Not all of us are the Kim Kardashian type, thus requiring the gifting of a 20-carat diamond ring worth a cool $10 million or so. Nope, not even close. Give most of us a nice card (yes, with actual handwriting inside!) and a small gift of one of our favorite things, and we’re happy. It’s really not that hard. It really is the thought that counts! And well, if that thought is a pair of tweezers — even the “expensive” kind — we’re bound to feel a little sad about it. More from CafeMom: 15 Secrets for the Making Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Some bad Valentine’s Day gifts might be a sign that a relationship is probably doomed (hello, No. 7!), but others are just a sign that even really good guys can give really bad gifts. So, sit back, grab a heart-shaped box of chocolate, and enjoy these hilarious stories of gifts of love that totally missed the mark. More from CafeMom: 20 Romantic Movies That Could Save a Rocky Relationship A few years ago, I was living with a guy and things were kind of rocky, but we were working on it. He made a big effort on Valentine’s Day and did the whole shebang: chocolate, card, and — yep — 12 long stem roses delivered to my office. I felt like it was a total sign that he didn’t get me. We ended up breaking up a few days later. The kicker is that the next month I discovered that he used MY credit card to pay for the flowers. Jackass." — Heidi H., Des Moines, Iowa More from CafeMom: 16 Love Notes That Prove Romance Isn’t Dead More from CafeMom: How to Politely Turn Down a Threesome
title: “11 Women Reveal The Absolute Worst Valentine S Day Gifts They Ve Ever Received” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-11” author: “Blanche Place”
Not all of us are the Kim Kardashian type, thus requiring the gifting of a 20-carat diamond ring worth a cool $10 million or so. Nope, not even close. Give most of us a nice card (yes, with actual handwriting inside!) and a small gift of one of our favorite things, and we’re happy. It’s really not that hard. It really is the thought that counts! And well, if that thought is a pair of tweezers — even the “expensive” kind — we’re bound to feel a little sad about it. More from CafeMom: 15 Secrets for the Making Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Some bad Valentine’s Day gifts might be a sign that a relationship is probably doomed (hello, No. 7!), but others are just a sign that even really good guys can give really bad gifts. So, sit back, grab a heart-shaped box of chocolate, and enjoy these hilarious stories of gifts of love that totally missed the mark. More from CafeMom: 20 Romantic Movies That Could Save a Rocky Relationship A few years ago, I was living with a guy and things were kind of rocky, but we were working on it. He made a big effort on Valentine’s Day and did the whole shebang: chocolate, card, and — yep — 12 long stem roses delivered to my office. I felt like it was a total sign that he didn’t get me. We ended up breaking up a few days later. The kicker is that the next month I discovered that he used MY credit card to pay for the flowers. Jackass." — Heidi H., Des Moines, Iowa More from CafeMom: 16 Love Notes That Prove Romance Isn’t Dead More from CafeMom: How to Politely Turn Down a Threesome
title: “11 Women Reveal The Absolute Worst Valentine S Day Gifts They Ve Ever Received” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Joseph Lehmann”
Not all of us are the Kim Kardashian type, thus requiring the gifting of a 20-carat diamond ring worth a cool $10 million or so. Nope, not even close. Give most of us a nice card (yes, with actual handwriting inside!) and a small gift of one of our favorite things, and we’re happy. It’s really not that hard. It really is the thought that counts! And well, if that thought is a pair of tweezers — even the “expensive” kind — we’re bound to feel a little sad about it. More from CafeMom: 15 Secrets for the Making Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Some bad Valentine’s Day gifts might be a sign that a relationship is probably doomed (hello, No. 7!), but others are just a sign that even really good guys can give really bad gifts. So, sit back, grab a heart-shaped box of chocolate, and enjoy these hilarious stories of gifts of love that totally missed the mark. More from CafeMom: 20 Romantic Movies That Could Save a Rocky Relationship A few years ago, I was living with a guy and things were kind of rocky, but we were working on it. He made a big effort on Valentine’s Day and did the whole shebang: chocolate, card, and — yep — 12 long stem roses delivered to my office. I felt like it was a total sign that he didn’t get me. We ended up breaking up a few days later. The kicker is that the next month I discovered that he used MY credit card to pay for the flowers. Jackass." — Heidi H., Des Moines, Iowa More from CafeMom: 16 Love Notes That Prove Romance Isn’t Dead More from CafeMom: How to Politely Turn Down a Threesome
title: “11 Women Reveal The Absolute Worst Valentine S Day Gifts They Ve Ever Received” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Leah Tai”
Not all of us are the Kim Kardashian type, thus requiring the gifting of a 20-carat diamond ring worth a cool $10 million or so. Nope, not even close. Give most of us a nice card (yes, with actual handwriting inside!) and a small gift of one of our favorite things, and we’re happy. It’s really not that hard. It really is the thought that counts! And well, if that thought is a pair of tweezers — even the “expensive” kind — we’re bound to feel a little sad about it. More from CafeMom: 15 Secrets for the Making Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Some bad Valentine’s Day gifts might be a sign that a relationship is probably doomed (hello, No. 7!), but others are just a sign that even really good guys can give really bad gifts. So, sit back, grab a heart-shaped box of chocolate, and enjoy these hilarious stories of gifts of love that totally missed the mark. More from CafeMom: 20 Romantic Movies That Could Save a Rocky Relationship A few years ago, I was living with a guy and things were kind of rocky, but we were working on it. He made a big effort on Valentine’s Day and did the whole shebang: chocolate, card, and — yep — 12 long stem roses delivered to my office. I felt like it was a total sign that he didn’t get me. We ended up breaking up a few days later. The kicker is that the next month I discovered that he used MY credit card to pay for the flowers. Jackass." — Heidi H., Des Moines, Iowa More from CafeMom: 16 Love Notes That Prove Romance Isn’t Dead More from CafeMom: How to Politely Turn Down a Threesome
