February 14 has a way of exposing people. From the dramatic excuses like “robbers stole your gift” to public disasters like a proposal gone terribly wrong, Valentine’s Day rarely goes exactly as planned.
It’s meant to be soft, sweet, and romantic, but in reality, it often turns awkward, chaotic, and downright ridiculous.
If your Valentine’s wasn’t perfect, you’re not alone; we’ve found you company. And if you thought yours was bad, these stories will make you laugh, cringe, and feel much better about your own love life. 
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He Mourns His Mum Every Valentine’s Day.
I have never celebrated Valentine’s Day since I started dating this my boyfriend 3 years ago.
His mother died on Valentine’s Day, and that has been his excuse for 3 years now! Once it’s Feb 1st, he will start crying. He will then switch to a sober mood; he will use her photos as his wallpaper and display photo. All of this will go on until Feb 18th, and then he will be back to himself.
Same thing every year, and this year, it happened again, but now I am convinced it’s all an act so he won’t spend money. So I have decided to break up with him on that Feb 18th; I can’t continue to be a fool for love.
I Spent ₦800,000 on My Wife and Side Chick—And Pulled It Off Perfectly
I budgeted N800,000 for both my wife and my side chick, and Valentine’s Day was perfect, all to the glory of God.
Because this Valentine’s Day fell on a Saturday, I had been stressing about how I would balance my lovely 2 women. But when there is a will, there is a way.
I devoted 8 am to 5 pm to my wife and 6 pm to 10 pm to my girlfriend. I bought wigs for both of them, took them to fancy restaurants, and gave them cash gifts, cakes, and flowers.
Who said you couldn’t be with two women? They should come and learn from me.
He Slapped Me in a Restaurant on Valentine’s Day
We broke up on Valentine’s Day. Our relationship was about 2 months, still in the honeymoon stage, and I had noticed his temper once or twice, but a little yelling doesn’t kill anyone.
On Valentine’s Day, we went to a restaurant, but there was so much traffic that we were both already cranky by the time we got there.
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He bought this expensive bottle of wine, and we started eating. Everything was fine until I decided to go and use the restroom. I don’t know how I stood up, but long story short, I toppled over the wine bottle, and it poured on the tablecloth, his trousers, and the floor before I could say “so…” I saw stars.
One heavy slap landed on my face, followed by that yelling that I thought I could live with.
The restaurant went silent, filled with shock and my own shame and embarrassment.
They even walked us out as per—let’s not spoil the vibe of the other lovers. He started to apologise, but I just told him we are done and went to jump on the bus back home.
I blocked him everywhere.
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