It seems to mean cheesy, cliche, grossly sappy. Maybe I'm just a cynic. I have been married a long time and I love my husband, but I'm not into "romance" in the popular sense.
I understand completely. Me too, Valentine's gives me the willies and I refuse to go out then. I've always felt that if you treat someone kindly and lovingly daily, then the big expression isn't necessary (and can seem a little sappy). I do like little, unexpected surprises though. Like bringing me home a donut.
Off topic slightly, but the word "slather" is one I physically cringe at and even mark out when its used in beauty magazines. Don't know how a benign word can cause such a stir.
Mid fifties, married thirty years. My husband has sweetly asked me to try to outlive him, because he doesn't want to face life alone.
His odds are pretty good. Both our mothers (still living!) outlived our fathers. And our grandmothers...
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Dragonflower says,
I understand completely. Me too, Valentine's gives me the willies and I refuse to go out then. I've always felt that if you treat someone kindly and lovingly daily, then the big expression isn't necessary (and can seem a little sappy). I do like little, unexpected surprises though. Like bringing me home a donut.Off topic slightly, but the word "slather" is one I physically cringe at and even mark out when its used in beauty magazines. Don't know how a benign word can cause such a stir.
H2point0 says,
I do love little surprises. Olives.H2point0 says,
Also, sometimes big: electronics, rare books.