Larry Palmer, Whitney Lane

"According to my wife, if it isn’t diamonds it’s not a gift. Actually, we both like chocolate. Roses are nice, but they disappear quickly. There is also more variety with chocolate."

Karen Palmer, Whitney Lane

"My husband was right—jewelry. Why? Because it lasts forever and I’m a very practical woman."

Christian Palmer and Chloe Palmer, Whitney Lane

Christian: "You give out Valentines and maybe an action figure.”

Chloe: “I’d like flowers. I just like them

Marisa Tomasic, Tahanto Road

"I’d prefer getting together with my son and husband and enjoying time together and maybe dinner."

Ben Farwell, Bowers Road

"Usually, I just return to the scene of the first date and try and recreate it."

Robert Vinci (with daughter, Bianca), Finn Road

"I haven’t gotten anything in six years. A trip to a warm tropical island would be great right now.

Patrick Barter, Littleton Road

"“I prefer to not acknowledge the day, but I’m not going to resist. If we collide, that’s fine. If not, that’s even better."

Chris Griffin, Wilton, N.H.

"I’d rather give chocolates. If I get them, I just feel obligated to eat them all and then I just feel gross. When I give them to my wife, she usually shares. It’s all about the chocolate.