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    10 Valentine's Day Gifts Decoded

    It's the thought that counts, but what the heck were they thinking?! Find out what your sweetheart's Valentine's Day gift is really saying.

    By Diana Vilibert
    Published 3 February 2009 In Features

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    They got you: A heart-shaped box of candy from the supermarket

    They're saying: "I forgot Valentine's Day."

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    They're saying: "I'm hoping you like me enough to deal with being in the same room as my snoring and farting — I know I like you enough to put up with yours."

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    They're saying: "I like you more than I hate McDreamy."

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    They're saying: "I'm crazy about you — and I've got the Krazy Glue-splattered furniture and staples in my hands to prove it."

    They got you: A relationship scrapbook, complete with ticket stubs from all the shows and movies you've seen together

    They're saying: "I'm a cheesy romantic."

    They got you: A relationship scrapbook, complete with photos of you sleeping and locks of his hair

    They're saying: "I hope it doesn't creep you out that I've renovated my walk-in closet into a shrine for you."

    They got you: A pet for the two of you

    They're saying: "Let's pick a name together — I want to make sure you don't choose a name I've reserved for our future children."

    They got you: Jewelry or a watch

    They're saying: "I'm not supercreative, but hey, I tried. Don't worry, I probably won't notice if you exchange it for something that's more your style."

    They got you: Tools or kitchen appliances that you didn't ask for

    They're saying: "These spatulas are as close to a bouquet of flowers as you'll get from me."

    They got you: A voicemail on February 15, apologizing for forgetting about Valentine's Day

    They're saying: "Please give me a call back when you're done bad-mouthing me to all your friends so that I can grovel."

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