I got pretty lucky in escaping to a ski resort on a family trip over that weekend!
I loathe Valentine's Day but when I'm in a more serious relationship you're obviously kind of forced to put up with it. Ugh.
Not necessarily, the SO in question might call it bull as well, and then you both can do whatever the heck you want.
In theory, yes, but not in practice. I read a nice game theory analysis on this, which basically says you can't take the risk.
There are plenty of people out there who consider Valentine's Day a manufactured sales booster, male and female alike.