The thing about Valentines Day is that people allow a calendar date to emotionally pressure them. Another source has said how hard it is for single people, b/c others will ask them about their Valentine plans, or what they got for Valentines day, etc. I just think it's a consumer holiday, and it's gotten out of control. I think it causes more problems than blessings.
I feel somewhat sorry for teenage boys all the way up through married men, b/c so many gals expect the big balloons, candy, flowers, jewelry, a romantic dinner, or whatever. And if the gal is in high school or works with other women.........she wants that stuff delivered during the day so others see what she gets. I've seen young gals have a bad attitude when her young guy didn't have the financial means to get the biggest & best. It's ridiculous!
Valentines day is in memory of St. Valentine, who was a Roman saint..........Just like St. Patrick's Day is about an Irish saint. Look at who is making money from these holidays. Christmas & Easter are big money making holidays, too.
Look at newcomers who ask if they should get their spouse a birthday gift, although the spouse may be in an A , physically separated, etc. Why has our society succumbed to the idea they are suppose to do something b/c the calendar says it's a holiday?
BL42, I commend you for not allowing this date to dictate that you have to celebrate in some romantic way.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
