Valentines Day

Sounds kinda like you are whining. If he had family related issues, then you should understand. Although asking him to make it up to you later, should not be a problem since he canceled on you.

You really need to tell him though that he is dropping the ball and not doing the same things he was doing at the start of the relationship. Specify exactly the things he did that made you feel special, and tell him those things so he can learn to keep doing them. also listen to his needs. he might be withdrawing from doing those things for some other reason than just being absent minded. Give him a chance to fix it if he wants to. sounds he he just doesnt understand that your needs are different than his, and it sounds like you need more romance.

but you should understand that relationships come and go in cycles, one month your on and one month your not etc… You cant expect him to shower you in gifts constantly. I think that you made a good choice in getting him a gift. I wouldnt worry about him not getting you something for valentines day unless he didnt do it last year. Is it normal for him to forget your birthday or other holidays? if not, then try to relax and give him a chance to screw up before you jump down his throat presuming he wasnt going to get you anything. if he proves to not get you anything then, tell him it really hurt your feelings and you would like him to change his actions in the future. if he doesnt then decide whether or not the relationship is worth it.

so basically, talk to him and tell him that you need more attention than what he is giving. be understanding when he has other things going on and cant give you all his time and have faith that he probly does care about you for valentines day.