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writes:So I'm broke for valentines day I just lost my job and I don't know what to do we don't live together so we can't do anything like breakfast in bed or a romantic bath help please! I only have like 50 bucks thanks in advance ! Reply to this Question
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reader, Dorothy Dix  +, writes (4 February 2011):
Hi there. Since I don't know how long you have been going out, I am going to assume that it's a fairly new relationship.
In any case whether it was one month or 1 year, you really can't go wrong by choosing a very nice Valentines' Day card.
There are so many to choose from - simple ones, funny ones, serious and very serious.
If it's a new relationship - up to 6 months, it would be wise to choose a card that simply says exactly what you feel about your relationship and what feels completely appropriate for you. Something in the middle range. You will know what I mean by this.
For instance, if you were to buy a serious, mushy card, it might send him the wrong message. It would tell him that you want to get serious (marriage, mortgage, kids, the works), and he might head for the hills! So be very, very careful of what you choose.
To buy a very serious card, might make him think that you have already booked the wedding!
Don't buy a card that swears your undying love, as that could scare him off. Cards can say so much and they do mean a lot to receive one.
They are inexpensive to buy - a few dollars, up to about $5 or $6.
When you write in it, don't say that you are madly in love with him, you could simply say that you "enjoy having him in your life". It's a nice compliment, without getting too mushy.
It would be wise to start looking at newsagents now, while there is a lot to choose from. There are only 10 days left. The time will go fast! So don't leave it any longer.
Good luck and best wishes. Enjoy your Valentine's Day!
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reader, Odds +, writes (4 February 2011):
 If you're not in your parents' house, you can spend the night together and have breakfast in bed. Pay your roommate $20 to leave the house for a while and then sleep on the couch. They can go see a movie while you stay in, maybe rent one.
Or, if that's not an option:
- Find a good mountain in your area and go hiking. Bring some water bottles. Costs you gas money.
- Cook something together. Some pasta, chicken, flour, a lemon, and a few spices gets you chicken picatta - ten bucks on the outside. Tell him to bring white wine.
- Play a board game with another couple. Preferably something easy to stop mid-game and laugh about, like Taboo or Mad Libs (or their adult versions). Definitely not a main event, but a good way to build some team spirit before you do something else alone with your man.
- Go out dancing. If he owns a flask, drink your own booze out of that in the back. It saves money and feels mischievous. All you pay is cover, probably less than 10 bucks unless you live in a really big city and insist on the big-name places (you're on a budget, don't do that). Otherwise, dance sober. Give him ten minutes or so of bad dancing to warm up and really get with the rythym; even the most inept dancer can work it with that much time.
Honestly, any of these ideas is less than the price of a single rose. Be sure to tell him not to spend a lot on you, in order to take the pressure off him.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 February 2011): Hey man . Just get her 1 rose and have them put decorations around it . they think its just beautiful . and im sure she knows the situation . thatll leave you with like 42 bucks (depending where you get your rose ) take her to a not so expensive dinner , i.e someplace warm to eat . then go for a walk or something spontaneous .
thats how id do it .
Good luck (thumbs up )
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reader, Leodjoneluv +, writes (4 February 2011):
 man its not how much you spend, its your thought. women just want to be thought of. Hand write a love letter, buy 1 rose, go to a cheap restaurant (i go to cheddars) Go to the dollar movies, or a early discount movie. dont break yourself
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