Loved by many, hated by just as many, you guessed it, today is Valentine's day! I've heard the woes of the ones who don't have a lover to spend the day with, and I've also heard the hatred from the singles (and some couples) who despise the "commercial" or "hallmark" holiday.
Personally, I have spent very few Valentine's days with a guy (I can think of two), but I'm not one to bash the holiday. In years past, I've probably uttered bitter words on the 14th of February, but not anymore. Although some would say that you should show your loved ones, especially significant others, that you love them every day of the year and not just on this one day, I find this logic hollow. The sad truth is that most people DON'T take the time to appreciate the ones they love, myself included. I think it is nice to set aside a day out of the year to make sure you inform your loved ones that they are special to you. Significant others aren't just what the holiday is for.
St. Valentine was a martyr for what he believed in, and it is perfectly fine by me that we have set aside a day to celebrate those we love.
Whether you believe it is made up by greeting card companies, or you genuinely enjoy the cheesiness of the day, the fact remains that picking a day to remind those you love of how you feel is a great thing.
Now, go on and have your candlelit dinner complete with roses and chocolate and (hopefully) jewelry.
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