Your relationship is flawless. Your friends think you're so lucky to have
found "the one." Everything is picture perfect. Valentine's Day is nearing,
and you sit your boyfriend down and demand updates on how the two of you will
spend the day of love. You make it
unforgettably clear that you expect dinner at a five-star restaurant, an
obscenely large bouquet of flowers, a cute stuffed bear that holds a heart,
and some other "spontaneous" gift that symbolizes his love for you. Also,
you select the perfect red or pink outfit to wear on the 14th, so everyone
can see how enthusiastic you are about the wonderful day of love. Your
friends look on with envious eyes, just wishing they could have love like you
do.
There is one glaringly obvious problem. If this relationship is so perfect
and deserves the envy of others, then why do you need a day so cliché and
demanding to be reminded of this? I'm not saying you shouldn't tell your
loved ones how special they are to you on Valentine's Day, but instead you
should give them royal treatment every day.
True love should be celebrated daily with as much care and concern that is
given for Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is an excellent day to express
your appreciation for loved ones. However, if this is the only day you can
set aside for love, then something isn't right. Tiny gestures like filling
up your loved one's gas tank, taking the trash out for them, or a thoughtful
card are the true indications of love. You cannot assume your relationship
is superior to all others simply because you give or receive chocolates or
roses on Valentine's Day.
This Valentine's Day I suggest that everyone carry on as normal. I'm
celebrating it by spending time with two people I care about, my best friend
and my boyfriend. But this year when Feb. 15 comes, try just as hard to
remind your loved ones how important they are. Do the same again on March
20, Dec. 16, and every day in between. You also have every right to expect
this consideration and care in return. Valentine's Day is just another day
to show you care. Don't forget to put that much effort into expressing your
feelings each and every day.
Responses:
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Name: Mumsey
Comments:
"Do the same again on March 20, Dec. 16, and every day in between." ???? Aw come on, Valerie Valentine -- we all know you really meant March 16th (and April 16th, and May 16th and June 16th, etc.). Especially March 16th -- a red letter day for anyone who REALLY cares about you!!!
Name: Greg
Comments:
Exactly
Name: Nick
Comments:
Great job Valerie, as usual. Indeed, when in love, every day should be Valentine's Day!
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Valerie Beelman | Staff Writer