Does Your Mum Send You a Valentine's Card?
Some mothers send their sons and daughters a Valentine's card - often this starts when you're in your early teens - and continues until it's no longer needed as somebody else is sending a "proper Valentine's card". Some people will still receive a Valentine's card from their mum, no matter who they are now married to, or living with. It's not something my mum ever did for me - no embarrassing fake Valentine's cards in our household. But what of you? Have you ever received a Valentine's card from your mum - or are you a mum who sends one? Or does your spouse send one to your child/ren? #ValentinesDay FamilyTraditions Family Love SecretAdmirer PersonaPaper Poll C/2220/1521/228
No, Ive never had a Valentines card from my parents
Yes, I used to receive a Valentines card every year, but it stopped
Yes and I still get one every year, even though Ive been with somebodymarried for many years
I got one once, I suspect my mum sent it, but cant prove it.
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Kasman wrote on February 13, 2015, 6:08 PM
Actually, I haven't had a valentine card for years - not even from my wife
UK_Writer wrote on February 13, 2015, 7:01 PM
You're doing something wrong then if the wife's not sending you one. You've lost your magical touch :P
DWDavisRSL wrote on February 13, 2015, 7:19 PM
Nor have I ever sent her one. I was taught that Valentine cards, flowers, candies, are shared between friends and lovers, not between parents and children. The first time an Army buddy of me told me he'd sent his mom a dozen red roses for Valentines Day it kind of grossed me out.
rosepetal wrote on February 13, 2015, 7:49 PM
My parents are both deceased so obvious they cannot send me a valentine. However, as I recall they were never to much into sending cards to the kids. But I know they loved me all the same.
UK_Writer wrote on February 13, 2015, 7:53 PM
It's common but we rarely hear about it. Well, when I say common I really mean it's not unheard of. Mummies want their little soldiers and princesses to not feel left out :)
UK_Writer wrote on February 13, 2015, 7:53 PM
I can't see the point of it myself - and starting anything is a pain in the butt once you're still doing it years later, so I wouldn't do it either.
Paulie wrote on February 13, 2015, 10:12 PM
Before she passed away, I remember my mother sending me a Valentine's Day card almost every year. I miss mom so very much!
GemOfAGirl wrote on February 13, 2015, 11:18 PM
Let's just say that my parents probably had an influence on how I view Valentine's Day. http://www.personapaper.com/article/23644-valentines-day-is-a-crock
UK_Writer wrote on February 14, 2015, 2:48 AM
Awww. It's the little things we remember isn't it.
UK_Writer wrote on February 14, 2015, 2:49 AM
Parents are to blame for everything really
Hollyhocks100 wrote on February 14, 2015, 6:42 AM
I have been a widow now for almost 11 years and I would love to get a Valentines card from my daughter, at least it would show someone loved me and fill that empty space where there would formally have been a card from my late husband.
UK_Writer wrote on February 14, 2015, 7:07 AM
Awww. You should drop a hint :) Maybe she'll do it. Maybe she just felt uncomfortable with doing it before
Hollyhocks100 wrote on February 14, 2015, 7:28 AM
I´m sure she would do it if she knew how much I missed getting one from my husband. You inspired a post from me so thanks for that, in it I explained why she probably doesn´t think I would appreciate a card for valentines day.
Hollyhocks100 wrote on February 14, 2015, 7:31 AM
Hi again. I just added a link to this post. Thanks for the inspiration
WordChazer wrote on February 14, 2015, 8:51 AM
I never had Valentine's cards until I met my husband. My previous long term boyfriend was a cynical old goat who never did romance in any way. My husband would if I wanted him to, hearts and flowers and all that stuff. Generally I don't though.
MsBiz wrote on February 14, 2015, 2:56 PM
I used to get one every year--even after I was married--but my parents' health isn't what it used to be, so they're more apt just to call.
GemOfAGirl wrote on February 14, 2015, 3:35 PM
I'm not sure I'd go so far as to say that I "blame" them, but they sure did set a poor example, lol!
celticeagle wrote on February 15, 2015, 5:05 AM
My kids make me valentine's card every year.
UK_Writer wrote on February 15, 2015, 9:08 AM
Cheers. Every little helps, as they say :)
1UK_Writer wrote on February 15, 2015, 9:09 AM
Aww, they call. That counts. I get no cards, nor does anybody call.
UK_Writer wrote on February 15, 2015, 9:09 AM
I hope you're keeping them all in a sturdy box, and hiding them away, so they can rediscover them when they're a lot older.
Fleur wrote on April 5, 2015, 5:58 PM
I didn't know anyone else did it! Yes my Mum used to send me one for several years; I ink she stopped after I sent her one anonymously from a different location.