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Valentine's Day Redux, ReduxToday's column features some lucky couples and one ungrateful woman. SAMANTHA: My husband and I celebrate Valentine's Day, but nothing over the top. If I were to let him out of it, he'd stop in a heartbeat. If I had my way, we'd celebrate more. But we had an open, honest conversation about what each of us wanted and we compromised with exchanging cards, giving a small gift — nothing over 20 dollars — and having a nice meal at home. How we handle Valentine's Day is indicative of how we handle a lot of issues in our relationship. We talk about what we expect in a calm, nonjudgmental manner and we are willing to compromise. Here's a real Valentine's Day gift to your significant other: Check your temper and judgment at the door and be willing to talk and compromise about what you really want out of the holiday. JENNIFER: I used to have a problem with Valentine's Day, but not because I didn't like the holiday. I was single for a long time, and I didn't do a lot of dating. It made me sad to see the cards, flowers and boxes of chocolates on sale and know that I didn't have someone special to give me anything. But now that I'm happily married to a wonderful man who always gives me some flowers and maybe some candy on Valentine's Day — that has changed. More importantly, he's a good husband and father the rest of the year, too. So I consider myself a very fortunate woman. KATHY: We'll go out for a nice dinner and enjoy each other's company.
He'll probably get me flowers, and I'll get him a card because he likes getting cards. We'll either have sex on Valentine's Day or decide we're tired and have sex the next day. Either one is great. All in all, it's a day pretty much like all the others. KRISTA: I used to look forward to Valentine's Day. I would always bring home two roses, one for my son and the other for my daughter. A year ago, I was dating a woman and I figured I'd send the kids off to their friends and make her steak and shrimp and open a great bottle of wine. I had the candles burning, the food cooking and the lighting adjusted perfectly, but as soon as she came over, I could tell she wasn't in the greatest mood. She sat down and asked, "What's the occasion?" I said, "Happy Valentine's Day!" She looked directly at me and said, "Oh, um, I don't care for this day, and I don't buy gifts so don't expect one." I totally ignored her comment and continued to pamper her. After dinner, she said, "That was great!" Then she got up and left saying, "OK, see ya later." I had no idea she'd made plans with co-workers to see a movie. She preferred doing that then spending the evening with me. I wasted time and money trying to please such an ungrateful woman. Needless to say, I don't care for Valentine's Day anymore. What's the best gift a significant other ever gave you? Send your tale, along with your questions, problems and rants to cheryllavinrapp@gmail.com. To find out more about Cheryl Lavin, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM
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