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I'm glad this topic is not on the Relationship forum. No reason why singles shouldn't post on a topic like this.
After work I went to a Division 1 Women's College Basketball game, Lafayette vs. Loyola (Maryland). Loyola won. There were a few singles scattered about but I was surprised the attendance was so low, especially since the team is currently playing very well. I guess I shouldn't have been. They were thankful to those in attendance for coming to the game. A great evening of entertainment for $7.00.
Since it was also Ash Wednesday, I went to early Mass. Feasted on a large stack of banana pancakes afterwards. My wife has been gone 47 years, so no romance for me.
I would have invited you to my place for dinner, but I don't cook well enough for you to travel 2,700 miles. We could have found something in the vinyl collection to dance to (something slow)*, and held hands while we watched an old movie.
I did not remember it was Valentine's Day until late in the afternoon. I don't think I ever had a really standard romantic Valentine's Day, meaning where someone sent roses or gave me a schmaltzy card, but my late bf and I would go into town early on February 15 to see how much half-price chocolate we could score at the two drugstores. That was fun. Good memory that makes me smile.
I live an hour and a half away from my girlfriend. We went on a short trip the weekend prior to Valentine's Day, which was our third anniversary. I was home alone that evening.
We've been married over forty years and with so many birthday, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, anniversaries and other commemorative events in our time together I truly and emphatically do not want any more gifts.
However, my husband did do something special that made me very very happy. He went to Costco and brought home one of their sundaes which I absolutely love but often hesitate to buy because of the calories. I could not have been happier if he had bought me a diamond necklace! He also brought home flowers (something he does often) and a funny card but it was the sundae and his thoughtfulness that made my day
We went out to dinner with another couple we’ve known for years. The restaurant is fairly new, but has been around long enough to have gotten all the kinks out of their service.
A beautiful venue, we’ve been wanting to try it. Well, it was awful. The service was bad, the food was mediocre bordering on bad.
The owner was at the door thanking people as we were leaving, and asked how everything was. My husband told him how bad it was. He offered to have us come back again “on him”. We said no thanks.
It was bad enough to be amusing. But I’m glad we got to try it, glad we are able to do these types of outings still.
Flowers and Cards for spouse and then off to the Tennessee mountains to explore the bluegrass and old time music scene. Even got to see a little scattered snow. Bonus was daughter and her husband joined us there. Got home last night.
My husband passed away in August at the age of 83. I'm just a few years younger and have felt "lost" ever since. Out of lonliness I started eating lunch at a local senior center in the fall and one day a man at my table asked for my phone number.
Actually, this man asked my friend for my phone number, she called me to see if I was okay with that. I said I guess so.
Months later, by Valentine's Day, I was still dubious even though we'd been seeing each other about twice a week. Dubious because this man is in his late 80s and anyway I still feel lost and depressed. But Valentine's Day was okay. This man called and came over with one of those heart shaped boxes of chocolates. Then we sat on the couch and played Scrabble. It took the pain out of Valentine's Day and even though I keep wondering what's the point in dating at this age, this relationship seems to be helping and my Valentine's Day was just fine.
I am a widow. In January I made lunch plans with 4 friends for Valentine's Day. Three are women, the other a man. We met for lunch at a local Mexican Restaurant.
We had a great time. I stopped at a local chocolate shop and brought some truffles. Another brought cupcakes. We talked about past Valentine's Day. We laughed so hard.
I also belong to a Facebook group-Letters Against Isolation. You mail cards, notes to seniors in various homes or who receive Meals on Wheels. I bought 20 Valentine's and mailed them to various addresses throughout the USA. Also sent some to family and friends.
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