My "Oprah type" relationship advice post/question?

At the risk of having my man-card pulled for posting this kind of garbage, here goes... So I had plans to take my wife out for valentines day friday night because my daughter's school was planning on doing a parents' night out thing where they would watch both my kids for like four hours...Well,this week the flu is going around and half the kids and teachers have gotten sick (and I think I'm getting it now too - I've been pounding shots of Airborne all day - yuck!) so now they have postponed it until next friday...We have been married seven years next month - so we're kind of in a different stage when it comes to valentine's day - not a huge deal...Anyways, am I still obligated to do something this week for her, or do you think it can wait until next week...I have gotten so bad the last few years at being romantic - I'm so blah....Advice...

Personally, I would understand in those cir****tances why Valentine's Day had to wait until next week.  Obviously Kyle had to work so we had to do Valentine's Day on Tuesday just because we both could be there.  It isn't important that the day be on the actual Valentine's Day - it is just that there be a day to focus on you guys as a couple.  At least that was what was important to me.   PS - If you REALLY want to be a romantic - send her a teddy bear/flowers/chocolate/really thoughtful card at work on Valentine's Day with some kind of Rain Check (like actually get on the Microsoft Publisher or whatever program - and make a format that looks somewhat like a check - in the "Pay to" line put your wife's name - in the "Pay to the order of" line put what you plan to do, or a hint about what you plan to do, next week - and in the "Memo" line write something sweet and thoughtful).  Just an idea.  Good luck!

Maybe just a card tomorrow with a "coupon" for a great night out next week...at least let her know that it is on your mind ya know? Hope you feel better soon!!! The flu is going around here too...

This sums up the way I am, and the way my wife is, when it comes to greeting cards - especially the part at the end - that has actually happened to me: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qFGdUgaDgKQ

I can't open youtube :( But I was going to suggest a card, lol.

We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. We had to do it the following weekend so my parents could babysit. Sometimes we arrange to celebrate later...as long as you discuss it together. And remember... little things impress us! You could still do something a little special on V-day! If you make her a little card and find an old photo of the two of you and slip it in there, make an easy dinner, a back rub, or take a bubble bath together . That stuff does way more for me ( and many wives) than roses or jewelry!

Aaaaaagreeeeed.  I have no use for jewelery and flowers are a waste in my book.  But that's just me.  I also know what it's like to have a kid (2 years old) and have your plans interrupted at the last minute.  Just reschedule, I'm sure she will understand and would rather enjoy herself than worry about eveyone getting sick. And sorry Brock, but no we DON'T all  need the gushy stuff, not once people have been together this long lol

So, Michael... ...exactly how long have you been a woman now? In all seriousness, you better suck it up and take her out this Thursday night.  Get a sitter, do whatever you need to do.  This Valentines stuff is a big deal to chicks!  Whether they say it or not.

It's true... And you could always bake her a cake or draw a picture of her...

Loved the video! My husband IS the romantic one in the relationship. So that's me in the car signing the card at a stop sign. lol I forgot our anniversary this year. Oops. But yes it is the little things that count. So maybe something little this week and dinner in a couple days when you get time and get to feeling better. Good luck and feel better.