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I'm going on my first trail ride of 2026. My instructor's fiancee won't be around that day, so she's taking me, her friend, and one of her younger students on a trail ride.

We intend to be out for 2 hours, but may make the ride longer if we collectively want to lol. I'll be riding the horse named Ginger and I'm stoked. She's so fun to ride and is so pretty.

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[–] M137@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It was valentines day yesterday here in Sweden, which I didn't know at first.
I invited a female friend to fika at my place, I thought she was acting kinda stiff and was wondering why, then she asked "M, do you know what day it is today?" and I just said "uhm, Saturday?" and she laughed and told me it's valentines day.
I felt so embarrassed, I'm both not interested in her in that way and not in a place in my life where I want a relationship or even FWB or one night stands. I apologised and explained and she thankfully accepted and understood, still felt embarrassed and dumb though.
It was a nice fika though and I helped her figure out some personal stuff.

[–] DrSleepless@lemmy.world 32 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Single old dude here, some friends convinced me to go to Goth night at a local club on Saturday

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

I hope you can get a hot goth g/bf bro. Godspeed

[–] sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] zeb420@lemmy.world 25 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I confessed to my situationship of almost 2 years that I had feelings the other day, she didn’t feel the same way. So probably not doing anything fun, all my close friends are in relationships and have plans for V-Day.

Probably journaling and watching YouTube all day unfortunately. It’s been a rough week.

However, I hope you enjoy your trail ride! What got you into horse riding?

[–] Bassman27@lemmy.world 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The fact you confessed is a lot more than other guys in your position. Be proud you made yourself vulnerable and bring that confidence to the next person you are attracted to. You’ve got this king! 👑

[–] zeb420@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

Thank you for the kind words!

Despite how empty I feel, I am still proud of myself for finally getting that off my chest. I was wanting to ask for months, but held off because I was scared it wouldn’t work out. As soon as I asked her, I felt like a pallet of bricks was lifted off my shoulders.

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I'm sorry to hear you're having a rough time and I hope things improve for you!

Thank you! I grew up with horses, so I've always been into it. I had a ten year break starting when I was 16 before getting back into the whole equestrian thing as an adult. Been back at it for almost two years now and I actually just got official ownership the mare I've been rehabbing for like a year and a half. Hoping she'll be saddle ready in the spring lol

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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Going to a burlesque show with my wife, then steak on Sunday

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Oh man that sounds awesome

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago (4 children)

I’m really looking forward to it. One of the dancers does a great act where she comes out in an Amish outfit and then strips to “Amish Paradise.”

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[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

My partner and I are getting haircuts and beautifying ourselves before getting fuckin gakked on drugs all night at home with our cats. I’m very excited.

Edit: oh and eating pieces of sushi whenever we can throughout the night

[–] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm going to keep up my tradition and send an unsolicited duck pic (yes, quack quack) to a friend.

Then going to the science museum with a different friend.

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What kind of duck tho? I have some ducks, so you gave me introgued

[–] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I've no idea what kind of duct this is, I just thought it was a good looking duck.

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[–] FRYD@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 days ago

Me and my partner are going a little punk rock show in a bowling alley.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 points 5 days ago

We got a hotel room with a hot tub. We'll go out for dinner, pick up some drinks, smoke some weed, and soak in the tub.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)
  • edibles
  • lube
  • goon
  • shame
[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My wife managed to get an appointment for an MRI on Saturday morning, so we'll be driving into the city for that on Valentine's Day.

She'll be in there, and I'll be sitting in the car with the service-dog-in-training, Leo. Someday I would expect him to go in with her, but he's not ready yet.

Then we'll come home and she'll fall asleep while I watch movies.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago

This right here is true love. Rock on.

Please give Leo a little positive attention on behalf of all of us Internet randos who appreciate a good dog doing good dog work, even the rookie ones.

[–] Nikki@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm gonna make pancakes for my girlfriend before her shift, past that no idea were broke rn lol. also gonna make her a card today :)

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[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago

I’m going out with a girl who confesses she always looks up to me and always feels at ease around me, even when I’m not saying anything.

Then, once I’ve finished playing that gacha game, I’ll drink a beer and go to bed.

[–] The_Almighty_Walrus@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I got my gf and I matching underwear 

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[–] HrabiaVulpes@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Sitting at home with my kids while my wife takes another course about horses. I think this time is for license to be a judge at competitions.

[–] Sabata11792@ani.social 6 points 5 days ago

Probably going to rub one or two out and try not to cry.

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Taking bae to the vintage computer fair this Sunday then getting dinner after

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Taking bae to the vintage computer fair this Sunday then getting dinner after

That is the sexiest plan in this whole thread full of sexy plans.

[–] Theatomictruth@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Nothing much, my wife and I don’t really care about the holiday. We might pull some wild duck out of the freezer for a nice dinner

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[–] lasta@piefed.world 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

That’s nice, I hope you have fun 😊

I never celebrated Valentine’s Day unless my partner wanted to do something. This year I was going to bake a dessert and take some fun photos for my crush as a simple gesture but things haven’t been going well so most likely I am going to work and get some chores done instead.

[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

The wife and I will be playing Project Zomboid all day. It's going to be glorious!

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 4 points 5 days ago

Gonna be Carnaval in Brazil (also, we don't care about Valentine's day for whatever reason, our lovers' day is June 12), so I plan on sleeping

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Buffalo is running. Gonna watch filthy groms get lickens. Might even get lickens too.

O! and fat boy doin' the dead cockaroach.

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago (2 children)
[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

[The Buffalo surf tournament] is running [this weekend]. [I'm planning to] watch [young surfers] [attempt to surf large waves]. [I] might [also try to ride large waves].

[As, well, I intend to watch the #250+ pound long board division, where they will have to perform specific surf tricks, like the dead cockaroach.]

[–] felixwhynot@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ty for this translation! I don’t speak this dialect of surfer (yet)

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

I have no idea, but they sure made it sound like fun!

[–] Routhinator@startrek.website 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Wait for the better holiday, Feb 15th, aka cheap chocolate day.

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I find some places now wait a few days to kick in the good sales. Then stagger it to by 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%

Its a game to figure out the sweet spot between discount and selection.

[–] myfunnyaccountname@lemmy.zip 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)
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[–] huquad@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago

Smoke a fat bowl with my wife and hope the kids sleep til 7

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

cry and masturbate

[–] sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org 3 points 5 days ago

I am doing the prescribed thing because I am an automation who cannot think for themselves (actually I just like it): for my wife a dozen red roses, a box of chocolates, a card, some red lingerie nd dinner at a michelan listed restaurant. ive had reservations for over a month 👌

[–] konim@sopuli.xyz 3 points 5 days ago

Watch some rom coms (movies like As Good As It Gets and anime like Kimi ni Todoke and Wotakoi), eat some good ice cream, and maybe go to emo night at a bar

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 days ago

I don't got anyone, but coincidentally I will be at a Lunar New Year event that the college club I'm in has a table at so we can fundraise.

[–] Bruncvik@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Bed athletics while the kids are downstairs, watching morning cartoons. Then, full day for me, driving the kids to their sports clubs while the Mrs is working on her upskilling certs. Then early bedtime because Sunday is my long run day.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago
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