Every year when Feb. 14th gets closer, there are people who start saying they hate Valentines day; complain that it is just a money grab, over commercialized and is stupid because it involves one day where a guy treats a girl like a princess when he SHOULD be doing it every day. Yes, maybe it is a money grab. Maybe it is over commercialized. And yes, guys should treat their girls like princesses, while the "princess" treats her guy like a prince. It works both ways. They should appreciate each other every day, 365 days a year, not just 1 day from a year. BUT, no matter what some people say, Valentines day is special.
I KNOW my husband loves me. He shows me in many different ways. Helping with meals, seeing to the dogs or the chickens, filling the furnace with wood so I don't have to...and many other things, but ONE day a year, he buys a very sweet card for me with hearts and flowers. It states how he feels and it is special to me, because he took the time to look through cards and find one that says what he sometimes can't seem to say in words. He isn't a poet, and doesn't do well with flowery words. But the card says what he isn't able to. I certainly don't expect to receive a special card every day; it would no longer be special if he did that, so those who dislike the day can continue to do so, but don't try to drag everyone else down by complaining about it and calling it stupid or garbage or whatever other label you want to put on it. I, for one, think it is a special day.
Single people complain because it is a day for couples. Maybe so. But why not make it a day to treat yourself to something special. You can buy some flowers for yourself to make a drab February day (actually several days as they will last awhile) brighter. Or buy a box of expensive chocolates for yourself, just because you can...or even a piece of jewelry you like. You don't NEED to have someone else buy it for you. Choose what you WANT and be good to yourself. Why not? Buying a card for yourself might not work, but there are many other things you can do. Buy a book you have considered reading...or a special perfume...whatever works. But just stop complaining about ONE day a year dedicated to love and romance. Every one of us has had times when we were alone for Valentines. Some of us have had times when we WISHED we were alone...which is worse than actually being alone! So if you are unhappy with your circumstances, find something to distract yourself...or something special to do...don't just try to make those who DO enjoy the day feel bad for doing so.
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