Today is, of course, Valentine’s
Day. I don’t really know where I stand on Valentine’s Day; do I carry on as
normal, ignoring all the happy couples? Or do I spend the day being the Grinch of
Valentine’s Day?
I decided I would
have a ‘me’ day today; treat myself to a few things I wouldn’t normally indulge
in, or don’t normally have the time for. So I suppose I’m carrying on with my
average day, but spending a little more time on myself than usual.
But really, to be
honest, I don’t see the point of Valentine’s. I’m not saying this because I
have to go it alone each year. I really think Valentine’s Day is a pretty
rubbish holiday; surely, you should show your love for your partner all year
round, not just on a specific day in February? I know most people can’t afford
to lavish their loved one every day, but gifting one another is not what
Valentine’s day is about; it’s about spending time with them, taking a day out
of your normal routine to enjoy the day with your loved one, not about buying
flowers and chocolates and cards. Well, I think so anyway.
I mean, it’s nice to
go that little further and buy lovely gifts for your other half, but I think a
lot of people see Valentine’s Day as the designated day to express their love,
and I think this is wrong. You should express your love every day, not just
through gifts but something as simple as a hug or a smile.
This is why I feel
Valentine’s Day is a little pointless… it’s a lovely idea and a lot of people
enjoy spending their time with their loved ones, but the fact people only
bother to express their feelings, their love, on this particular day worries
me.
I know people can be
very busy, and are unable to spend time with their partner, but surely they
could quickly call them, or even just text them?
Maybe part of me is
writing this out of spite, but also the logical part of me. If there is one.
