And did you feel obliged to buy the girl a present? I've never done this as i always thought the cash was present enough but then i don't have a romantic bone in my body
but on valentines day i'd expect taking a romantic offering might elevate the experience and put the girl in a better place. If i was punting today (not gonna) then i think i would be turning up with some chocs or some such nonsense (partic if seeing a regular)