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To me I don’t see the need for the excuse, or I’d rather find a different one. I’d much rather spontaneously take my girl out for dinner than wait for the day I’m supposed to do it. 
We also try our best not to lead a consumerist lifestyle, but we also want to make the most of our time together on weekends or whenever and make memories whilst we can, so we’re happy to treat ourselves. Although the treating is usually food related
Valentine's is great. Half priced chocolate the day after >

I keep hearing about this and it's just not a thing here. It all just vanishes >

It isn’t any less capitalist either. Upvote for admitting your a schill for the day. >

Mf called him a shill 😂 >

Yeah. People are just louder on the internet about not liking it bc they have no one to spend it with anyways >

I have a girlfriend, we’ve been together 10 years and I think valentines is bullshit. >

Good job buddy >

So any other theories besides everyone on the internet is lonely? >

Uhh everyone on the internet thinks one example  means it’s the rule not the exception. 
Everyone on the internet is personally offended by anything they read
Everyone on the internet doesn’t know when to just let something go. 
These are just a few that come to mind for some reason idk why lmao >

Everyone on the internet thinks they are the only cool one on the internet and everyone else must be a loser >

Yeah sounds like someone I know >

You're right.  Valentine's Day is not a made up, Hallmark holiday.  Its roots go back to ancient Rome.  Yes, capitalist companies capitalize on it, but they capitalize on every holiday.  
The people who complain about Valentine's Day fall into two groups:  People who are unhappy that they don't have a partner, and people who are cheap. >

I’m not cheap, I’ll gladly spoil my girlfriend, but I don’t like the expectation or obligation. 
I know my girlfriend loves being given flowers, but I know she loves being surprised by flowers even more. That means I’m not going to do it on the ‘buy your partner flowers day’. 
I’d rather surprise her throughout the year with little gifts and experiences than do it on the day the card companies say to. >

I kind of like, it's a bit of an excuse to spoil ourselves. 
The rest of the time our expenses and activities are pretty pragmatic and responsible cause we don't want to lead an overly consumerist and gluttonous life. So a dedicated day gives something to look forwards to and plan ahead for.