Here’s what we’re seeing about Valentine’s Day attitudes so far:

	VALENTINE’S DAY = SPECIAL	VALENTINE’S  DAY = ANY OTHER DAY
Basic stats	Female Parent Politically liberal	Male Not a parent Politically middle of the road
L-O-V-E	Have said “I love you” in the last 24 hours In a long term, committed relationship Prefer sentimental V-Day gifts Have made an effort to spice up a relationship Have been divorced Waiting until February 15 to buy V-Day candy is cheap Save love letters/romantic cards	Consider themselves the less romantic partner Haven’t met their soul mate… yet Prefer gag or practical V-Day gifts Single Have never been married Waiting until February 15 to buy V-Day candy is smart Don’t believe in love at first sight
Special days	Would remind others about their birthday coming up Buy flowers just because Enjoy celebrating the holidays	Gift-giving occasions stress them out Haven’t bought someone (other than parents or grandparents) flowers in over a year Don’t enjoy shopping at department stores
Other opinions	Religious Prefer Hollywood blockbusters Dog person	Not religious Don’t think Bill Clinton should have been impeached Graffiti is an art form Cat person or don’t really care about pets