am i being stupid?

Aw, I'm sorry. Guys are fairly literal creatures. 8( Tell him you want something for St. Patty's Day. 8)

Men are dense.  They can't read between the lines let alone read our minds.  If I'm not straight forward, I end up disappointed, too.  Sorry, hun!  I'm sure he didn't do it to hurt your feelings.

Men have little to no understanding of what we think as opposed to what we say, unfortunately... I'm willing to bet that he genuinely thought he was doing something nice for you by listening to what you expressed to him. Maybe let him know that you want some "special" time for just you guys soon. A date that has nothing to do with Vday. Let us know how it goes Mama =) And happy Valentines Day from one Mom to another! <3

I agree!! a lot of men are very literal...since you said you didn't want anything & even listed a few things you definately didn't want he prolly figured you may be upset if he went against your wishes and still got you something.....don't be too upset girl..I agree let him know you'd like something for the next holiday or even sugest a special date night for you two....sometimes guys need to actually be told what it is you expect of them (like my dh..lol) & some don't get hints very well either...good luck to ya & take care

Awww.... Snuggle up with him on the couch and let him cuddle you. You will both feel better... I hope you feel better soon! 

 I know that tons of women do this too and you're not the only one, but is so unfair to tell him one thing and hope he knows to do something else. You need to be honest with him.

I'm sorry that you didn't get anything though. Try to remember how much you know he loves you!

I think since you told him you didn't want anything, it wouldn't be fair to be upset at him. I can understand the disappointment though. And he shouldn't have asked, he should have just made it special. 

If it helps you aren't alone. My husband didn't do anything for me today, I got him a card. It's not a big deal. But it would be nice to feel a bit spoiled.

This made me think. You should do something to make him feel special instead. Go get the leftover valentines stuff that's on clearance and make him a nice meal and have a good time together this weekend or something.

Quoting Bethbeth:

 I know that tons of women do this too and you're not the only one, but is so unfair to tell him one thing and hope he knows to do something else. You need to be honest with him.

I'm sorry that you didn't get anything though. Try to remember how much you know he loves you!