She is getting paid for these, right? Is it just me, or are this concept and these "tips" patronizing as hell?

Ugh, this whole entire concept is a big ball of NO. Let me see if i've got this right:

1. Go into massive debt [during a national ECONOMIC CRISIS, mind you] doing things [like new clothes, mani/pedis] to "get sexy" so at least YOU know you're hot;
2. Lose yourself in mindless GRRL-POWER movies instead of wallowing in your singularity;
3. Get out and do something new so you can say "hey, I don't need to be in a relationship anyway, WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING?" [that's sublimation, btw. That nagging feeling of "why not me" doesn't go away, you just distract yourself into something else.]

If this was a series about Things You Should Do When You're Single [While You Still Can!], then I *might* be on board with this one. But with the other tips from before, this is..just NO.

Did anyone win the pool today? These tips are going off the crazy train, for real. I have NO IDEA what's next...maybe tomorrow's will be "go volunteer"? That might actually be a good one. But EVERYONE should do it, not just single women.

If Ms. Bribsen's getting paid for *this*, show me where to sign up!

also, have friends start a prayer chain for you. light candles at neighborhood churches. form a support group for other unfortunate souls.

Someone explain to me how I'm suppose to fit shopping, a manicure/pedicure, rock climbing, a movie, and whatever else into one day?

Pistil, you probably will need to take a day off of work! ... although I don't know if I can really recommend that --- you're going to need a lot of money to buy new shoes + new bag, get a mani/ pedi/ massage/ see a chick flick, and buy gear for rock climbing or scuba diving.

I still think feed the homeless or some other selfless act will pop up somewhere! I can't wait until tomorrow!!!! (Tongue stuck firmly in cheek)

I was actively avoiding these posts because the concept is so silly (OMG how will we ever survive this consumer driven day of chocolate!?!?) but now I am glad I clicked this one cause the comments are cracking me up! You girls are hilarious!

I love Valentine's Day whether I am in a relationship or not, only because I like the concept of showing the ones I love how much they mean to me. It should be incorporated into everyday life though! Not just one day of stuffed animals, candy hearts and grand gestures . . .

I did take a day off from work on v-day. It is because the work environment, esp. the people are too negative and the work environment itself is too toxic for me to receive love from outside of myself (i.e. universe, friends, love ones, significant others etc) I do not wish for any pollutants to harden my soul. Whether we succumb ourselves to all that commercialization is a choice, you don't have to if you don't want to but the original meaning of valentine's day should still be celerated if it is important to you. Valentines day is the most important day in my book, nothing else matters. I don't have to take x'mas nor new years off from work.

I join the crowd of voices saying how annoying and patronizing this is - geez, I was single every single Valentine's Day until a couple of years ago, and never had a problem with it! shocking! hardly ever felt sad. imagine that.

Maybe people are finding every excuse to feel sad this year due to the economical depression.

I pretty much feel the same way as all of you.
Very hestitant to click on the link, I did.
What a waste of a few minutes....but hey, at least
I know I'm not the only one who thinks that this is lame!

Valentines day is the most important day in my book, nothing else matters.
So babysoftpink, it's ok for your partner to ignore you the rest of the year as long as he buys you a box of chocolate on 14 everything is fine?

* February 14

I'M ALLOWED A HOBBY?? NO WAY!!
I thought I needed a man to be able to have hobbies.

Nope, sparklegirl -- you CAN have a hobby if you're a woman! .. but only if you are a single woman.

Nope, sparklegirl -- you CAN have a hobby if you're a woman! .. but only if you are a single woman.

Nope, sparklegirl -- you CAN have a hobby if you're a woman! .. but only if you are a single woman.

nguidjol, box of chocolate won't do if he just ignore me the rest of the year...I would definitely this idea... if it comes with gold and diamond plated chocolate box, a yacht and airplane in my name, a few Lamborghini and maybach, title to 30 20,000 ft properties all over the world, penthouse in Rome, a laundry list full of auctioned antiques and crowns and jewels, his family name, 10 maids, chef, body guards etc. for the rest of my life, hardcore cash of $10 million US and the promise that he will take care of my parents for the rest of my life. I marry him any time. Call me whatever, but you come telling me about the box of chocolate and all I want was to express my opinion and did not feel respected that I can have my "say" and "belief" in this.

typo above, when I say, airplane, I am not referring to 787 Boeing commercial jet, I am speaking of bombardier Global 5000 or above series that comes with a bar, satellite communication device, private crew and pilot for my deposition, landing out of commercial ports with fuel and maintenance fee of $200,000 a month all paid for.

with that, he can ignore me for all he wants, my life is signed over to him.

babysoftpink, that level of materialism above relationships makes me kind of concerned/sad for you.

chatondeneige, does it make you feel better if I say I endeavor to live in small wooden hut next to slums... so I could be with my prince charming? REMEMBER, it (my last three posts) all start with someone saying a guy can abuse me for a box of chocolate.

also chatondeneige, is your "feeling sad for me" suppose to make me feel excellent, all the better, wonderful and a sense of zen? If your answer is "no", why then does I need that from you?

babysoftpink you can express your opinion and i respect it 100%. Correct me if i am wrong but i think i am allowed to ask you a question, right?
And personally i would rather have 10 million Pounds or Euros because right now the Dollar is not worth much here in Europe

cool, Nguidjol. I just don't want to be disrespected. If you are asking me a question and not insinuating that a guy can abuse me emotionally for a box of chocolate. Then, your point is taken. Have a nice day.