Here is my opinion of this made up bullshit day. At this time of year people feel guilted into buying presents for their loved ones. Which is a complete farse. It was created by a card company that wanted to boost profitability after the Christmas period. The original story is about valentine, the story ends with two people becoming involved romantically. Someone somewhere decided to make it another day to make the willing followers give cash and buy their lovers a card, treat, or a present.
It’s aimed at young people, and I personally feel, that if you can’t wait till the day after to cash in on the cheap chocolates then there is something wrong. Your partner should be encouraging you not to spend money on the said Day. Rather know and feel secure that you are indeed loved. That a made up day does not change anything. Of course I sent cards when I was young, when I was single and perhaps it’s a great way to get the attention of someone you like.
When I was single, I would always without fail go out on the 14th Feb. After all you were almost guaranteed that anyone out would be single. As the people who were in a relationship would be sat at a table somewhere gazing at each other. It is for sure a great night to go out if you want to higher the odds of a yes. Unless of course you are a serial Tinder swiper, then you will be in your pjs on the sofa giving your thumb a workout. Wondering who deserves a DM.
If you love someone, you will buy flowers spontaneously, say you love each other for no reason. Kiss, and hug for no reason. But wait, it is for a reason. It’s because you love each other and and not because a card company says you should. What a load of codswallop that is, don’t you think?
Use your head and buy flowers when they are cheap, and take advantage of the cheap chocs after the fake day, they call Valentine’s Day. As I say, if your trying to attract someone it’s a great opportunity not to be missed. But that is it.
Don’t be drawn in and feel your relationship depends on it. If it does the chances are you are in a needy relationship. NOT a loving one.
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I agree, Valentine’s Day is overrated, meals, flowers and gifts are overpriced. If people need gifts on one day they mustn’t feel loved the rest of the year!
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Good post. Strange how the record of martyrdom (by beheading) of someone in the Roman Empire ends up as a gooey marketing ploy to buy chocs, big cute furry animals or lots of flowers.
This year by happenstance the day is also the start of Lent…..
Ah well.
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I know, I guess someone wanted to turn sadness into happiness.
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And here we are someone making money out of it all.
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A massive company at that….
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“codswallop” What a great word for a great post! Love this!
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Finally, somebody who thinks as I do about this dumb day! Nothing more than a marketing ploy. Hmm, give your hard earned cash to a mega-corporation so you can say I love you to somebody who (should) already knows it. And if you have a spouse who gets upset or even angry you did not buy something, then that it is one shallow person and you are in a sham of a relationship.
BTW — There is a local (Chicago) tv commercial that tries to get men to buy hugely expensive diamond jewellery for their women just to show their love. Ugh!!!
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