Does the sight of roses make you wish you were a cutter? (Those thorns have to be good for something.) Do you wish cupid would aim his arrow directly at his brain? Do you wistfully wonder why chocolate isn't as poisonous to humans as it is to dogs? We get it: you hate Valentine's Day. But we don't hate you, dear cynic, so we've compiled a list that should warm your black, black heart.

Lemondrop recommends garlic-heavy recipes and, if you must send a gift, black silk roses delivered in a coffin-shaped case.

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In Kay Jewelers commercials and Hallmark cards Valentine's Day is perfect: it's full of chocolate-covered strawberries, glistening roses and enough romance to melt the abominable snowman's heart. But perfect doesn't always go as planned. After the great Valentine's fiasco of 2003 that left Dave, my then boyfriend, with a bloody nose wandering a mall and me freezing to death in front of a restaurant, we've been eating at Wendy's every year. We love the tradition so much that once we got married we started going to Wendy's for our anniversary as well.

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We're sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you might not receive that yellow diamond you've had your eye on for Valentine's Day this year. Sigh. Your blue and red diamonds will have to be content with only each other's company—perhaps you'll complete your collection next year.

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, flash is out in 2009. Wealthy folks are cutting back in lavish V-day gifts, but not necessarily because they can't afford them. According to Reuters, who interviewed a luxury marketing researcher, "the super-wealthy were anxious about 'being labeled as … Read More

Love Bytes: three must-click sex, dating and relationship links. Four percent of women would go without sex to have an "awesome" Valentine's Day. Wow. [NY Post] This woman dated a guy who was saving himself for marriage. [Lemondrop]

It was the question that I least expected to ask at the beginning of a relationship, right after, "So, when do I meet your folks?" But I couldn't stop myself. "Ummmm ... are you a virgin?" I braced myself for outraged denial, a snort or maybe even an "I'll show you a virgin!" followed by a passionate clinch. I wasn't … Read More

There are many levels of Valentine's Day celebration. Lazy folks pick up a box of Russell Stover's on the way home from work. The more traditionally-minded make dinner reservations at your favorite restaurant. V-Day fanatics eat oysters and cover their beds in rose petals. And some people give really bad gifts. Below, five ways to say "I love you." But don't say we didn't warn you. The Opulent Bikini Wax from Completely Bare spasEveryone's got their preferences when it comes to pubic hair styling but even those who dye their pubes or go for the … Read More

We sat down 5 guys and picked their brain about what they really thought of Valentine's Day. From finding out your wife is cheating on you to spreading rose petals over a bed, these guys shared their most intimate (and embarrassing) thoughts on Valentine's Day. Watch the video for more of the male perspective on Valentine's Day.

On this episode of On the Couch, Catie gets some innovative gift ideas from her therapists, including the most unsual gift of all: canned goods.

What do a gym membership, cooking lessons, and etiquette classes all have in common? They mean he is trying to tell you something! This episode of "On the Couch" decodes these cryptic Valentine's Day gifts and more...