Last year on Valentine's Day my WH sent two dozen roses to my office. I thought it was odd that he signed the card "Coach XXXX", but I was too overjoyed to think twice about it. He had never done anything like that before. Little did I know that he was having an A and the roses were cover up.

This morning I was trying to set up a time to get WH to sign our tax return and agreed to meet him tomorrow without realizing what day it was. He actually belched on the phone while he was talking.

I deserve so much better. Why is it so hard for me to believe?

Ugh, I hear ya! I just want this holiday over with already! I am sick of seeing the cards, balloons, etc... And how ironic is it that both my WH and I have appts tomorrow for initial consults w/a lawyer. Happy freakin' Valentines Day to me!

Hey, tomorrow would have been my anniversary. I know what you mean.

Count me in as another hater of VD.

I use to get flowers, jewelry, dinner - now that MOW tramp will get what I deserve...I guess being a good wife and not a MM's tramp is worth nothing in todays'promiscious society...

The worst part is you can't even go out to dinner/drinks alone or you'll look like a loser to the "couples"..I go out all the time alone but today isn't a good a day to do that...

HUGS

Don't hate Valentines Day with your new life look at it with new eyes.. I luv all of you!!!

Wishing you Gods perfect love on this Valentines Day!!!!
A Valentine’s Day Prayer

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – I CORINTHIANS 13:4-7 NIV
Lord,
Because love is patient…
Help me to be slow to judge, but quick to listen.
Hesitant to criticize, but eager to encourage,
remembering your endless patience with me.
Because love is kind…
Help my words to be gentle and my actions to be thoughtful. Remind me to smile and to say “Please” and “Thank You”
because those little things still mean so much.
Because love does not envy or boast, and it is not proud…
Help me have a heart that is humble and sees the good in others. May I celebrate and appreciate all that I have and all that I am, as well as doing the same for those around me.
Because love is not rude or self-seeking…
Help me to speak words that are easy on the ear and on the heart. When I’m tempted to get wrapped up in my own little world, remind me there’s a great big world out there full of needs and hurts.
Because love is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs…
Help me to forgive others as you have forgiven me. When I want to hold onto a grudge, gently help me release it so I can reach out with a hand of love instead.
Because love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth…
Help me stand up for what is right and good. May I defend the defenseless, and help the helpless. Show me how I can make a difference.
Because love always protects and always trusts…
Help me to be a refuge for those around me. When the world outside is harsh and cold, may my heart be a place of acceptance and warmth.
Finally, because love always perseveres…
Help my heart continually beat with love for You and others. Thank you for this day when we celebrate love, and for showing us what that word really means. Amen

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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior- Isaiah 43:2-3

I too dislike this day, my son calls it "Single Awareness Day", which is think is cute, and so true, cuz if u didn't know u were alone u will today, the world that is in love won't let u forget!

Personally I have never cared for this day once I started dating, or got M. It was more fun to me when I was a kid, EVERYONE got a valentine. No expectations or disappointments. Even during those times I had a SO in my life I never much cared for it. Even the last 5 years I was M it wasn't a happy day for me. So I just as soon it be over.

One thing I am truly grateful for this year though is that I am no longer living in limbo & confusion. Last year this time I was almost D & regretting my decision to file, even put it on hold twice like a dummy, this year I have peace, I have forgiven XH & know for sure that I made the right decision in D & that we cannot reconcile. (we were actually dating for a few months, even talking re-marriage) Still working on forgiving XOW, that one will take a lot of prayer! I even saw XSD (OC) in church this past Sunday & it didn't hurt, I hugged her & said hello. God really will heal all your hurts in his own time.

That was a really beautiful poem, and it does talk about the only real love that lasts - God's. Thank you for sharing.

THAT......is truly beautiful. I have sent it out to many of my friends! Thanks!

Today is a sad day for all of us that are alone tonight and it is a good day for those of us that beleaved in our marrage,was a good wife/husband, was not the one that cheated that forgot Gods law. We should be proud of that. That we didn't break under the hurt, go out and kill the pain with another person that we have no right being with while we are still hurting. They say that in time the pain will go away and I for one never wanted the time to pass by fast but I could lose a few week, days, months if thats what it takes to get pass all of this but we have to go thru it to come out a stronger person as they say...... I for on am so thankful for friends, thankful for my church, and yes thankful for my Dad. So for all of you tonight a big hug form me to you and God bless you and keep you
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