All the ladies at the office are currently in a state of shock because I told them that Zack does not believe in, acknowledge, or participate in the festivities surrounding or associated with Valentine’s Day.

“You mean he’s not getting you anything?”  “He won’t even say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day?’” “How are you even alive still?” (And my personal favorite: “Why don’t you send him some flowers?”)

It’s just February 14th in my marriage, I told them.  Zack would be more likely to take me out in celebration of President’s Day.  It’s cool though.  I totally knew what I was getting myself into.