I have never been a fan of holidays, especially romantic ones.
Suddenly on your birthday, you get 10,000 people writing on your wall. People you forgot were even alive, suddenly saw your name pop up on the right side of their Facebook homepage and they have to write on your wall. The 364 days of the year, they don’t even know you exist.
I’d rather they treat my birthday like every other day of the year, because frankly I find this sudden interest insulting.
The same can be said for Valentines Day. All year around, these men and women treat each other awful; cheating, fighting, hitting, and everything else that couples do today. Every other day you hear the guy calling his girlfriend another name, and the two of them breaking up for the 3rd time that week. BUT THEN COMES VALENTINES DAY! And suddenly the roses, chocolate, and teddy bears come out. The couples wear their “sunday clothes” and go out for dinner. He may pull out a ring, and she’ll cry (loudly, because everyone in the restaurant has to know how much they love each other).
And then it never fails – February 15 they will be right back at it again! The ring, only a day old on the girls finger, will be thrown in a fight! Mr Perfect, who gave you the chocolate and poems, will be home late and have an unsaved number in his phone.
Listen, do yourselves a favor – this year, make everyday Valentines Day. Make everyday that person’s Birthday. Put back the heart full of chocolates … save the ring for when you are both truly ready … and open your heart, mind and self to that person. Truly love each other, each and everyday.
Roses will die, chocolates will go bad. With the right amount of attention, and love, your relationship can truly be enjoyable everyday.
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