Perhaps I'm being a bit of a Debby-Downer, but Valentine's Day is really just like any other day. I'm a firm believer that it should be just like any other day with someone you love. Why use this one day a year to go out of your way and do something extravagant? In today's culture, it's almost expected something of the sorts be done, but should we really take it so seriously/ should any of us expect something out of it?
You may roll your eyes and think I'm just a bitter, single, college student, but that's not the case. Sure, the one time I received flowers from someone other than a family member on Valentine's Day was from an ex, apologizing for breaking up with me and stating they just wanted to be friends. Yeah. Ouch, right? That may not have helped my outlook on this day, but other than that, I just don't see what's fascinating about getting lost in one day of romance when there are 364 other days in the year someone can choose to woo me (and you) because they want to.
I am in no way downing anyone who chooses to indulge in Valentine's Day romances - it's just important that people not use this as their only day to show someone how special they are.
Believe me, I would love to receive flowers and sweet words from a significant other on Valentine's Day and maybe dine out at a nice restaurant for a change, but anything and anywhere with someone you love just can't stack up - at least that's what I tell myself. Every day of a relationship should be important- not just Valentine's Day.
By all means, go ahead and get someone chocolates and flowers for Valentine's Day if that makes you happy! But, likewise, do something extravagant and out of your way for your significant other in the middle of the week because you feel like it, not because your calendar is dotted with hearts one day out of the year and you feel obligated.
If anyone needs me, I'll be binge watching Grey's Anatomy on Netflix and waiting for all the candy to go on sale February 15th.