from your heart, what you have just said here. Unless he is a real "bozo"...well, you may have to just s-p-e-l-l it out for him. Remind him that you are a wife, his love, his partner... and you need romance too. Dare I ask... what you have surprised him for Valentines? Sometimes men need "reassurance" too.
You will get lots of ideas here... take care and keep the faith.
~Susan
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