posted February 04, 2008 03:48 AM
Valentine's Day Horror StoriesPity these true tales of re-gifted chocolate, rejected credit cards, and, yes, The Clapper.
As Cupid's big day nears, men and women everywhere are faced with the same old question: What present can I give my mate that won't be even lamer than last year's? Sorry, there's no one answer for that riddle, but to help you decide what not to do, here are some Valentine's Day horror stories from members of TheNest.com. Read 'em and LOL.
Divinely Inspired...
"A high school boyfriend whom I had been dating for about two weeks gave me a Bible. To make the gift worse, it was a 'teen study' Bible with a 'new' translation, which was completely different from what my religion used. He also added an inscription comparing his feelings for me to the stories of love in the Bible. It was completely inappropriate for two weeks of dating. The whole thing completely, totally creeped me out. I broke up with him that evening. Yes, on Valentine's Day."
- Emily, California
Better The Second Time...
"I once got back together with an ex-boyfriend on the day before Valentine's Day. So on V-Day, he handed me a little box of chocolates -- you know, the heart-shape ones with four pieces of candy you can get from the drugstore? But it was already opened -- the plastic overwrap was removed -- and there was writing on it from another girl! He regifted the chocolate! So romantic!"
- Sarah, Illinois
Cuddle Buddy...
"When we were dating, my husband gave me a pillowcase that had a teddy bear body with a photo of his head on top. I had the wrong reaction and laughed really loudly. The bad part was that it really was my present. He did make up for it a few years later by proposing on Valentine's Day."
- Julie, Hawaii
One for Me, One for You...
"For two years, I asked my husband for a DVD player. Well, my lovely husband came home one Valentine's Day with a Play Station, saying it was for me. He said that it was my DVD player since it had that capability as well. Needless to say, it wasn't my favorite gift. To this day, I tease him about that!"
- Esther, Ontario
Decisions, Decisions...
"He bought me a rose from the gas station and a Slinky from the local drugstore. Yes, a Slinky! He said he didn't know what else to get for me. Apparently it wasn't a last-minute decision either because I later found the receipt -- it was dated February 5. I laugh about it now. And as a wedding gift, my husband (yes, I married him!) put the Slinky in a shadow box along with other sentimental items from our dating years."
- Amanda, West Virginia
No Joking Matter...
"I was so excited for our first V-Day together. I had the gifts way in advance, and when I went to meet my guy, I was disappointed he wasn't home. Thirty minutes later he showed up with a bag of chocolates with nuts in them. And I hate nuts! Then we were late to dinner and couldn't find anywhere that could take us without a long wait. After we finally finished eating dinner, we went to a comedy show and were the only couple there. Needless to say, we were the butt of every joke."
- Rebecca, Virginia
Blast from the Past...
"I had been dropping hints that what I really wanted was a nice creme brulee set. So when Valentine's Day rolled around, we did all the romantic things: flowers, movie, and dinner at a restaurant we really couldn't afford. Then came time to exchange the gifts we had for each other. I had bought him a game he had his eye on, a subscription to his favorite magazine, and some books. Then came my turn! The box was just the right size. Imagine my surprise when I pulled out a used, or 'vintage,' Sega Genesis game system! I must have mentioned that I liked a certain game when I was a kid, and he thought it would be fun to get me a 'piece of my childhood.' I wasn't as disappointed as I was just plain shocked! His heart was in the right place, but in the end, he was the only one to ever play it! We're married now and still joke about it!"
- Rose, Iowa
Clap On...
"On our second Valentine's Day together, my husband (then boyfriend) and I were just poor students, so we decided that we would forgo gifts. But I offered to cook him dinner, which was my present. So as I was making dinner, he came over to me, and I could see he was holding something behind his back. He told me, 'Honey, I got you a Valentine's present!' I was so shocked -- what a sweetheart! So he pulled out the present from behind his back. I could see it was wrapped in a plastic Walgreens bag and sealed with tape. My prize? The Clapper. As in 'Clap on, clap off' -- that kind of Clapper! I don't think he even saw the look of shock and horror on my face since he immediately tore it out of my hands and said, 'Look, you can clap up to three times and use it with three different appliances.' Then he immediately began going over all the features and benefits of this amazing invention. You would've thought he had invented the Clapper himself, the way he was carrying on."
- Amelia, Delaware
Empty-handed...
"My husband and I had our first real date on Valentine's Day. The next year I was so excited to have a special day together, I ran around town during my lunch hour to get him gourmet chocolates, hid a massage gift certificate inside the box, and bought some lingerie. I also wrote out the mushiest, most romantic card you could imagine. Later when he came home, he hadn't even gotten a card for me and proceeded to say he didn't want any chocolate. I cried and threw the typical girly tantrum. But now that he's my husband, he knows he must give a card and gift for Valentine's Day."
- Dee, Oregon
The Early Bird...
"One year, my husband (then just my boyfriend) decided to take me to a semi-fancy restaurant for Valentine's Day. I told him he should call well in advance to make sure we could get a table, and he assured me he would. So we got to the restaurant, and of course it was packed. My husband gave his name, but nada. What happened? When he called to make the reservation, they told him he wouldn't need one for a Monday! So we stood in the freezing lobby for almost two hours until they finally seated us. It was so late, I had one glass of wine and was ready to fall asleep by the time the soup course was served."
- Melanie, Pennsylvania
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Please Feel Free To Add Your Own True Valentine Horror Stories (or) Simply Comment on Your Favorite One Above, LOL!
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Sendin' love your way,
"your friend in spirit"